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Introduction
The HGFA licence legals,history of paragliding,details of the course.
Equipment
All aspects of the construction & components of a paraglider and harness are explained.
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Ground handling
Forward and reverse launch in nil, light and moderate and cross winds.
Low flights
To get proficient at take off and landings, and build confidence prior to high flights.
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Tandem flights
To get used to being up high and to teach ridge soaring, thermalling, and landings.
High flights
Flight planing,Glides down from the top of Stanwell Park.(called "sleddies").
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Landings
Figure "8" beats and Aircraft style.
Ridge Soaring
At Stanwell Park and Central Coast.
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Thermalling
Controlling the glider in thermic air and using coloumns to gain height.
Big Ears
An important decent manoeuvre.
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Riser Steering
Emergency manoeuvre in the event of brake line knots or breakages.
Theory lessons & Theory exams
Appprox 20hrs classroom style, workbook and study notes,including post exam debrief.
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