Session PERF 1
The reunion with your little heavenly swing !
REQUIRED LEVEL
10 big flights mini.
AIM
resuming gently, improving technical and theorical basis.
FEDERAL LEVEL
Orange to green.
ORGANIZATION
1 short morning on the training slope + 4 or 5 days flying on different spots.
TECHNIQUE
improving basic gestures, mastering the glider on its 3 axis, safety manoeuvers.
GROUND HANDLING
reverse launch, re-adjusting, forward launch on training slopes and easy taking-off.
THEORY
studying aerology, weather conditions, thoroughly and MCQ theory for initial certificate.
DEGREE
You can obtain the french federal pilot degree if you successful the initial flight testing and theorical questions.
ADVICE of the monitor
This week is an important step forward. We have some students who come back with a big sense of "ease" linked to enthusiastic souvenirs. Do not forget to well prepare yourself, physically and mentally.
Often at the end of this stage the young bird know if he will become a bird-loving feelings, big air and freedom ...
Or if he will return to a more reasonable and comfortable pedestrian condition.
Session PERF 2
So you became a bird? Able to fly alone on some easy sites ealy in the morning?
You dream to rise higher in the big blue and to soar for hours?
Is bliss is at the top of the thermal?
REQUIRED LEVEL
20 big flights mini.
AIM
starting being autonomous in good weather conditions, improving technically and theorically.
FEDERAL LEVEL
green to blue; from initial certificate to the federal pilot degree.
ORGANIZATION
5 days large flights on many different sites. Setting tyrolienne and safety folding, systematic forward launch.
TECHNIQUE
exploring the flying area ; using thermalling, techniques for descending rapidly, ears landings.
GROUND HANDLING
reverse launch, all the funny games in the wind, controlling the canopy, seat down and stand up...
THEORY
daily video debriefing and preparing the MCQ for the federal certificate.
ADVICE of the monitor
Do not burn steps! Slow and safe progress is often synonymous with success. We are able to fly untill we reach 80 years old if we stay fit and enthusiastic enough: you have time!
Session Perf 3
At this stage, you have succumbed to addiction.
No alternative to confirm the pilot's license on some fantastic flights and become a crossman.
You need to prepare mentally to go elsewhere to fly, higher, farther ...
With "A Tire d'Ailes" during internships roving / travel for example!
REQUIRED LEVEL
30 flights mini.
AIM
gaining the federal pilote certificate. Several flights of one hour per each, if possible.
FEDERAL LEVEL
blue to brown.
ORGANIZATION
5 days flying on 7 different sites. 1st day : setting and briefing the emergency parachute deployment. Big spots around Embrun.
TECHNIQUE
weather conditions analysis, local long-length flights, using thermal and dynamic ascends, flying on, farther and higher; using instruments; touch' & go...
GROUND HANDLING
asymmetrical inflation, sequences and forward launch; other techniques : holding one’s glider, climbing up the slope,touch’n go.
THEORY
getting ready and setting for the MCQ exam + correction. Federal pilot certificate (don’t forget champagne). Daily video debriefing.
ADVICE of the mono
Fly as much as possible, small flights on easy spots, soft conditions and enjoy! Practice ground handling, be curious, buy your wing, watch the sky, read magazines, discover sites and spots ...
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