This course is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Equipment is provided so come and join the fun!
These courses are run at Ruapuke on the west coast (near Raglan).
As a PG 1 student you will have an exhilarating experience flying solo from day one!
It's a great way to be introduced to flying without needing to purchase gear.
If you are looking for an experience that will change your life, you found it. From day one you fly feeling confident, armed with a proven training system to keep you safe and smiling.
You also gain access to our new VR training equipment (in Tauranga) where we provide video analysis coaching this is a fantastic learning tool, you fly our training site at Ruapuke building knowledge and skills prior to your first actual flights. We are the only school in New Zealand providing this technology.
Review
The paragliding equipment provided was exceptional, and the organisation of the day was finely tuned. Darrell is an extremely talented instructor and has a knowledge of the sport which is unsurpassed!
We also had the privilege of Andrea capturing everything we did on camera, including a brilliantly edited first flight video. Something to remember the course from, if you do not want to progress to your PG2.
I can't wait to return from my travels to pick up where I left off, complete my PG1 and rock on and do my PG2!
I also want to make comment on the amazing paragliding community! I was welcomed by all level of pilots, everyone providing encouragement and advice. Just brilliant when you are a bag of nerves. Cheers team!
Excellent all round professional experience! If you have any doubts, don't! Highly recommended and by far the best thing I have ever done 💯🤙
Pippa Coombs
PG1 Details
After arriving at the flying site there will be a safety briefing, you will be issued with gear and shown what to do. After that you'll get to learn by doing. This course involves -
- Flight simulator training with our instructor, understanding how to fly
- Ground handling - learning frontal launch techniques
- 6 short top to bottom solo flights, or equivalent soaring flight/s, on radio with the instructor
"Darrell and Brad are both incredible teachers. I've found a new hobby or sport I've fallen in love with so quickly and so much! Darrells Knowledge, skills and way in which he teaches builds so much confidence, I couldn't recommend these guys enough. Go for it.."
Madelyn
