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A paragliding student takes off for his first short flight with his Niviuk paraglider on the practice slope, accompanied by an experienced flight instructor from the touch and go paragliding school.

Basic training

Basic training

We’ll get you ready for your first high flight

Every weekend

Basic training: CHF 790.-
Basic training PLUS: CHF 990.-

Flight instructor helps a paragliding student prepare for take-off on the practice slope to ensure a safe and successful take-off. Flight instructor helps a paragliding student prepare for take-off on the practice slope to ensure a safe and successful take-off.

What to expect from the basic training course

You will learn the basics of glider control in small groups on our practice slope and gain valuable experience. On the last day of basic training, you will experience your first high-altitude flight – an unforgettable adventure!


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Flight instructor helps a paragliding student prepare for take-off on the practice slope to ensure a safe and successful take-off. Tandem pilot with student pilot paragliding over the impressive mountain landscape and lakes of Central Switzerland, surrounded by clear air and breathtaking views.

Option:
Basic training PLUS

On the training hill, you will practice the basic techniques of glider control and learn how to fly step by step. During the basic training PLUS, we will take you on a real high-altitude flight on a tandem glider. A professional pilot will show you the world of paragliding during an instructional tandem flight. He will show you how to fly and land correctly. You will also have the opportunity to control the paraglider yourself to gain your first experience in the air. On the last day of the basic course, you will experience your first high-altitude flight – an unforgettable adventure!


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Included


  • 3-4 days on the training hill, 1 high-altitude flight day – within 3 months of the first day of the course

  • Paragliding equipment (paraglider, harness, emergency parachute, helmet)

  • PMR radio for the course

  • Liability insurance for paragliding

  • Shuttle from our store, if required

  • Basic theory lesson and simulation

  • Organization and supervision by state-certified touch and go… flight instructors

  • Launch assistants for the high-altitude flights

  • Possibility of a direct upgrade for the high-altitude flight course. Fly with us from the Rigi, in the Schwyz valley basin, over Lucerne, on the Zugerberg, in the Engelberg valley and in other fantastic places! Take a look at the variety of our flying areas!

  • Pure nature and lots of fun

  • Basic training PLUS option: Instruction tandem flight: A real high-altitude flight where you can also steer the glider yourself!

Pilot takes off with a Nova paraglider on the practice slope near Brunnen for a short flight - a perfect and unforgettable moment A touch and go instructor holds a briefing on the practice slope to introduce the students to the basics of paragliding.

What to bring


  • Good, ankle-supporting outdoor shoes/boots

  • Outdoor clothing (it is possible that the clothing will get dirty), spare clothing

  • something to eat and drink

  • Sun protection

  • Half-fare/GA card for the high-altitude flights, if available

  • good mood

A paragliding student takes off for his first short flight with his Niviuk paraglider on the practice slope, accompanied by an experienced flight instructor from the touch and go paragliding school. A happy student walks up the practice slope after a successful exercise, full of anticipation for the next short flight.

Information

With at least 3 participants.

The course will only take place if the weather is suitable for paragliding. The decision and meeting point will bepublished the evening before your planned date on “Daily program“.

The course fee must be transferred by the start of the course at the latest.


  • Date: every weekend

  • Price: Basic course CHF 790

    Basic course PLUS CHF 990


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