Your first real step toward independent flight.
Stage I is a comprehensive basic training course in which you build
a solid foundation in piloting skills.
You learn safe takeoffs, stable flight, and proper landings,
s well as good habits that will stay with you throughout your flying journey.
At the training
you familiarize yourself with paragliding equipment,
you learn how to prepare for a flight and assess conditions,
you practice proper take-off and landing,
you control the paraglider on the ground and in the air,
you perform at least 20 gliding flights,
you gain knowledge in the field of aerodynamics, meteorology and safety.
Duration: 4–5 days (depending on weather and student progress)
What does the training look like?
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a combination of practice and theory in an accessible form,
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small groups and individual approach of the instructor,
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quiet training conditions – mornings or afternoons, training in the mountains
Training location
Witków Airport (EPDS) ➡ and the surrounding slopes (Mieroszów-Nowe Siodło glider)
The training is conducted by certified instructors and assistant pilots – passionate pilots with hundreds of hours of flight time who teach in a simple and understandable way, even for beginners.
For whom?
age: 15+ (minors – consent of the guardian),
weight: 45–110 kg,
good general physical condition.
Important organizational information
the day before the training, after 7:00 p.m., we will send an SMS confirming the weather and meeting time,
class hours depend on weather conditions,
If the weather prevents the training, we will propose another date.
Please bring with you to class:
voucher (if you have one), ID card and driving license,
comfortable sports clothes, sturdy trekking shoes, warm layers and gloves (for cold days), a hat, a scarf under the helmet and sunscreen,
food and drinks minimum 1 liter of water, lunch and snacks.
Paragliding is a physical activity – good hydration and energy are important.
Changes and cancellations
