Solo Beginner to Advanced Instruction
We offer a variety of training options for beginners and experienced pilots from solo introductions to full licence courses, refresher days, advanced flying and conversion courses for international pilots, hang glider pilots and skydivers. All modern equipment and mountain shuttles are included.
Solo Intro + Tandem High Glide
$395
Join us for a real 'hands on' solo introduction AND get to fly down from one of our 1800ft mountains in a tandem paraglider!
Depending on the weather conditions on the day you will either head straight up to one of our high mountain launches for a tandem ride down, or go to a local training area for some real hands on solo practice for 2-3 hours and do the tandem afterwards.
Our price includes all equipment and GST but does not include the SAFA mandatory student membership fee ($32.00 valid for 30 days). Weight and age limits apply. See Terms and Conditions
2 Day Intro
$600
Our 2 day intro is perfect for anyone seeking a proper introduction into paragliding. Available by appointment or on the first 2 days of any scheduled 9 day solo courses, if spaces are available.
No prestudy or equipment required.
You'll learn basic theory, how to carry out pre-flight checks, launch the paraglider in a variety of wind strengths and experience your first solo flights from small training hills with radio assistance, and if weather permits, a tandem instructional high glide from one of our 1800ft mountain launches, but this is not guaranteed.
Our price includes all equipment and GST but does not include the SAFA mandatory student membership fee ($32.00 valid for 30 days). Weight and age limits apply. See Terms & Conditions
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PG1 Solo
$1200
A 4 day solo course (consecutive days) and a great start for any individuals wanting a solo licence, but who are unable to attend our intensive 9 day solo licence courses or prefer a step by step process.
No experience or prestudy required.
You'll learn basic theory, how to carry out pre-flight checks, groundhandling and launching the paraglider in a variety of wind strengths, take your first solo flights from small training hills (100-200ft) and hopefully your first solo high mountain launches (1500-1800ft) if you are confident and demonstrate the basic skills required. We also include a tandem instructional flight from one of our mountain launches. You can then sign up for one of our PG2 solo courses to complete the PG2 licence requirements or pay for single days ($300 per day) until licenced. Most individuals require 9-11 days in total to complete the minimum requirements for the SAFA PG2 licence (30 flights, theory examination etc)
Available on the first 4 days of any scheduled 9 day solo licence courses.
Our price includes all equipment and GST but does not include the SAFA mandatory student membership fee ($32.00 valid for 30 days). Weight and age limits apply. See Terms & Conditions
PG2 Solo
$1500
Our PG2 Solo course can only be started after first completing our PG1 4 day Solo course.
Pilots on this course are ready to, or have already completed some high mountain solo flights on our PG1 Solo course and are on the final push towards the PG2 solo licence requirements. You can join from day 5 onwards on any scheduled 9 day solo licence course or you can do full days/half days by appointment as weather and time permits.
This course includes up to 7 days of training. If any more days are required to complete the minimum PG2 licence minimums, a day fee will apply. If you take longer than 6 months, or need more than 7 days to complete the minimum PG2 requirements, a day fee will apply until your training is complete.
The PG2 course focuses on high mountain solo flights while also fine tuning groundhandling, launching and landing.
You'll complete the mandatory manouvers such as rear riser steering, speed bar and big ears while continuing to work on turn cordination, soaring skills and height loss.
Any remaining theory and the theory examination will be completed in the classroom.
To complete the PG2 solo licence you must have a minimum of 30 solo flights, including 3 soaring flights or 10 flights demonstrating soaring skills (figure 8 turns and 360's), pass a theoretical exam and demonstrate consistently, all the basic skills needed to fly without an instructor directly supervising you. Depending on weather conditions, each day is spent focused primarily on practical training with approximately 10 hours of classroom theory spread throughout your course.
Paratech students learn to thermal and ridge soar at actual flying sites alongside local club pilots and are introduced to local safety officers during their training.
We also continue to mentor our local graduates long after they have been issued a PG2 licence.
Our price includes all equipment and GST but does not include the SAFA mandatory student membership fee ($32.00 valid for 30 days). Weight and age limits apply. See Terms & Conditions
PG2 Solo Licence Course
$2500
No previous experience or study required.
This is the best option if you are looking for the fastest and most cost effective way to achieve your PG2 solo licence. The course runs for 9 consecutive days and we include an extra 2 days free training for any students who do not satisfy the PG2 solo licence requirements after the 9 days are completed. We also include a $200.00 discount on any NEW glider purchase for all participants.
This is a very intense experience both physically and mentally with lots of early starts, training hill workouts, high mountain flights and classroom theory. We usually include a tandem instructional flight from our high mountain sites. If you think it might be a bit too intense or dont have the time, we recommend doing our PG1 Solo and PG2 Solo courses seperately for the same result.
We certainly can't absolutely guarantee your PG2 licence in 9 days. If the weather is good, most students will graduate, but of course some don't. There can sometimes be weather delays, confidence or fitness issues and everyone progresses at their own pace not ours. Our instructors will never push anyone out of their comfort zone and will also hold back any overconfident students if they exhibit poor technique or complacency. If further training is required to complete the requirements when a scheduled course finishes, students can simply come back as weather/time permits to finish off. This usually involves just one or two half day sessions to complete any remaining flights. Any days lost during the course due to poor weather are simply credited to a later suitable date.
To complete the PG2 solo licence you must have a minimum of 30 solo flights, including 3 soaring flights or 10 flights demonstrating soaring skills (figure 8 turns and 360's), pass a theoretical exam and demonstrate consistently, all the basic skills needed to fly without an instructor directly supervising you. Depending on weather conditions, each day is spent focused primarily on practical training with approximately 10 hours of classroom theory spread throughout your course.
Paratech students learn to thermal and ridge soar at actual flying sites alongside local club pilots and are introduced to local safety officers during their training.
We also continue to mentor our local graduates long after they have been issued a PG2 licence.
Our price includes all equipment and GST but does not include the SAFA mandatory student membership fee ($32.00 valid for 30 days) and the Canungra Hang Gliding Club student fee ($20 covers all training). Age and weight limits apply. See Terms and Conditions
Upcoming Course Start Dates 2024/25
For PG1 and PG2 Solo Licence
(PG2 Solo by appointment)
October 12th PG1, PG2 Licence
November 2nd PG1, PG2 Licence
December 14th PG1, PG2 Licence
January 4th PG1, PG2 Licence
February 22nd PG1, PG2 Licence
March 2025 TBA
April 18th (Easter) PG1, PG2 Licence
Please contact us to check availability before payment
Video: A typical 3rd day of training on one of our 9 day Solo Courses.
Still not convinced to go with Paratech? Email us or phone 0432 105906 (7am-7pm) to find out when and where there will be some flying in our local area, then approach any local pilot onsite and ask who they would choose to learn with. We are totally confident they will recommend Paratech Paragliding. Alternatively, checkout our Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages to see what we are up to right now!!