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. Scroll down for current scheduled dates.
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 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
.jpg)
2 Day Solo Introduction
$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 (weather permitting).
If you want to continue your training after the 2 day introduction our day rate is $300 per day.
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
Vouchers Available
PLEASE NOTE: recent changes to the SAFA student membership sign up process has approvals now taking up to 5 days.
Participants on ANY solo training package must join SAFA 5 days prior to avoid refusal of solo training practical elements.
PG2 Solo Licence Course
$2700
No previous experience, training courses or study required.
The best option if you are looking for the fastest and most cost effective way to achieve your PG2 solo licence. This course runs for 9 consecutive days. We also include a $400.00 discount on any NEW Skywalk glider purchase for all participants. If you cant spare the time to do the 9 day course, try to string together as many days as you can when first starting (3,4,5 days etc @ $300 per day).
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 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
PLEASE NOTE: recent changes to the SAFA student membership sign up process has approvals now taking up to 5 days.
Participants on ANY solo training package must join SAFA 5 days prior to avoid refusal of solo training practical elements.
Upcoming 9 Day Solo Licence Courses
December - March
Tandem Flights, Advanced Training, Solo Intro Days only
March 7th-15th 2025 - 9 day solo
March 28th-April 5th 2025 - 9 day solo
April 18th-26th 2025 - 9 day solo
May 9th-17th 2025 - 9 day solo
May 30th-June 7th 2025 - 9 day solo
June 27th-5th July 2025 9 day solo
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!!