PARATECH Paragliding

This is our most popular course and by far 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 day course is completed.  We also include a $200.00 discount on any NEW glider purchase for all participants.

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Paratech only teach small groups of students at a time so that we can provide a more comprehensive, efficient and individual training experience. Large group numbers always result in time delays and missed flying opportunities, no matter how many instructors are available. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and you will see just how quickly our students move from the training hills and begin flying confidently from our local 2000ft mountain launches, which is one of the many reasons why we are the #1 recommended school by local pilots.

 

To receive the PG2 solo licence you must first complete 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. 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 who continue to mentor new pilots long after they have been issued a PG2 licence. Depending on weather conditions, each day is spent focused primarily on practical training with approximately 10 hours of classroom theory also spread throughout the week.

 

Paratech Paragliding have the largest team of instructors in Queensland who are all safety officers within the Canungra Club which is all the more reason to learn with us. Ongoing supervision and mentoring is critical after your training to help build more confidence and fine tune your skills.

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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. Any days lost during the course due to poor weather are simply credited to a later suitable date.

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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