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Air Vision Adventures Ltd. Canada / Brazil
Training with Air Vision Adventures Ltd. Intro Day Course 8Novice I Course * Novice II Course * Novice II Course Brazil * |
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Paragliding Introductory Day Course 2008 Course Outline: The day consists of theoretical instruction and practical tandem flying. This course introduces you to the sport of paragliding. It has been designed for the student that has no previous paragliding or related aviation experience. Its for those who have the desire to experience the thrill of free flight at the controls of one of aviations newest and most exciting aircraft. (The modern Paraglider) Course Description: We meet at the tow field in the morning of your flying day. First the Instructor will discuss the equipment, safety procedures and provide a pre-flight briefing. Next we take you on a demonstration Tandem flight followed by a discussion of the basic theory of flight and how it applies to paragliding. Tandem flight over Woodstock, Ontario
The next two flights will expose you to the basic control of the paraglider and if conditions permit may include thermal soaring flight. Each flight will be followed by a de-briefing of the events that took place during the flight and how they relate to the basics of flight. If conditions permit the student will have the opportunity to practice ground handling on training equipment to further experience canopy control of the Paraglider. All your flights accomplished on this day qualify towards HPAC or USHGA Novice certification. Ready to fly? Call Air Vision Adventures at 519-220 1142 or 1-888-850-9995 to book your flight date. We look forward to flying with you. What's Included? * Approximately 6 hours of instructions (theoretical flight instruction, 3 tandem flights). * The use of all paragliding equipment. Price: $150.00 per person + GST (Groups of 3 or more: $120.00 per person.) ______________________________________________________ Air Vision Adventures Ltd. (Novice I Course) 2008 NOVICE I & II Course Outline: Our novice courses are designed for those individuals that are seriously committed to familiarizing themselves with the finer points of the sport. The focus of this course is on developing solid flying techniques. The NOVICE I course is taught on a "Tandem Paraglider" from our tow field close to Woodstock, Ontario on the weekends only. We keep our student to instructor ratio low to provide close supervision. All equipment is provided. All Novice I classes include ground school, canopy control, flight safety, tandem flight instruction and solo ground handling training.
To receive an HPAC or USHGA Novice license you will be required to have accomplished a minimum of 30 solo flights and attend a minimum of 8 hours ground-school. The final NOVICE II course will require you to have your own equipment and may also require travel out of Ontario (Finger Lakes region in New York, Mont Yamaska in Quebec or our winter training location in Caraguatatuba, Brazil) to complete the required high elevation and ridge soaring flights that will qualify you as a fully certified NOVICE PILOT. By the end of the Novice II program, you should be able to make forward and reverse launches, make simple flights, ridge soar, have an understanding of thermal soaring, and perform certain emergency maneuvers as well as have achieved good a degree of confidence in yourself and your paraglider! NOVICE I Course Aim: To get you up in the air safely with your instructor! Included: Instruction through hands on "Tandem" (10 Tandem flights) flying practice and basic theory of flight training. You will complete various tasks during your Novice I Course: GROUND SCHOOL:
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PRICE: $943.50 Cdn + GST including training materials (Text book & CD), Use of equipment and towing fees. These courses are offered half price with full equipment purchase! _____________________________________________________ Air Vision Adventures Ltd. (Novice II Course)
2008 NOVICE II Course Aim: To qualify you as a certified "Novice Pilot". NOTE: This course will require you to have your own equipment. After completion of this course you'll be able to fly on your own without instructor supervision. You'll receive a Novice license from the HPAC (Canadian) or USHGA US Hang gliding and paragliding association. Membership in USHGA or HPAC ($125.-Cdn) Included: This course mainly consists of flight training with some classroom theory. GROUND SCHOOL: USHGA or HPAC Novice license examination. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A NOVICE LICENSE: 30 solo flights, 5 flying days, pass flight test, pass written test.
Price: $856.50 Cdn + GST including flight test, written test preparation and written Novice test. These courses are offered half price with full equipment purchase! ______________________________________________________ NEW !! Novice Course II Brazil Package! November 2008 NOVICE II Course Aim: To qualify you as a certified "Novice Pilot". NOTE: This course will require you to have your own equipment, return air fare, a valid passport and Visa for Brazil. Call us for passport & flight details. Why not complete your novice ll training in beautiful Brazil! (14 days) The package consists of: Pick up and transport from Sao Paulo Brazil airport to Caraguatatuba on the Atlantic coast, 12 nights hotel at an air conditioned hotel within walking distance to the beach / LZ and staging point for the trip up the mountains. Transportation to the launch sites is included. Guided flying and instruction at 3 different sites (weather permitting) and return to Sao Paulo airport for the flight home.
After completion of this course you'll be able to fly on your own without instructor supervision. You'll receive a Novice license from the HPAC (Canadian) or USHGA US Hang gliding and paragliding association. Membership in USHGA or HPAC ($125.-Cdn) Included: This course mainly consists of flight training with some classroom theory. GROUND SCHOOL: USHGA or HPAC Novice license examination. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A NOVICE LICENSE: 30 solo flights, 5 flying days, pass flight test, pass written test.
Call for Brazil Novice II package pricing: students / pilots or for non-flying spouses & friends. Previously certified pilots are welcome. Call for special "Pilot" package pricing. Other activities will be available at additional cost. (Wind surfing, Sailing, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Cycling, Eco-tours etc.)
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