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Call: 1-905-518-9082 Training with Air Vision Adventures Ltd. Air Vision Adventures Ltd.  (2012 Novice Course) click here to watch a winch launch  These courses are only offered with full equipment purchase! SOL Training Combo Packages NOVA Training Combo Packages 2012 NOVICE Course Aim: To qualify you as a certified "Novice Pilot". To receive your 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. NOTE: The NOVICE 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 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!  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. Complete flights at 3 or more flying sites and be able to give a full oral site assessment. Discuss and demonstrate 180° and 360° stable turns. Be able to arrive on site and make your own decisions on weather safety and flying. Learn and demonstrate use of "Big Ears" fast descent method. Learn and demonstrate use of "speed bar/accelerator" Experience ridge soaring flights. Achieve safe flights without instructor guidance. Satisfy instructor as to airmanship and attitude. Price: $960.00 Cdn including taxes = flight test, written test preparation and written Novice test. Sign-up Form (click here) Directions to the air field (click here) NEW !! Novice Course Brazil Packages! February 2012 Brazil NOVICE Course Aim: To qualify you as a certified "Novice Pilot". NOTE: This course will require you to have your Beginner Plot's rating, your own equipment, return air fare, a valid passport and Visa for Brazil. Call us for passport & flight details. The trip includes guided flying and instruction at 3 different sites (weather permitting) and return to Sao Paulo airport for the flight home. Why not complete your Novice training in beautiful Brazil! (7 days)  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 when you purchase a membership in USHGA or HPAC ($125.-Cdn) Included: This course consists of flight training and 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. Demonstrate 360° stable turns. Be able to arrive on site and make own decisions on weather safety and flying. Learn and demonstrate use of "Big Ears" fast descent method. Learn and demonstrate use of "speed bar/accelerator" Experience ridge soaring flights. Achieve safe flights without instructor guidance. Satisfy instructor as to airmanship and attitude. Written test preparation and written Novice test. Call for Brazil package pricing for: students / pilots or for non-flying spouses & friends. Previously certified Novice or higher rated pilots are welcome. Call for special "Pilot" package pricing.