LEARN TO FLY (Full License)

Mount Beauty, situated in Victoria, Australia, is a popular spot for paragliding enthusiasts.

Surrounded by the stunning Victorian Alps and offering diverse launch sites,

the town provides a picturesque backdrop for this adventurous activity.

The favourable wind conditions and breathtaking scenery make Mount Beauty

an attractive destination for both experienced paragliders and beginners looking to try the sport.



Paragliding is an exhilarating sport where individuals fly lightweight, engine-free gliders

by launching themselves off hills or mountains. Pilots steer the glider using attached lines,

relying on natural air currents to stay airborne and control their descent.



Discover the thrill of paragliding in the stunning backdrop of Mount Beauty, VIC, Australia.

This courses offer the perfect blend of adventure and breathtaking views.



COURSE OVERVIEW:

9 Days of tuition

Equipment fit, interpretation and setup

Safety checks

Interpreting and planning for conditions

Launch and landing techniques; ground handling instruction and techniques

Training slope flights

Instructional tandem flight

Building confidence in your ability to safely control the paraglider

in all phases of the flight first high flight

Landing approaches

Ridge soaring

Thermalling

Safety techniques including rear-riser steering, big ears (descent technique) and speed bar

Recovery weather analysis

Flying with others

Packing and storing your gear

Exam support and review

Radio calls; review of flights (including video review) and discussion/demonstration of equipment.



You will complete a minimum of 30 solo flights from a variety of sites. High flights will range

from 300 – 500m above ground level (AGL). You will also perform many low slope flights

(training slope) to make sure you are as comfortable with safe and essential launch

and landing skills. Again, these are supported by Instructors

who will be in constant radio contact with you.



WHAT TO BRING:

All the equipment you need to fly is provided: Wing2, Harness,

Helmet (feel free to use your own), radios, variometer.



We recommend wearing solid footwear, a warm jacket, gloves (mtb or thin work gloves),

sunglasses and a drink bottle. Sock savers (small gaiters) also advisable is grass seed season.



LOCATION: 

17 Wermatong Avenue, Mount Beauty, VIC