S.I.V
Simulated Incident Training
“simulation d’incident en vol”
SIV training is a crucial pilot skill no matter your flight experience
......and perhaps may one day save your life!
Courses are held at beautiful Lake St Clair in the Hunter Valley. You will learn all aspects of controlling your wing, from pitch control to Collapses and Stall recovery
SIV training develops flying skills and builds confidence in yourself and your wing, enabling you to maximise your performance and make the most of your airtime
Courses are run over a weekend, with a maximum of 5 pilots p/course. The small attendee numbers ensures maximum attention from 2 experienced SIV/ Acro instructors.
Maneuvers conducted at our SIV Clinic may include the following;
Big Ears, B line stall, Big Big ears, asymmetric deflation's (from trim, accelerated and dynamic), symmetric deflation's (from trim, accelerated and dynamic), Search for spin, Search for flat spin, Search for stall, Stalls and variations of (slow entry, trim entry, spin entry, acro stall), spiral dives and variations of, turn reversals, wing overs, Acro (Sats, loops etc)
Pilot Requirements
- Pilots must be licensed SAFA members with tow endorsement rating
- Pilots must read and complete the Sky Out safety brief with all criteria met
Equipment Required
- Well-maintained & certified Paraglider, Harness & parachute
- Paragliding helmet
- Protective eye wear (clear goggle type or sun glasses)
- Tow release bridal
- UHF radio w/ headset or speaker-mic (Water-Proof Pouch provided) w/ HGFA Channels
- A hook knife is recommended when towing
- Please Note – A Life Vest will be provided and must be worn during S.I.V. training
Pricing
$1050p/ person
- includes:
- Minimum 5 boat tow flights (6th flight if conditions allow)
- Boat retrievals (we’re not gonna make you swim!)
- Average tow height of 800m
- Life jackets + Radio collars
- Extensive briefing and debriefing on all maneuvers*
*via video and SIV Simulator
