Thermal & XC Lite Course
Corryong Thermal & XC training since 2017
The Flying arena of Mt Elliott offers great flying along the western foothills of the Snowy mountains, as well as flat land flying in the valleys.
Courses begin with focus on thermalling skills and coring effectively, keeping the glider balanced in flight. This then moves into the XC light stage, flying XC tasks around the mountains with our guiding team.
Included is theory and presentations on thermalling, XC decision making, instrument use, equipment maintenance + harness setup, weather and XC briefs and post flight analysis.
We aim for 2 flights p/day, p/pilot with the morning flight focusing on pilot/glider performance and the afternoon flight being an XC flight/ task around the mountains and Valleys.
There will also be tandems available for those wishing to thermal/XC in the tandem for more 1 on 1 coaching and instruction.
NSW pilots can claim $150 back from the NSWHPA under their Pilot Skill Progression program.
Pilot Requirements
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Pilots must be licensed SAFA members
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Pilots must read and complete the SkyOut safety brief with all criteria met
Equipment Required
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Well-maintained & certified Paraglider, Harness & parachute
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Paragliding helmet
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GPS Vario with digital display
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UHF with SAFA Channels (VHF preferred too but not essential)
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Telstra serviced Mobile Phone and/or GPS locator (Inreach/Spot)
Pricing
$6003 day course *
$10007 day course *
*Contact Us for specific Inclusions
