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Dive into the world of iindependent paragliding with this incredible initiation course! Obtain your International Pilot Paragliding License and learn to fly like a bird with expert instructors who will teach you everything, from how to read weather conditions, to how to handle paragliding equipment and take your first solo flights!
Days 1-2
- Ground Handling
- Small Altitude Flight
Days 3-5
- Higher level flights
Days 6-9
- Dynamic flights
Every day you will:
- 10:00 - Arrive at a set meeting point and join your instructor
- Receive the equipment and set up for the flight practice
- Practice flying over the diverse beaches in Lisbon
- Learn some theory
- 17:00 - Return the equipment and finish the lesson for the day
An average physical condition is necessary to participate in this activity (you must be able to take the short run to start a flight)
Insurance (you can find it in Portugal via the Portuguese Free Flight Federation, and the additional costs are 205 €).
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. The course lasts 5-10 days because bad weather conditions might affect lessons and make them dangerous.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
- Expert instructors
- Paraglider
- Harness
- Helmet
- Radio
- Technical videos
- Course manual
- Transportation to the meeting points
- Food or drinks
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
- Sports shoes or trekking boots
- Jacket
- Water and snacks/lunch