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Thermal Performance Paragliding Course

Fly farther and longer than ever before

Tired of spending your time in shuttle buses? The Thermal Performance Paragliding Course will teach you how to stay in the air longer! This course is designed to help you understand thermal phenomena and how to use them to extend your flight time. It is intended for paragliders who are already autonomous and looking to enjoy longer flights.

  • WHERE: Lumbin and Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet
  • FOR WHOM?: Autonomous pilot with full personal equipment
  • PREREQUISITES: At least the initial pilot license / Ability to use lift
  • WHEN?: Check available dates on our booking schedule
  • PRICE: €769 (5 days) / €339 (1 weekend)
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What are the goals of the Thermal Performance Course?

The Thermal Performance Course is designed to guide pilots with existing experience toward longer flights. While practical flying is at the core of the week, theoretical lessons are also essential. Understanding thermal aerology is key to accelerating your progress. A solid analysis of conditions will help you choose the right sites and flight times where thermals match your level.

Want to learn how to “turn” in thermals? The course includes practical exercises to develop your flying technique. The goal is to maximize flight frequency to boost your progression.

In short, here are the objectives you'll achieve during your Thermal Performance Course:

  • Understand thermal aerology
  • Select sites and flight schedules to find thermals suited to your level
  • Develop piloting skills to exploit thermals
  • Learn how to “knot” (stay in lift)
  • FLY!!!

What is the program of the Thermal Performance Course?

The Thermal Performance Course includes:

  • A half-day evaluation of your flight level, including theory
  • Piloting exercises adapted to thermals
  • Theory sessions on flight techniques
  • Weather permitting, flying as long as possible
  • Conditions to enroll in this course include:
  • An initial pilot license
  • Autonomy on take-off and landing
  • A basic wing control understanding in roll and pitch

Our top priority is to help you progress safely. This course is aimed at those eager to complete their first long flights. During the course, we'll move to the best sites to optimize flight opportunities.

Note: Paragliding is a weather-dependent aerial sport. The program may change according to weather conditions and participants’ levels.

Organization of the Thermal Performance Course

Thermal Performance Course – Week Thermal Performance Course – Weekend Private Lessons
5 consecutive days 1 weekend Contact us

What is the philosophy of our Air et Aventure paragliding school?

Extending flight duration is a goal shared by many pilots! It also means learning to fly in turbulent aerological conditions. This is why our teaching is based on progression and milestone validation to learn to enjoy flying without fear.

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