Become an Oficial Paragliding Pilot
Why learn paragliding with us?
To begin with, we are the only Official Paragliding School in Malaga that has been training pilots for over 13 years. Part of our team has more than 25 years experience.
You will find schools that have only one instructor to do everything: take off, guide you, and land. At Air Born, we make sure you have one instructor to take off and another to land on your first flights.
Our paragliding School
Where we teach?
MÁLAGA:
Málaga (on the beach and inland)
Teba (where our school is located)
Cañete la Real
Fuengirola
GRENADE: Loja
Choose your paragliding course
BEGGINER COURSE 690€
You will learn about paragliding equipment, how to control the movements of the paraglider wing on the ground (ground handling), and after practicing taking off and landing several times on a small hill, you will perform two guided high-altitude flights (by radio) with two instructors (one for takeoff and one for landing).
DURATION: At your own pace (normally takes between 4-6 days)
OBJECTIVE: To perform two high-altitude flights (300-600 meters) guided by radio with the instructor. Pass the theoretical and practical exams.
THEORY:
- Equipment recognition and flight equipment
- Aerodynamics
- Meteorology
- Regulations
- Safety
PRACTICE:
- 1st STAGE: Equipment preparation. Practice of sail inflation and paraglider control
- 2nd STAGE: Takeoff and landing practices. Gliding.
- 3rd STAGE: High altitude flights. Approach maneuvers.
- All necessary equipment (paraglider, harness, helmet, radio, etc.).
- Theoretical and practical instruction.
- Liability insurance.
- Certification upon completion of the course
* Paragliding accident Insurance and repatriation is mandatory
PROGRESSION COURSE 790€
Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to obtain the first certification to become an official PARAGLIDING CLUB PILOT (D1).
You will learn essential maneuvers to achieve a full and safe flight. You will be able to reach the level required to perform high-altitude flights, taking advantage of dynamic lift conditions. You will be able to fly solo and can be registered with the FEADA (Andalusian Federation of Air Sports) as a Paragliding Club Pilot.
DURATION: At your own pace (usually between 8-10 days)
OBJETIVE:
Complete 12 high-altitude flights. Provide the pilot with progressive autonomy so that by the end of the course they are capable of performing tasks without the monitor’s intervention.
THEORY:
- Terrain recognition and alternative landings
- Flight margins (3 axes)
- Management of incidents in flight
- Active piloting Speed polar curve
- Hillside flying technique and basic knowledge of thermal flying
- Emergency procedures
- First aid Use of emergency parachute
PRACTICE:
- “Ear” technique (rapid descent)
- Steering the paraglider using rear risers
- Use of accelerator.
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Distinguishing between active and passive safety in flight
- Hillside flying (use of hillside and its critical points; safety distances and regulations) and basic knowledge of thermal flying.
- All necessary equipment (paraglider, harness, helmet, radio, etc.).
- Theoretical and practical instruction.
- Liability insurance.
- Certification upon completion of the course
*Paragliding accident Insurance and repatriation is mandatory
ADVANCED COURSE 490€
GET YOUR «PARAGLIDING PILOT» LICENSE (D2)
For those pilots who, after completing the Paragliding Progression Course, continue to fly and meet the requirements described below, they can obtain the Paragliding Pilot License.
OBJECTIVES TO ACHIEVE: We must demonstrate 50 flights or 25 flight hours from 5 different takeoff sites and pass a practical exam consisting of 2 high-altitude flights in thermal conditions and successfully perform the maneuvers that the instructor indicates.
REQUIREMENTS: Passed the Initiation and Progression course Possess a federative license Own paragliding equipment.
THEORY:
- Thermal aerology Interpretation of meteorological reports Interpretation of terrain and areas to fly
- Technique for climbing in thermals Safety regulations Certifications
PRACTICE:
- Advanced ground handling techniques
- Flying with dynamic lift
- Flying with thermal lift
- Use of accelerator for flight performance Maneuvers (Wing-over, 360º turns, Dolphins)
- Active piloting (in the event of possible incidents in flight)
- Folding and placement of emergency parachute