Our 2007 courses were another fantastic success, and a hit with the pilots. with over 20 EP and CP qualifications this year.
This paragliding/paramotoring course in France is for complete beginners and also those who have already done some paragliding and wish to progress beyond EP and towards CP. It is also suitable for qualified pilots looking for some relaxing flying, and to hone their skills.The location is the incredible Dune de Pyla, set in the stunning Archachon Basin. Here the Dune rises to nearly 1000' above the sea, and has been formed by the reliable onshore sea breeze. This provides an excellent learning environment, for all standards of pilot, The ocean providing laminar smooth air, and the Dune, a soft forgiving hill to soak up any mistakes! From beginner to Acro pilot there is lots of fun to be had on the Dune! For Paramotorists a great forgiving location to do all your flights with a nice soft beach to land on. Even your XC flight required for your full Paramotor SPHG rating can be done with this lovely landing field under you all the way, and in smooth sea breeze conditions.
Flights
We stay in lovely chalet style huts in the pine forest behind the Dune on a campsite.
All meals are provided (breakfast packed lunch and evening meal)
and the food is fantastic, all prepared by John's lovely wife Aurelie.
This location has great facilities: swimming pool, bar/restaurant,shop etc,
and is a nice place for non-flyers. There are towns locally with bars, shops and nightlife, If you still have the energy!
PRICES 2008
For Students under tuition, i.e. part of an EP or CP, the cost is £100 per day for training, and includes all equipment. You will need to pay for 4 days training in advance. (Any days not trainable will be refunded, or credited and you can use them with us in the U.K if you wish.) Any extra days can be paid locally. Paramotor training after EP is £150 per day for the motorised part of the training only. Accommodation food (7 days breakfast, lunch and 6 evening meals with wine) and local transport for 7 nights are £275. CP+ Courses are just £475 per week, inclusive. Low cost flights to Bordeaux are usually available for under £100 return, often much less if you book early. See links above.
You will need medical rescue and repatriation insurance which is available from Harrison Beaumont You will also need at least a training membership of the BHPA if you wish this course to count towards uk qualifications.
Booking. Please e mail us to check availability, and then complete the pdf booking form and return it with a deposit of £150 to reserve your place on any week.
