Základní Škola Létání - Paragliding Kurzy

Somewhere on the hill you saw a man with a parachute take off into the air and then sail over the landscape in complete peace and quiet. It will excite you. You want to try it. You will start looking for paragliding courses nearby and you will come across an elementary school of flying. You make an appointment, fill out an application and wait for what is to come, because you have no idea what the sport entails. Is it like paying for a snowboarding instructor? Will the instructor show me a few figures and then go down the slope alone? Is it a service I pay for, and I am a customer, that is, the person to whom everything is subject? And when I say this and that, I get it, and school, you try to serve it to me, on a beautiful tray? Error. It's a little different. First of all, paragliding still has the hallmark of a "free" sport, it's still not a mass issue. The community of people who do this sport is a community of enthusiasts, just as the first skiers were. And they will not be tamed by capitalism. At the same time, paragliding is a regulated sport. You can fly almost anywhere, but not everywhere. You must have equipment that is subject to independent inspection. You must follow the rules when flying. It can be compared to automotobilism. In order to drive a car, you need a driver's license, you can't drive where you like and you can't drive as you please. Your car is subject to independent inspection - technical. It is similar with paragliding. You need a pilot to fly alone. Your wing must have a valid technical inspection. You must have liability insurance. Just for an introduction so that you know what awaits you on the course. Tons of theory and tons of practice to prepare you for flying alone. From the point of view of the practical part of the course, it is crucial what the weather is like during the course. Pupils only fly in absolutely calm and super safe conditions, and they are not every day. Personally, I was quite lucky, I had 4 meetings from Raná on the course, I do not count the meetings in the meadow. Some courses can fly even more, and some courses do not fly almost at all. This must be taken into account when deciding on a course. The weather is primary, and you won't recommend it. That is why there is a kind of superstructure of the course, the so-called flying, where you can catch up. Again, it is governed by the weather, but the time window for flying flights is not limited to a week, but depending on the conditions, individual flights under the supervision of an instructor take place for several months. In my case, when I have completed everything and only the final practical exam awaits me, it took 2 months before I flew everything, because the weather was not good. From the point of view of the theory taught in the course, for me, as a complete novice, it was an absolutely fascinating initiation into the world of flying. From aerodynamics, through meteorology, first aid, regulations and rules, maps, instruments ... From the point of view of practice, I can only state the absolute professionalism and experience of the instructors. I was lucky to be with Peter Garbier, Martin Gross, Lukáš Dolanský and Mirek Volný. As I perceived, what is a priority for them is above all the safety of the pupils, and everything is subject to that. At the same time, however, they are not limited in training to the minimum necessary to obtain a pilot's license. In high-altitude flights, I had the opportunity to try both mandatory non-standard flight modes such as ears and optional, such as large ears, asymmetric canopy closing, B-stall, front stall. Personally, I consider it a great benefit if the pilot can get acquainted with the wing's reaction in these modes at the beginning and does not just hear it. Overall, I can highly recommend the Flying Elementary School. It's a great team and very friendly people who literally live for flying. In addition, when you get a pilot's license, they organize trips abroad, where beginners can try big air in the Alps under the supervision of instructors. I also recommend their eshop pg-shop.cz. Wide range, the possibility of renting a "bouchák" when buying. And above all, as he is constantly mentioned in foreign forums, and I completely agree with that, it is basic decency to buy the first equipment from your instructor :-). I wish you a beautiful experience with paragliding and remember, every start is a choice, but landing is mandatory :-).

Amazing experience, amazing approach of instructors, now I'm a pilot ... ?

Absolutely great experience. We flew a lot, we practiced with a parachute, we learned all the important basics of aerodynamics, weather or working with a map. Instructors are experienced experts, professionals have flown thousands of hours in the Czech Republic and abroad, and one can trust them without fear that they have everything under control and that they know what they are doing. It is not only that you try paragliding, but you will also learn the principles and basics to understand the scope and all the beauty, but also the demands and pitfalls of this sport. The basic course is for everyone who wants to test if they would be interested in flying. It was a really great 5 days, more than 10 flights downhill and lots of fun. One falls completely in love with paragliding during the course.

Great experience in tandem, the wind was not entirely suitable at the beginning and the first flight was faster than we expected, so we went to Rana again, because it started to clear up and it looked better. The second run failed and the wind showed us what it can do. Then instructor Honza had to pile up a parachute. Which eventually worked out, and the third attempt went well. Beautiful flight, views of the surroundings and a great landing :-)

I am currently in training at the Flying School. I am glad that I chose this school especially for a very experienced and friendly team of instructors, who always willingly advise and explain everything "semi-patently" :). I am very satisfied with the overall course organization. Raná Hill is perfect for paragliding, I was captivated not only by the beautiful nature, but also by the classroom, accommodation and restaurants, which are within walking distance of the hill. I can only recommend. The only disadvantage of paragliding is that it is very addictive :).

In elementary school flying I finished basic training a few weeks ago and with regard to great experience I continue with the flying necessary for piloting. "Studying" at this school is simply great and comfortable. Everything in one place, with a beautiful hill and especially under the supervision of patient pros who will learn to fly almost wood. I definitely recommend it.

Experiences priceless! Many thanks to instructors Peter, Lukáš, Mirek and Garboš, for a positive attitude.