Safety course - Wild Sky Paragliding
Welcome to the Wild Sky Paragliding Safety Course.  The aim of the Safety course is to teach you how to prevent and deal with situations in the sky.  It will give you more confidence in the air. 

Introduction 
Whatever the rating of your glider, however safe, you may one day find yourself in a situation that your training and experience levels have not prepared you for.  Even the most experienced pilot can find him/herself in a dangerous situation.

Being blown over the mountain, sucked into cloud, or major canopy instability (especially close to mother earth), are typical pilot fears.

-          Sandals or strops to wear while flying, and a life jacket (provided by us)

-          NB: Freezer bags and insulation tape to tape up radio with (we will provide this)

-          Hat, waterproof suntan lotion, lots of liquid, spare clothing and a towel

-          Food and essential liquids for the course (Not just beer!)

-          All your own paragliding equipment, including a radio

-          If you have an inflatable air-bag back-protector, disable it!

-          When waiting for a tow, if second in line please be clipped in and ready to launch, you will be towed if the first pilot aborts.

-          IMPORTANT: Each pilot will be towed in rotation, if you fail to make use of your tow – So Be It.  Please do not waste the other pilots time, and be ready!

-          Once you have released from the tow, check that the towline has fallen clear.

-          Once clear of the line, you should immediately start with the

Maneuvers, after turning into wind, or as instructed by Hans.

-           To get the maximum play time out of the flight you should land on the closest bank of the dam (from release point).

-          Launch control is done by Ria, who is responsible until you’re over the edge of the dam

-          Paul and Pete take over and will communicate with you as needed. 

-          IMPORTANT: Stay on the line, this means looking at your glider and the line in turn to make sure you are following it perfectly and not going off line.

-          This is normally simple, unless towing cross wind when you have to be extra aware.

-          Remember, there is more tension on your brake toggles when you are being towed.

-          Don’t worry, we’ll be talking you through it.

-          IMPORTANT:  When you come to the end of the tow you can release by simply pulling the handle on the winch release.  When to do this is communicated via radio, but be sure NOT to release before the tension slacks off on the line.  Paul and Pete are reasonable guys but releasing under tension is one of the things that gets them going.  It means that the line shoots back and ends up in a crows nest on top of them in the boat.  This takes long to untangle and wastes everybody’s time!

1. Butterfly stroke landing *
2. Big Ears landing *
3. Big ears wingovers
4. Big ears and speedbar
5. Pendulum control *
6. Wing overs
7. Asymmetric collapses(left and right)*
8. Front tucks *
9. Dynamic asymmetric collapse
10. Dynamic front tuck
11. Accelerated asymmetric collapse
12. Accelerated front tuck
13. Point of stall approach *
14. Full stall
15. Point of spin approach *
16. Negative spin
17. B-line stall *
18. Parachutal stall
19. Rosette
20. Spirals
21. Reserve deployment

All maneuvers will be fully and clearly explained before practice.  The reason, method of entry, stabilization, lead out and dangers will all be covered.  If you have any questions, you must ask before, not after the flight.