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Ground paragliding lesson

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A person holding a paraglider wing overhead on a green fieldA yellow paraglider wing and a small trike against a wide open sky
Duration
2 hours

Two hours with a certified instructor and a real wing. You learn to raise it and hold it. The lesson does not leave the ground.

What to expect

  1. The kitWing, harness and helmet, all from the school.
  2. The practiceYou raise the wing, settle it overhead, and learn to read the wind.
  3. The placeA beach or another open space. The photo shows a field.

What's included

Included

  • 2 hours
  • Certified instructor with you
  • School equipment
  • A first contact, on the ground

Not included

  • A flight
  • Professional photos or video

Meeting point

Take-off is between Albufeira and Portimão, about 6 km from Albufeira marina. FlyAlgarve sends the exact spot the day before, after the forecast. Arrive 5 minutes early. There is no transfer.

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