Intro to Paragliding Class in Atlanta

Location(s): Carnesville, GA

Intro to Paragliding Class

A taste of paragliding with professional instruction from a U.S.H.G.A.certified professional.
  • Owner has over 20 years of experience with no accidents and has taught over 400 students
  • He finished 5th overall in the U.S. Nationals in 2005 and is a U.S. Hang Gliding Association certified advanced instructor
  • Learn ground handling, how to launch and safety procedures.
  • You will get to fly by yourself!
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Description:
During this 3 hour introduction class, you will go through a basic orientation where you will become familiar with the design and components of a paraglider as well as the fundamentals of flying.

You will receive a comprehensive lesson on launch preparation, launch technique and proper control of the paraglider in flight. And weather permitting, even fly a few feet off the ground!

A true learning class, this is the first step into the exciting world of paragliding.

Availability:
Available year round, except for the months of July and December. Times at either 9:00am or 12:00pm.

Location(s):
Carnesville, GA

Essential Information:
While there are no set age restrictions, please note this experience is fairly physically demanding.

Flying is not guarnteed as this is extremely weather dependent.

All our instructors are certified by the United States Hang Gliding Association with over 10 years of teaching experience.

Duration:
3 hours

Maximum Participants:
Up to 3 per class.

Spectators:
Not Allowed.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent.

What to Wear:
ear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions with hiking or athletic shoes. No open toed shoes.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings 14 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider

Experience ID:
AIR-ATL-0006

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  1. What is a paraglider?
    A paraglider is a foot-launched, ram-air, aerofoil canopy, designed to be flown and landed with no other energy requirements than the relative air movement and gravity.
  2. What is the difference between a hang glider and a paraglider?
    A hang glider has a rigid frame maintaining the shape of the wing, with the pilot usually flying in a prone position.  The paraglider canopy shape is maintained by its internal air pressure and the pilot is suspended in a sitting or supine position.  Paragliders fly slower and this has some safety advantages compared to hang gliders.  It also has some limitations concerning strong winds.
  3. How does a paraglider take off when it's being towed?
    The pilot walks or runs depending on the wind, pulled by the tow line, and takes off the same way as you pull up a kite.