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Windmaster Paragliding Academy

Having mentioned Roland's passion, qualifications and time in the air, we don't feel it necessary to elaborate any more, suffice to say that safety and the love of flying are first on his priority list which puts you in good hands.
Roland is also the Chairman of the Skybound Paragliding Club.


What do we offer?

Tandem flights:
Everybody dreams of flight, and this is the perfect introduction to aviation. To fly tandem one needs no previous experience, only to sit back and relax! Roland customises each flight according to his pax’s needs. Soar the ridge or lets turn tandems into an extreme adventure with spiral dives and wing-overs!!

Independence Speed (Roland's Glider of Choice): Beautifully designed bi-place offers not only comfort but also has a very high security level. The speed is built for cross-country flights and is also perfectly adapted to acrobatic flights!




Introduction to Paragliding:
Roland specifically designed the Intro for persons with a tight time schedule, such as back-packers and travellers’. The intro consists of a day or two of dune handling rounded off by three high flights. Thereafter, guaranteed you will be hooked and the Intro then becomes your deposit on your Full Basic Licensed Course. The Student is immediately registered at SAHPA, which entitles him to the full benefits, which include amongst others casevac, 3rd party insurance, etc. The student needs a minimum of 35 flights and a minimum of 240 minutes of airtime. Within these flights the student is taught how to read the sky, sea and vegetation. The student learns of Air traffic rules and general airmanship, of which an exam is written. They will be issued with an Internationally recognised license enabling him to fly any DHV1, 1-2, 2 glider.

Sport Pilot License:
Roland offers a unique package ranging from glider security, thermalling, XC-flying, to understanding your glider, recovering from various collapses and intense safety aspects. This course needs a minimum 100 flights and pilot must be equipped with a reserve.

Reserve packing Course:
Having had years of experience in Reserve parachutes, Roland can share his knowledge of various makes of reserves, various packing styles, and means of deployment.

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Getting to Grips - Ground Handling
 
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