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Our course pattern, flying operations and pilot rating is in accordance with the United States Hang Gliding Association's standard operating procedures and pilot proficiency systems. Classes are limited to six people so quality instruction is guaranteed. Our emphasis is on getting people to enjoy the sport and fly safely
Course Overview: Here at Nirvana
Adventures we have developed a training program that is enjoyable and satisfying in a country holiday atmosphere set amongst the hills. Lessons begin on flat ground where you learn to fly the glider while safely on the ground. After a brief demonstration, you'll put on a harness and learn the necessary kiting, launching and landing skills on flat ground. Your lessons will include demonstrations by your instructor, observation of other students, hands-on experience and ground classes. When you feel comfortable and can demonstrate good control of the glider, we'll move to the training slope where you'll begin your solo flights. You then graduate to solo flying at higher altitudes.
Under the guidance of your instructor calmly talking you through your flight you will learn to takeoff, make gentle turns, judge the wind direction and land gracefully as an eagle. You will then be on your way to mastering the art of powerless flight.
First Flights: All aspects of our training are designed keeping your safety in mind and carried out under controlled conditions.
The Training hill: As a beginner your first flights will b
e from gentle reassuring hillsides. Our training hill conforms to USHGA recommendations. Shinde tekdi, the lower slopes of Shelar site and ground handling & hops at the 360 site.
Beginner Windspeed: Our student pilots are trained and launched in gentle steady winds blowing perpendicular to the take off as per USHGA guidelines.
Training wings: To start with, a school glider is a very basic glider, very low on performance but with a high safety factor, which is very important at this point.
Continuing with the sport: After the course, then what? A pertinent question we are often asked. Once you join one of our courses, you automatically become a part of the club.
We help you continue with the sport by offering you subsidized rates on glider rental and accommodation at our base at Kamshet. Our newsletter will keep you informed about the weather, who's visiting, our flying trips & clinics and interesting developments in the sport.
We also give you advice on & help you purchase a wing suited to your need