High Country Life

Ground Handling in Paragliding is the first step toward learning to control your wing while it’s overhead, consisting of practicing take-offs and flying on low hills, so as to become acquainted with how the wing handles in different circumstances.

At Organya, the world’s greatest pilots gather to compete in the Acro Game. Each victor receives one letter in their alphabet for his or her efforts.

1. Getting Started with Acro

Starting Acro can seem intimidating or inaccessible at first. Images of Acro Yoga online may make the practice look impossible and terrifying, but as long as trust and open communication are maintained during practice sessions, anyone can master Acro.

Spotters are individuals who stand near flyer and base dancers to observe their movements and catch any falls out of poses from them, offering advice from an outside perspective and suggesting new poses to try. A spotter can help beginners to learn new poses quickly while building confidence; once they’ve grasped the basics though, practicing without one may help create additional perspectives from both roles (plus you get to try both positions out!).

Film your wing-overs or any active flying drill you complete during training to monitor how well they’re going and identify areas for improvement. Even better if there are videos of top pilots performing these same drills; that will serve as an extra benchmark!

Experience the thrills and spills of Acro paragliding above Kamshet on an unforgettable tandem flight! Your Pilot will dazzle you with breathtaking high-altitude Acrobatic maneuvers while working his magic to guide the elements toward creating breathtaking aerial acrobatic displays!

2. Getting Started with Stalls

Paraglider pilots usually start off their flying experience on a gentle hill to learn how to control and navigate their glider over different surfaces. Students may also use special winches to be towed at low altitude if hills are unavailable for their initial flights.

Once students possess some fundamental flying skills, they can fly higher and faster on a regular basis. At this stage, they may experiment with turning and landing the glider; a highly controlled process that requires precise inputs to the airframe.

One of the key aspects of landing is finding an appropriate height over the ground, usually by flying in an 8 figure over the landing zone and then stalling over your target point.

When a pilot stalls their wing, it has the tendency to yaw or rotate on its axis, which reduces performance. To combat this yawing effect, carefully timed brake inputs are required in order to stop its momentum; this technique is known as killing energy exercises and it is essential for gliding flight.

Many people become anxious when flying a paraglider for the first time or in difficult conditions, particularly a new model or one they lack confidence with. There can be various reasons for this, including thinking the glider might collapse, fearing mid-air collision with another aircraft or airborne objects and not trusting gear – especially during turbulent conditions. Our ground school training addresses ways to overcome these fears.

3. Getting Started with Wingovers

Wingovers are an exhilarating form of high speed flying that allow pilots to experience its thrills without experiencing full stalls. A wingover allows the pilot to swing sideways under their canopy, creating a strong pendulum effect and experiencing extremely high acceleration forces for short periods. They provide an exciting alternative that gives a sense of exhilaration without risk.

At the core of any successful wingover lies proper coordination of pitch, roll and yaw – three fundamental movements on any paraglider unlike sailplanes with their direct controls – lies mastering this aspect of aerobatic flying – one of which usually comes first lesson for new pilots but can prove hard to master at first.

Once you get used to flying wingovers, it can become easy and exciting. Once the hang of it all becomes second nature, transitioning onto more dramatic and noticeable wingovers becomes simpler still; just keep a close eye on brake pressure and be ready to use it instantly if necessary. Without careful piloting a high amplitude wingover can quickly escalate, becoming unstable quickly; therefore being able to control wing movement within its designed limits is crucial especially when practicing at high altitudes.

Start Learning Wingovers” is one of the many topics addressed in our popular book “Acrobatics”. For more in-depth information about this exciting form of paragliding, consult either the book or visit www.acrobaticsbook.com. APPI Master Instructor Amarijt Malik of Templepilots Paragliding School & Club as well as APPI Instructor Roland Dorozhani and Jitendra Chindaliya will lead this Tandem Pro Workshop and be supported by various APPI Assistant Instructors as well as experienced commercial tandem pilots from Kamshet.

4. Getting Started with Loops

For some extra fun in the air, try acrobatic flight maneuvers! From wingovers and full stalls to spiral dives, these demanding flight figures require rigorous training and physical fitness – as well as precision in controlling your glider as well as body coordination skills.

Experience paragliding acro best with an experienced tandem pilot! Doing so allows you to enjoy the thrill of flight without first needing to learn how to manage or fly independently. Tandem flights typically last from 15-20 days during which you will learn how to control your wing in different weather conditions and gain confidence with short low level flights.

Your instructor will also introduce you to important skills such as thermal flying, cross-country flying and spot landings as well as how to use the speed system (also referred to as the ‘big ears”) which enables you to increase gliding speed over a foot stirrup by applying tension at specific spots on the span of the glider – helping you fly in turbulent and rough air with greater control and comfort.

Learn to fly the ION 7: a great all-rounder with exceptional direct handling and high stability that makes flying all types of manoeuvres simple. Perfect for Acro, Freestyle Flight and local Soaring/XC Soaring; its long brake travel to its stall point makes accidental stalls extremely rare making this model perfect for beginner Acro pilots.

5. Getting Started with Spins

Initial acro flights can be nerve-wracking. While the thrill of becoming airborne and flying high above can be exhilarating, not for everyone. You will experience high speeds, G-forces, and lots of adrenaline – if you can muster up enough courage to embark upon this unique adventure you may soon realize that it wasn’t so terrifying after all.

Before trying acro, you must have an in-depth knowledge of your glider’s capabilities and limitations. Any anxieties regarding turbulence, collapse, gear or landing concerns or landing may all be completely justified, though can easily be addressed through proper training and experience.

Start practicing spin drills on the ground before flying. Allow your left knee to drop back onto the floor while lifting your arms up – start at half tempo before working up to full tempo. Make sure your eyes remain focused ahead, not looking down at your feet.

Practice these moves on both front and back wings until you become comfortable with all possible positions and angles of the wings, including flying inverted. This will give your acro flying a solid foundation.

As the AONIC is an ideal beginner wing for building flight experience quickly and safely, the AONIC should help you begin acro piloting quickly – this may allow you to hone in on one particular branch of paragliding such as cross country (XC) or competition flying more effectively later on.