Thermalling and XC course with the Flybubble Team based in Chamonix, staying in a fantastic chalet with stunning views of Mont Blanc from Friday 23rd to Monday 26th July 2010. This will be another very special thermalling and XC-flying course with the Flybubble Team. A perfect opportunity to hone your flying skills and go XC from fantastic Alpine flying sites, with expert fly-guides and instructors!
General Information
This will be another very special thermalling and XC-flying course with the Flybubble Team - a perfect opportunity to hone your flying skills and go XC from fantastic Alpine flying sites, with expert fly-guides and instructors!
For this course we will be based in Chamonix, France staying in a fantastic chalet with stunning views of Mont Blanc!
This trip is aimed at all low-airtime and intermediate paraglider pilots, and above, wanting to hone their thermalling and cross country flying skills. Expand your XC horizons!
This course offers you the perfect environment to learn more about thermal flying in the Alps in security.
Dates: Friday 23rd July to Monday 26th July, 2010
Trip duration: 4 possible flying days, 3 nights
Want to stay longer? We may be able to extend the course. Let us know the dates you would like to do!
What's included & the cost?
The following is included in the cost of the trip...
• Expert paragliding guidance, thermalling instruction and cross country coaching with Carlo Borsattino
• 4 days of guided flying with Carlo Borsattino working together with local paragliding experts
• General 'site & flight' guidance by Carlo Borsattino & local paragliding experts
• Weather, local area and flight information from local paragliding experts
• Airport transfer from/to local airport to/from accommodation
• 3 night’s shared Bed & Breakfast accommodation
• 4 days transfers to/from take-offs/landing fields
Cost: £650 (GBP) for 4 possible flying days, 3 nights.
Dates: Friday 23rd July to Monday 26th July, 2010.
Continental-style breakfast included: Cereals, bread, croissants, pain au chocolate, yogurts, juice, tea, coffee and eggs.
What's not included in the price?
Anything not listed above as being included, isn't included! For example, the following things are not included in the cost of the trip...
- Airline flights
- Meals and drinks
- Cable car
Airline flights
We will fly from London Gatwick to Geneva. Once we have received deposits from the minimum number of pilots required for the trip to go ahead then we will try to find the best price for flights for each trip and then individuals pay for these directly themselves.
It is always best if everyone is on the same flight, but we understand this is not always possible as people come from different places. All we ask is that, to minimize unnecessary delays, everyone is at the airport at the same time, or earlier than the main group arrival time for the airport transfer on the way out. On the way back (i.e. return flight) you should ensure your flight is at the same time or later than the main group's flight. If you book flights that do not fit in with the main group then you will have to make your own arrangements for airport transfers.
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Suitable for me?
If you are wondering whether this trip is right for you - and whether you are right for it - in summary you should consider at least the following criteria…
What pilot ratings / licence do I need?
You will need at least BHPA Club Pilot rating, International Pilot Proficiency Identification (IPPI) Para Pro level 3, or equivalent.
What 'level' of paraglider pilot do I need to be?
Although ideally you should have 10 hours airtime plus to make the most out of this trip, you don’t need to be an ‘advanced’ pilot or 'skygod'. More important are the following pilot skills and criteria, which you should feel reasonably confident about in yourself before signing up for this trip...
What skills do I need for this trip?
1) Take-off ability.
Although there should be an experienced pilot on take-off to assist you with setting up, should you wish them to, and to keep an eye on conditions most of the time, you will need to be able to launch reasonably competently in a variety of conditions, both forward and reverse. We will advise you on the conditions for the day as they develop, and give you our opinion on their suitability for you, but we will never 'order' you to launch. Remember, the final decision to take off will ALWAYS be your own!
2) Flight plans and decision making.
Although we will brief you about the area in detail at the beginning of the course, and the anticipated ideal flight plan before each flight, you will need to be able to follow your own flight plan independently, and make sensible decisions about where (and when) you choose to fly - or not fly! Never forget, you are the pilot in command, the one who is actually pulling the strings, at all times!
3) Landing.
You will need to be able to set up your own landing approaches into a variety of landing areas and avoid any potential obstacles. For any cross country flights landing areas will be, by definition, varied! Depending on how safety conscious you are, and how late you leave the decision to pick out a safe landing field, you could end up having to land in a small field with many obstacles in and/or around it. Of course you can avoid this predicament by choosing a larger field earlier on, rather than flying low over tricky landing areas!
If you are at all unsure of the suitability of this trip for you, or have any questions please Contact Us
To book or enquire
Places are limited BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
To book or enquire
Come on this trip to learn our XC SECRETS and expand your XC horizons!
To reserve your place for this trip we would need to take a £325 deposit.
Places are strictly limited so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
Book your place now using our Flybubble Online Shop
If you have any questions or want to reserve your place then please Contact Us
