Initiation day / Basic Training on the training slope

An initiation day is the ideal opportunity to get acquainted with flying. Chances are you’ve already flown a few meters above ground at the end of this day. If you get the taste here, you can further join for the full basic training and of course we will deduct the cost of this day.

The basic training starts with an explanation of the material used and the structure of the training. Then we start learning the basic actions; prepare the wing, adopt the correct posture, take-off and landing. This happens on a training slope. This is a gently sloping area where you will simply perform the actions without leaving the ground at the first attempts. As you progress, you will eventually be able to make flights of about a hundred meters, a few meters above the ground.

The required amount of basic training days varies from person to person, depending on your learning speed and the effort you are willing to put in. On average you will need 4 to 5 basic training days.

All the required equipment is included in the price. This includes the wing, the seat harness, helmet and radio. At Airsport we only use recent and standard approved (EN and/or LTF-inspection) material.

Please use clothing that can withstand some wear and tear and high (ankle firming) shoes (e.g. mountain shoes). Also provide plenty of water and a packed lunch.

Paragliding Insurance

Mandatory. Everyone participating in any Airsport training activity must be insured through the paragliding insurance of the Belgian Free Flight Federation (BVVF). This insurance costs €30 per year (valid for the calendar year) and we can arrange it for you if you do not already have it from a previous training. 

Where?

Depending on the weather conditions and your level. Usually not far from the school, but sometimes we go to Boom or Han-Sur-Lesse, which means about an hour’s drive away. The appointment is usually at 08.45 am with us in Mechelen.