Paragliding course
ONLY FROM OCTOBER TO THE END OF APRIL
From initiation to improvement, right up to the 1st long-distance flight: individualized training optimized by the practice of tandem piloting.Â
"double command".
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Accessible from the "Discovery Day".
Mastering air currents and navigation at altitude
Capturing the moment when a novice soars for the first time during his paragliding course.
A lone paraglider soars over the Gorges du Verdon
Mastering air currents and navigation at altitude
A certified school
Roc n' Vol is a member of the network of French hang-gliding schools (EFVL) approved by the French hang-gliding federation (FFVL).
Roc n' Vol commitment
To enable you to become autonomous and responsible in the practice of free flight and paragliding.
The means of Roc n' Vol
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Pedagogy focused on individualized training adapted to the technical requirements of the various practice sites.
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Latest paragliders, mini-sails, harnesses and flight accessories, selected from the best-known brands: Ozone, Advance, Sup'Air, Nervures, Little Cloud, Flytec, Icom...
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Courses with video support and flight simulator
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Pooling human and material resources from the network of local schools to guarantee varied, rich and effective training: "Jok'Air" in Banon; "Digne Parapente" in Digne-les-Bains.
The Roc n' Vol method
Progression Individualisée en Biplace (PIB): Access to flying right from the start of training by practising piloting with dual controls.
Pente école: Fun and efficient learning of piloting and handling the wing on the ground, alternating between the use of the mini glider and the paraglider.
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Analysis
Assessment of the day's weather and air conditions and definition of progress objectives.
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Mental and environment
Presentation of the flying theme, acquisition of fundamental theoretical knowledge and associated vocabulary, preparation of flight plan or school slope session.
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Technical
Use the driving simulator to train precision and efficiency, and exploit the video library.
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Security
Training in emergency procedures and review of in-flight safety techniques. This includes pre-flight equipment checks, handling unforeseen in-flight situations and preparing for emergency landings.
Discovery Day
First steps in ground flying: practice on a school slope lasting 2 to 3 hours. Theoretical course combined with flight plan. Flight in a two-seater double-control paraglider lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour. This discovery day can be deducted from the introductory course.
Rate €250
Introduction to paragliding course: from discovery to 1st flight...
Price: 450€ + cost of FFVL "first-time licensee" license
January 1 to April 30 and October 15 to December 31
Duration: 3 days
Contents: 2 tandem flights, including at least 1 of long duration,
2 training slope sessions with video monitoring
Adapted theory courses:
Flight sequences (awareness of how to analyze weather and aerological conditions, flight plan management, etc.), slope school sessions (presentation of various inflation techniques: advantages and disadvantages, video briefing and debriefing, etc.), solo flight with radio accompaniment by 1 instructor on the take-off area and 1 instructor on the landing area.
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+33 06 89 30 75 74
Progression course: from 1st flight to initial pilot's license
January 1 to April 30 and October 15 to December 31
Duration: Continuous or split training depending on availability and weather conditions.
Content:
Adapted to the objective of "autonomy in calm conditions" on the sites of Moustiers Sainte Marie, Aiguines, Digne les Bains and Banon;
Following your 1st day of training, a training plan will be proposed to you, based on an assessment of your skills and the technical requirements of our various practice sites.
A la carte" rates:
- 1h30 slope school session (learning and mastering various inflation techniques + piloting the wing on the ground in varied aerological conditions): 50€.
- Theoretical lessons of 3 hours, adapted to your pace of progress: analysis (weather and aerology), technique (piloting), mental aspects, practical framework: 50€.
- Pedagogical two-seaters (dual control piloting) + theoretical course on the chosen theme:
* Double command flight: €60
* Double command flight 20-30 min: €80
* Long-distance flight to master piloting in dynamic ascents: €130
- Solo flights with prior preparation in the classroom, presence of an instructor on takeoff and an instructor on landing with radio accompaniment: from 60€ to 80€.
- Performance" flight (access to the 1st duration flights) presence of 1 instructor on take-off and/or in flight with radio accompaniment, trainee autonomous on landing: from 60€ to 90€.
At the end of each training day, you'll be given an exact breakdown of your training course, so you can interrupt your progress whenever you like. You'll only be billed for the training days completed and validated.
Validation of your initial pilot's license is based on an assessment of your theoretical knowledge (in the form of multiple-choice questions) and an evaluation of your technical skills (piloting in flight and on the ground).
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+33 06 89 30 75 74
Advanced training: from initial pilot's license to pilot's license...
Price: €450.
January 1 to April 30 and October 15 to December 31
Individualized and adapted to the objective "autonomy on any site in varied conditions".
Pilot your flying and paragliding dreams in the skies above the Verdon Gorge, Lac de Sainte Croix, the Vénascle and Valensole plateaus, the Serre du Montdenier or the Grand Margès, the villages of Moustier Sainte Marie and Aiguines.
Duration:
Varies according to your availability and progress objectives.
However, we recommend a minimum of 2 consecutive days (weekends or weeks) for optimum efficiency in favorable weather conditions.
Contents:
Package of 5 solo "performance" flights.
The "performance" flights offered will be adapted to your progress objectives:
Preparation for indoor flights: analysis of meteorological and aerological conditions, briefing on piloting techniques (piloting pendulum movements, piloting in thermal conditions, transition strategies, 1st distance flights...), presentation of the potential of various practice sites, mental preparation...
Extra charge:
Long "escape" training tandem flight with prior briefing in the classroom: Price: €160
2-flight package for on-site accompaniment, assessment and validation of pilot's license (practical and theory): €100
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+33 06 89 30 75 74
Evolution course: from pilot's license to confirmed pilot's license
Expand your flying range and become a cross-country or cross-country pilot (CFD) in the skies of Provence and beyond.
Aerobatic pilot or mini glider pilot.
Different courses are available depending on your expectations and objectives:
Cross-country training in Provence...
Trips: Spain (Aragon-Catalonia), Reunion Island-Madagascar,
Pendulum piloting course (Moustiers and Banon sites)
Advanced flying course (Annecy and Roquebrune cap Martin sites)
Mini gliding course (Banon and Verdon sites)
Mountain flying courses: Middle and Upper Verdon, Mercantour, Triêves, Pyrenees... and trips: Nepal , Atlas
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+33 06 89 30 75 74
Good to know
At your request, we will send you a training plan and content as well as an individualized estimate;
Reduced rate for groups (maximum 4 drivers).
Payment by cheque, cash or bank transfer.