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Did you know?
– The South African distance record for a non-motorised paraglider flight is 508km set by Neville Hullett in 2008.
– Paragliding is a regulated discipline of aviation falling under the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Department of Transport)
– To get your pilots license to fly a paragliding aircraft takes about 7 actual training days in Cape Town
– A single 1.2mm diameter paragliding line has a breaking strain of ~200kg
– Paragliding takes place in a range of environments including beach dunes, hills, mountains and even flat deserts

Free Beginners Guide

A quick-to-read PDF guide. Written for the beginner pilot considering paragliding lessons and anyone wanting to learn more about free flight. Contains stunning imagery, helpful explanations, and insightful videos

Covers:  What is paragliding; Different types/disciplines; Equipment; Takeoffs and Landings; Who paraglides; Why do it; Flying sites; How to get licensed; Where to find a school

Paragliding Lessons Guidebook
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Approved Paragliding School

Air School Paragliding (Pty) Ltd is an approved paragliding school operating under the regulations of South African Civil Aviation Authority as well within the standards of the South African Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association.

We are a Declared Training Organisation SACAA/0034/DTO

Air School Paragliding Declared Training Organisation Certificate issued by the South African Civil Aviation Authority

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