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Wander Expeditions Paragliding School

Learning to Paraglide - From Walk to Fly!

Learning to Paraglide is an investment. It changes your life and becomes that primary thing you do! What do you do? I am a paraglider pilot. (...cut to interesting conversation...) For work, oh yeah, there's that but who cares when you paraglide! Adventure sports change your life. Paragliding opens new horizons while turning the volume down on everything else. For me, and many of us, it places life into a new perspective. Once you join, you're part of the Wander Expeditions Crew. We use a Telegram group primarily to notify when we fly. We also chat about the sport, gear, goals and events. There's also a fabulous amount of humor and a great sense of camaraderie!! The most effective way to learn to fly is through a progression learning program. Our program starts with ground school to provide understanding, then we progress to ground handling where you learn control of the wing while standing on the ground. This is often called kiting and is an essential skill in paragliding....

SIV Training, Lake Berryessa, California

 


SIV Training with Dilan at Let Fly Paragliding

SIV, or Simulation d'Incident en Vol, is a specialized training program designed for paragliders to enhance their skills and safety in handling challenging situations while airborne. SIV training typically takes place in controlled environments, such as over a large body of water, where pilots can safely practice maneuvers and recover from potential incidents. Participants learn to handle collapses, spins, and other in-flight emergencies, gaining a deeper understanding of their glider's behavior. This hands-on experience allows paragliders to develop quick and effective responses to unexpected situations, ultimately increasing their confidence and overall proficiency in the sport. SIV training is an invaluable component of a paraglider's education, fostering a safer and more skilled community of pilots. Every year, we trek to Lake Berryessa around the October/November timeframe for more maneuvers and acrobatic training. Join us if you can!


It's fun to have the wing under you and still fully inflated! And it doesn't always go to plan! But that's ok - there's no better place to learn.






Enjoy!!