Parakite Course
Parakite Differences Training
Already hold a paragliding licence?
Our Parakite Differences Course builds on your existing qualification, focusing on the knowledge and practical skills needed to transition to parakiting.
In aviation, differences training prepares qualified pilots to operate aircraft with different systems, handling characteristics and procedures.
The principle is simple: existing experience provides a foundation, but changes in equipment and flight behaviour require specific training.
Our course applies this approach to parakiting, combining ground instruction and practical coaching to address those differences and prepare you to fly with confidence.
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The Parakite course fee of R6000 includes:
- Parakite design, control systems and differences from conventional paragliders.
- Equipment selection, wing sizing and harness setup.
- Flight characteristics, operating limitations and common transition errors.
- Weather assessment, site selection and risk management.
- Ground handling, inflation and strong-wind wing control.
- Parakite-specific launch techniques.
- Pitch, speed and energy management.
- Ridge and dune soaring in suitable conditions.
- Landing approaches, precision landings and flare techniques.
- Stall awareness, recovery principles and emergency procedures.
- Instructor coaching, radio-supervised flights and individual debriefs.
- Theory and practical competency assessments.