Seven-day course includes progressive, theoretical and practical instruction Monday through Sunday or in a series of weekends. The initial lessons impart the fundamental concepts of assembling the glider, position according to wind direction, and short runs on a slope to get a feel for the wings. The first flights are from a low, small slope. Later in the course, flights will be executed in straight lines and with small turns in a semi-positioning of the body of the pilot. Registration in the course includes: use of equipment, accident insurance coverage through RC, registration in the Prodelta Club sport association, lessons, textbook and transportation to the flight field.
COURSE PROGRESSION
Instruction in equipment used and ground preparation
Preflight verification procedures
Adjusting the harness
Adjusting the coupling straps
Regulation positioning the hands in case of an accident
Brief course in aerodynamics
Piloting on the ground
Short, straight flights
Flights with small turns
Take-offs on different slopes
Using the two-way radio
Flights up to 20-30 m
Placement of the hands on the piloting bar
Three days of theory and practical experience, Monday through Friday or in a series of weekends. Beginning with a quick review of the base course using an intermediate hang glider. Subsequently, flights with more turns will be practiced and the positioning of the pilot will be extended. At the end of the course, the first high altitude flight will be carried out with a flight plan on the "Piano Grande," or Great Plain of Castelluccio di Norcia. The registration in the course includes: Accident insurance coverage through RC and lessons.
COURSE PROGRESSION
Same program as the Basic Course using the intermediate hang glider
Take-off in light or no wind
Take-off in lateral wind
Using the emergency parachute
Flight at medium altitude
Turns of 90 and 180 degrees
Execution of a flight plan
High altitude flight
Five days of theory and practical experience or in a series of weekends. High flights will be carried out as well as 360 degree turns, flying at maximum speeds, medium speeds and stalling, exploiting moderate flying conditions at medium altitudes for prolonged flight, precision landing and "top landing, " or landing on take-off point. Registration in the course includes: Accident insurance coverage through RC, lessons. It is preferred that the student uses his/her own equipment.
COURSE PROGRESSION
Approach to "8"
Approach to "C"
Precision landing
Exploration / evaluation of speeds
Stalling
Stalling in a turn
Turns of 360 degrees in an inclination of around 45 degrees
Gliding in upward dynamics
Gliding in a thermal current
Top landing
Flights in various places