FAQ´s

Frequently Asked Questions.

Here you can find some answers to put your mind at rest,... For further information telephone or email us.

What is paragliding?

Paragliders look vaguely like parachutes as these are from where they evolved. However, they are very much more. Paragliding is now at a very exciting stage in its development, from being just a fun method of decent from hills, Paragliding now offers the pilot the sensation of true free flight for hours upon hours. Using modern high performance materials a canopy only weighs about 7kg and packs neatly into a rucksack. This makes this "aeroplane in a bag" totally portable and can complement other sports such as skiing and mountaineering. Go up.

Why learn in Spain?

In Spain we have a great climate, beautiful mountains and warm winds, just what you need for your perfect flying holiday. We also have good food, wine, incrediable scenery and a lot to offer in the way of tourism. Our idea is to mix these and base them around a holiday flying in a paraglider. Our great climate allows you to fly all year round. For that reason, in a one or twe week holiday you can complete courses that would take months else where. It is likely to be more cost effective to take a holiday with us in our variety of flying sites compared to travelling back and forth to your local paragliding area. You will also travel, get to know new places, different people and all at affordable prices. Go up.

On your return home?

Once you return home you will want to contact your local flying club. We will give you a certificate of the course you have completed. We can request an IPPI card (which is an international fly licence that indicates your level) to show to your instructor. Believe me, in just a weekend you will meet many people. Go up.

How to get here?

Our nearest airports are Malaga, Seville or Jerez. We will pick you up on arrival and transfer you to our club in Algodonales. If you prefer you can hire a car from the airport with a maximum transfer time of 1 1/2 hours. We will provide free airport transfers for groups between 3-7 persons, otherwise there will be a charge of 60 Euros per journey.We normally have a vehicle to meet clients at Malaga airport for one P.m evry Saturday. Alternatives are Car hire (which is reasonably inexpensive, budget between 70 –120 €) or Bus which takes about 2.5 hours, which you catch from Malaga central (very easy), it costs at most 10 Euros and will drop you off in either Ronda or preferably Algodonales For both directions from the Airport or Bus timetable from Malaga central click here or contact us for any further details.Go up.

What about non-flying partners…

All are welcome. Of course there will be an accommodation supplement for partners and children: 145 €. Algodonales is a beautiful area. There are massive amounts to keep everyone busy while you are flying. horse riding to kitesurfing. picnics & canoeing and beautiful white hillside villages of Andalucia, everything is out there to do and explore. We can organized tandem flights to non flyers. Go up.

Do I need an insurence?

The E111 has been replaced with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with effect from the 01 January 2006.

EHIC: free or reduced cost treatment

A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to reduced-cost, sometimes free, medical treatment that becomes necessary while you're in a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.

For more information & how to apply please see the Department of Health web site.

For British Pilots:

Airsports insurance Bureau Ltd.

Friendly advice for hang gliding, paragliding, adventure sports & domestic insurance needs. Insurance benefits available for UK-based (and British Forces) customers...
Contact Yvonne Jukes
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1983 298480 (24 hours)
Email: airsports@bhpa.co.uk
48 Alexandra Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7JT

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Can I buy a glider?

Our shop is fully stocked with all the equipment you may wish to purchase for flying and all at incredible spanish prices. Go up.

 

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Suggested Books

You can fiind then at www.amazon.co.uk

(Paragliding) From the Beginner to Cross Country by David Sollom & Matthew Cook.
An introduction to paragliding, providing tuition on thermalling, instrumentation and tandem flying. Other topics include: the theory of gliding; practical instruction of basic, intermediate and advanced techniques; instruction on flying cross-country in the UK; and advice on equipment and air law.

Touching Cloudbase by Ian Currer.
The third edition of a standard manual for those starting paragliding. It offers an introduction to Paramotoring, a section on tandem flying, and an expanded reference to the world's manufacturers. It also covers the syllabus for the exams of the British Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association.

(Paragliding) The Complete Guide by Noel Whittall
A guide to paragliding which introduces the basic techniques and then provides information about training schools, equipment, the rules, weather, soaring, competition flying, and how to derive enjoyment from the sport.

Paragliding Andalucia. Algodonales. Spain.