Selection Camps 2009 for new pilots for ST PG program

This camp is for new pilots up to 23 years of age, for those who have never attended a camp before !

Updated 28.5. Camp in Beskydy 29.-31.5. cancelled due to bad weather!

Camp at Rana near Louny on 24.-26.4. and 29.-31.5. in Beskydy. The camps will allow newcomers to become a member of one of the pilots' team in which they will be able to benefit from the Paragliding Sports Talent Program.

venue: the meeting on 24.4. at 9.00 in front of the greenhouse at Raná
venue: the Beskydy Mountains meeting 29.5. at 9.00 in front of Dřevař pod Skalka

compulsory equipment: valid pilot's licence, technical licence and compulsory liability insurance (written consent of the legal guardian for under 18s) paid LAA membership fees

course content:

 

Verification of professional theoretical knowledge (meteorology, aerodynamics, flying science, emergency procedures and design)

Practical skills testing (preparation for take-off, frontal take-off, cross take-off, selection of a suitable moment for take-off, take-off from a specified place into a limited area, basics of thermal flying)

Material security:

rental sets (wing+seat+helmet) PMR radios, winch, educational films, technical books, practical aids (mock-up ZP)

Accommodation:

the price includes camping (sanitary facilities, refreshments, shop accessible on foot)

Right:

1 minibus from Prague will go to the course venue, others will be transported to the venue on their own.

All other necessary transfers will be arranged.

 

price: no co-payment (free)

not included in the price:

catering (there is a shop, snack bar and restaurant on site)

Rental fee for PG sets (to be agreed in advance).

 

info: head coach

Mirek Volný

mail: mirek.volny(at)volny.cz

tel: 777 12 89 49