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Sky Paragliders
British Paramotor Association

ADVANCED / MASTER GROUND HANDLING COURSE

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Master Your Wing – £150 per Lesson (Pay As You Go)

💪 Take Your Skills to the Next Level
Strong ground handling is the foundation of safe and confident flying. Whether you’re a pilot preparing for paramotor training, or an experienced flyer wanting to sharpen your technique, this course is designed to take your canopy control to the next level.

This is a pay-as-you-go option — no commitment fee, no tie-ins. Just book your session and train when it suits you.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

✅ Forward and reverse launch techniques in varied conditions
✅ Wing control in stronger, gustier winds
✅ Dynamic ground-handling drills to build precision and reflexes
✅ Canopy recovery and collapse-prevention techniques
✅ Fine-tuning weight-shift, brake pressure and control inputs
✅ Crosswind and challenging launch preparation

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🧑‍🏫 Who This Course Is For

✅ Pilots aiming to master canopy handling before beginning powered training
✅ Paragliders or paramotorists seeking to handle stronger or more variable wind conditions
✅ Returning pilots rebuilding skill and confidence
✅ Anyone who knows that great flying starts with great ground skills

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🪂 Equipment Requirements

This course requires students to bring and use their own equipment — including wing, harness, helmet, and gloves.
Working with your own setup ensures realistic practice, proper familiarity, and more effective skill progression.

All training is delivered using your personal gear under instructor supervision.

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💷 Pricing & Duration

💸 £150 per lesson (Pay As You Go)
Each course session lasts approximately six hours on the field, depending on conditions and progress.
There is no commitment fee required for this standalone course.

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⚠️ Important Notes

  • The Advanced / Master Ground Handling Course is not included in the Digital Ground School or commitment package.

  • Training is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled if conditions are unsafe.

  • This is an intensive, hands-on day focused purely on canopy control — not powered flight.

  • Pilots are responsible for the maintenance and airworthiness of their own equipment.

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🏆 Why Ground Handling Matters

Great ground handling builds the confidence and control that make flight effortless.
Master your wing, refine your reactions, and handle challenging conditions safely with precision and style.

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