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Paramotoring Training Course

Details: Published: Friday, 04 October 2013 18:01

Just like paragliding, paramotoring too is easy to learn. We have most suitable site in India for Paramotoring.

It is important to develop the necessary skill, judgment and gain knowledge of flying before you get airborne.
One has to start with basic paragliding training and master ground handling skills before strapping on to a motor.
Training is on one to one with two instructors with one student. We follow USPPA syllabus customised as per students pace of learning.

Basic Requirements

Age: 16 and above
Minimum qualification: SSC – reading/writing/understanding English is essentials
Right attitude towards adventure sports, Medical and Physical fitness
For foot launch paramotoring physical built is important as one has to carry the paramotor on his or her back during takeoff and after touchdown
Trike based paramotoring is much simpler and advisable for those who have physical fitness limitations

Stage one: Orientation course: Duration 4 days

If you have no previous experience of paragliding you begin with basic winch based course. This four day course will enable you to do few solo flights on a flat ground. This will give you a clear idea of takeoff sequence, control of the wing in air and landings procedures. During the interactive debriefing and self analysis the final decision will be taken by the instructors as well the student whether to continue with the training. Adventure sports have inherent risks which need right attitude, an ability to take correct decisions,visualisation skills and very good reflexes to minimise the risk factors and to enjoy the sport. The instructors look at the progression level of a student to take the decision of taking the responsibility continuing the training to next level.

Stage two: Basic Paramotoring Course: Duration 6 days

Day 1

First day is spent in orientation, a classroom briefing. Various parts of the paramotor and their functions are understood. Do's and don’ts of Paramotor flying are explained. A briefing on the various safety measures, basic care & maintenance and Inspection is understood. We go to the field for practical training.

Assembling the paramotor
We hang the motor to the simulator for adjustments and hang checks
Tuning and understanding of the engine, feel of the throttle
Ground run with the paramotor
Inflation, control and take-off run with the paramotor
Video session & classroom lecture.

Day 2

We meet on the field in the morning and will do the assembly and setup of the motor under supervision. We go through the exercise of preflight checks. Instructor will do the test flight of your motor. We do post flight inspection. There will be debriefing on the flight of the instructor and briefing for your flight. A team of instructors assist you in your first flight. You will be guided via radio. By the end of this session you would have learnt:

Take off, gentle turns and landings
Pre flight Inspection
Assembling and fitting of the paramotor
Powered ground runs (Practice for take off)
Effects of controls
Aborting & collapsing the glider
Post flight inspection
Dismantling & Packing of the paramotor
Safety & emergency briefings

Day 3

Third day you are made to repeat what you have learnt the first two days in the first half of the session. In the second half you are taught all the necessary theory required for your flights. You'll be doing a few flights and practice landing approached from various angles.
In this session you will learn:

Reinforcement of the lessons learnt in the previous sessions
Flight theory
Radio Instructions and its jargon
Starting and warming of the engine
Aggressive take off run
Quick lift off and gentle climb to 200 feet
Completing the circuit
Final approach
Smooth flare and touch down
De-briefing on the performance

Day 4

On the fourth day you practice what is learnt on the previous three days in the first half session. Instructors will closely and continuously keep a track on your progress and brief you on how to improve your performance. You line up for the take off. Pre flight checks and warm up of the engine. You will start making all your decisions under observation. Depending on the weather you continue practicing takeoff and landing.
Summary of the course:

Flight theory on air safety and emergencies
Flight planning
Pre flight Inspection
Independent decisions
Analysis of the wind pattern
Aligning for take off
Pre flight checks
Independent take off runs
Landing at the designated area
Spot landing practice
Debriefing

Day 5 & 6

The last two days of the course will be practicing and fine tuning the skills of takeoff flying and landing. All tasks as per the USPPA syllabus are completed and documented during the last two days. The student has to appear for his exam covering topics of Safety, Equipment, Aviation Knowledge, Flying skills and Weather.

A detailed syllabus is provided as a course material along with training videos which are very important and helpful.

Workshops

Details

Published: Wednesday, 04 September 2013 19:07

A typical workshop includes animated multimedia presentations to explain the fundamentals and principles of aviation. These interactive presentations mentally prepare the participants by providing answers to many of their doubts while participating in hands-on sessions. We also display our collection of aero models and Kites during the workshops, and explain the design and flying characteristics of each model. All this helps in generating interest and curiosity to those participating in the workshop.

We use model aircrafts, charts, PowerPoint presentations and movie clippings to explain basic concept of flight.In the workshop we conduct hands on sessions in making flyable aircrafts & gliders as well as and static models using various types of paper, foam, thermocole and balsa wood.

The workshops modules can be customized for few hours, a whole day or stretched over a week.

Each workshop is customised taking into consideration the age group, interest of the participants and the time allotted for the workshop. As a result our workshops have proved to be engrossing for small kids, engineering students as well as teachers and grandparents.

Here is a brief outline of a typical aviation workshop.

Part I – Introduction

Interesting facts and stories of early aviation
Technical information - forces of flight, science behind flight.
A brief on aviation as a hobby and as c areer.
Information about local clubs and Institutes offering aviation activities.

Part II – Hands on session

Demo flying of paper planes, foam or balsa planes, rubber powered planes and gliders
Choosing model and material – time, difficulty level etc.
Type of aerofoil suitable for the model - reasoning
Control surfaces
Factors affecting the glide ratio
Finishing and preflight tests

Part III – Demonstrations