Conversion Courses

Conversion Courses

PG to HG Conversion .... £625

If you are a paraglider pilot you are more than half way to being able to fly hang gliders. All your PG experience and knowledge enable you to avoid many common problems when learning to fly. You will be aware of the wind direction and be able to spot good landing options. You already know about the weather and flying conditions, all you have to do is learn to fly the new machine!

You start with a day of tethered flight, then a day of ground skims on the basic trainers. The third day is spent ground skimming on a higher performance ("intermediate") hang glider which you continue to fly for the next two days from the higher club sites. Successive top to bottom flights improve your accurate flying of a flight plan and enable you to practice the prone flying position. Three soaring flights complete your new rating.

Tow to Hill Conversion .... £250

If you learnt to fly hang gliders in the flatlands at a tow school you will soon want your hill endorsement. Two days training are offered to achieve your HG (H) rating. Qualifying soaring flights can be completed out on the hill with club coaches.

Aerotow Conversion .... £375

South Downs Hang Gliding is a founder member of our local Southern Club aerotow group. We have a brilliant new tug which gives a fast climb rate but does so at a low airspeed. Very beginner friendly.
Courses are arranged on demand. The minimum entry qualification is BHPA "Pilot" level and sufficient experience on an aerotow suitable glider

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South Downs Hang Gliding

Gibraltar Farm, Firle, East Sussex. BN8 6NB

Tel. 07890 362648

E-mail: info@southdownshanggliding.co.uk