About
Expert Paragliding Coaching and Courses
Whether you’re a super keen pilot desperate to progress, coming back from a gap in flying or simply want to learn more to give yourself better safety margins - these courses are here to fill that gap.
Rather than booking courses weeks in advance, we will follow the weather.
Sign up to join a class that fits with your schedule and current flying level, this allows you access to a course-dedicated WhatsApp group chat, weather updates and flying day call outs as well as the classroom-based theory lessons.
The course content is fluid and tailored to the skill level and ambition of the group.
Healthy, achievable expectations will be set at the beginning of the course.
Minimum numbers required to run the course and each training session.
You need to have a valid full membership of NZHGPA and PG2 license.
Emergency communication device recommended (i.e., inreach, SPOT, PLB)
The lessons:
Weekly or every other week based on group preference.
Weekday evenings.
Based in Christchurch, Mt. Pleasant.
The days out:
Putting the theory in to practise:
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To make the most of best conditions, we will notify of possible flying days a few days in advance through a group communication channel.
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Based on your availability you will choose to sign up
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Final confirmation will be made the evening prior, after updated weather check
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You will be notified of meeting location and time for next morning (hiking possible)
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You drive yourself / carpool to given location (transport is not included in the course price)
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LZ briefing - daily discussions etc. - flying with guidance over radio
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Flight & day debrief
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Home time
Transport not included. Allow for a full day - Pack lunch and dream big!
Our Vision
At Progress, we are passionate about paragliding and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, whether you're a new PG2 or a seasoned pilot looking to upskill. Our classroom based lessons and practical days out in the hills ensure that you get the most comprehensive and hands-on learning experience possible.
Your instructor
Hello, aspiring pilots and adventure enthusiasts! I'm Ondra, your dedicated paragliding instructor, here to help you spread your wings and soar through the skies. With five exhilarating years of paragliding experience under my belt, I know firsthand the incredible transformation this sport can bring to one's life.
Early on in my own paragliding journey, I had the privilege of being mentored by seasoned instructors and experienced pilots, and that guidance proved invaluable. It taught me the importance of having a trusted source for answers, tips, and tricks. Now, I find myself in a position to pay it forward, sharing not just the successes but also the lessons learned through both work and mistakes.
I'm here to be that guiding presence you can turn to as you embark on your paragliding adventure. Together, we'll reach new heights, and I can't wait to be part of your flying journey.
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Cheers,
Ondra
