Courses & Training
Paragliding Course
& Training
Paragliding is an adventure sport that captures the wind and take you soaring above the ground to gain a 360 degree view of the mountains and sky.
Price COP/ Person
8.000.000
Our course includes…
Paragliding Course and Training
Take to the skies on your own! If you’ve ever dreamt of flying like a bird, this is your chance to make that dream come true!
Become internationally certified by APPI through our 40+ hour paragliding course. Paragliding Medellin is the pioneer of paragliding in Colombia. We have been flying since 1992 and we have developed a comprehensive course plan that allows you to learn the thrill of flight following the highest safety standards. Learn a new skill while taking in the breathtaking green mountains of the Aburra Valley – there’s no better place to learn!
You will receive an Association of Paragliding Pilots and Instructors (APPI) Adventure Pilot Certification upon the completion of this course. We are registered with APPI as school #83 and our APPI license number is 11336.
Our Objective
At the end of this course, pilots should be able to safely and confidently take-off, fly, and land using a paraglider. If all course requirements are completed, new pilots will be certified internationally as paragliders. Your safety is our priority at all times.
We accept up to 4 students per course. The instructor and student(s) will agree on a training schedule prior to beginning training. Please note that weather conditions may impact training schedules. We will do our best to accommodate to your schedule so you can take flight independently. If you are interested in taking an intensive course, please contact us for more information.
Cost
The course costs 8.000.000 COP to study and practice achieve an International APPI Certification. We accept payments in cash only, either in COP or in USD. Unfortunately, we do not accept checks, travelers checks, or credit cards for the course.
Students must pay a 50% non-refundable cash deposit on the first day of the course to secure their registration. Upon completion of the course, the student must pay the other 50% of the course fee. The course must be paid in full prior to receiving a certification.
What is included?
- 10 hours of Theory Classes (Five 2-hour classes)
- 40 hours of ground handling practice.
- 1 training tandem flight (30 minutes)
- 30 low height solo flights (100 ft max.)
- 10 high takeoff solo flights (< >3000 ft)
- Safety training
- Insurance policy
- Use of Paragliding Medellin equipment during the course.
What is not included?
- Transportation to and from the launch site every day
- GoPro rental
- Students should bring their own food and drinks if they so desire.