Courses | Paraglider check training

Objective of the course
Identify, understand and experiment with the different stages that constitute the check of a paraglider.

A course support as well as a certificate will be provided at the end of the training.

This course is organized for 2 to 3 participants, every 2 to 3 months, depending on registration and availability.

Specific skill required: none

motivations

Do you want to create your own control workshop or do you want to acquire the skills to work in this field?

This training is for you!

Procedure

Hands-on workshop training

4 days (usually Monday to Thursday) 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can bring one of your paragliders to work on.

Equipment required: slippers!

I am originally from Charente in France where my family made the famous slippers “Charentaises”!

Eric Laforge, founder of ASAGIRI

Points raised

Theoretical part

  • Purpose of a control
  • Sequence, types and frequency
  • Technical data, safety information and working documents
  • equipment and raw materials

Practical part: control, replacement and/or repairs

  • Tissue porosity and strength
  • Lines and risers
  • Fabric and seams
  • Trimming

Bonus

  • Introduction to Harness Controls

Next course

Évènements à venir

Next courses as requested
(usually every 2-3 months)

Duration and hours
4 days (usually Monday to Thursday)
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

languages
English & French

Registrations

Book your seat in a planned next class or let us know if you have time to schedule a class at another time.

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