GLSW & Surrey Scout Paragliding Club
Three types of course are available:
- Introductory Course
- A one day introductory course which involves safety training, canopy theory and launching, and three tethered round canopy flights. Due to insurance restrictions this course is not open to members of the public.
- Parascenders Badge Course
- Applicants must have attended an introductory day before they can attend the badge course. The course includes theory lectures and self release flights. A further day helping at an introductory day is also required.
- Wings Flying Course
- A two day course for persons interested in flying the wing canopies. Applicants must be over 16 years of age.
E-mail the GLSW & Surrey Scout Paragliding Club for further details.
Introductory Course
The Introductory Course for over-14s lasts for one day. We will start by teaching you how to do a parachute-landing roll and tell you about the parachute that you are going to use during the day. A member of the team will then undertake a trial flight to check the wind conditions. Your flying then commences. Your course includes three launches. Club members who run your courses are volunteers and are all members of the British Hangliding and Paragliding Association.
The Young Person Experience days for under-14s consist of two sessions starting at 09:30hrs and 14:00hrs. The youngsters will be taught basic landing rolls and how to put on a harness they will then receive two flights, flying tandem with a member of the club.
Responsible adults must accompany any participants under the age of 16 throughout the day.
Course Dates for 2007
- Over-14 Courses
March 17th, 31st; April 28th, 29th; May 12th, 19th, 20th; June 2nd, 16th, 17th; July 14th, 15th; September 8th, 9th, 22nd, 23rd
- Young Person Experience Days
March 18th; April 1st; May 13th; June 3rd
Over-14s courses can be booked for up to 16 people. Young Person Experience days can be booked for up to 24 places: 12 at 09:30hrs and 12 at 14:00hrs. If you are booking a whole day course for your Troop/Group then it may be mixed with under-14s and over-14s (16 places with a maximum of 6 under-14s per course). All Scouts under the age of 14 will fly tandem with a club member.
Cost
The cost of the over-14s course is £33 per person and the Young Person Experience day is £22 per person.
A deposit of £15 per person is required with the booking form. If you are unsuccessful with the dates you have chosen then your deposit will be returned to you. If you are successfully booked on to one of your dates then your deposit becomes non-returnable.
If we cancel the course you will be able to re-book the course without any further charge. If we are unable to re-book you by the end of our flying year then a refund will be available.
Booking
If you are interested in joining us for a day's paragliding then please contact the booking secretary – Dot Short – on 020 8684 4421. Dates will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please note that all Groups, Districts and Counties undertaking Air Activities (including hovercrafting) are required to notify the Scout Information Centre and County Air Activities Adviser or ACC (Activities) beforehand (as stated in POR Rule 9.12.d).
Eligibility
Any member of the Scout and Guide Associations in the counties of GLSW and Surrey who is at least 14 years of age on the day the activity tales place or any Scout under 14 years in the case of the Young Person Experience day.
What to wear
The activity requires that you must wear boots (DM's or walking boots) with ankle support. High ankle trainers are not acceptable. It is advisable to wear old clothes and overalls may be useful. In case of rain you should bring waterproofs.
Refreshments
There are generally no facilities available on site and you are therefore advised to bring a packed lunch. Hot & cold drinks may usually be purchased from the paragliding team.
Application
All applicants must complete a personal consent form including parents permission if under 18 years of age. Consent forms will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.
Venue and Times
The precise venue is subject to change at short notice and will be notified to attendees within the week preceding the course. However the site will probably be somewhere in Surrey with a maximum travelling time of 1 to 1½ hours. The course will normally start at 09:30hrs and finish at approximately 17:30hrs although this may be later.
Cancellation
By you: If you find you are unable to attend on the day booked please inform me as soon as possible to enable others to be offered the very limited places. Any cancellations made within 28 days of your booked course must be paid for in full unless we are able to re-book the places.
By us: We are dependant on the weather conditions for operations to proceed and as a result activities are subject to cancellation at short notice. In this event we will do our best to arrange another date as soon as possible.
If we are unable to re-book you by the end of our flying year (November) then a refund will be available. Only refunds on medical grounds will be considered during the year.
Parascenders Badge Course
We will put on a parascenders badge course subject to demand (maximum 8 Scouts per course). This course will involve one evening and a complete day and will include four flights.
Course Dates for 2007
The air activities badge course will be put on subject to demand.
Cost
£50 per person
Booking
Please contact the booking secretary – Dot Short – on 020 8684 4421 for details.
Please note that all Groups, Districts and Counties undertaking Air Activities (including hovercrafting) are required to notify the Scout Information Centre and County Air Activities Adviser or ACC (Activities) beforehand (as stated in POR Rule 9.12.d).
Wings Flying Course
A two day course for persons interested in flying the wing canopies. All applicants must have been on at least one basic course and be 16 years old or over
Course Dates for 2007
The wings flying course will be put on subject to demand.
Cost
Please enquire.
Booking
Please contact the booking secretary – Dot Short – on 020 8684 4421 for details.
Please note that all Groups, Districts and Counties undertaking Air Activities (including hovercrafting) are required to notify the Scout Information Centre and County Air Activities Adviser or ACC (Activities) beforehand (as stated in POR Rule 9.12.d).
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