Become a top pilot

Performance Clinics for ADVANCED XC Pilots

Performance Flying Course

This course is intended for pilots that do already XC but want to perform better and learn all they should know for a high level of flying. The course will teach you advanced knowledge of performance flying and we will go deep into “Flight Mechanics”, “Speed to Fly”, “Group Flying”, “Mental Preparation”, “Weather Analysis”, and technical knowledge of “Flying Technologies” and “Equipment Maintenance”. It is a course where you will find your limits and break them safely under instructor supervision.

Course resume

During the course, we will fly in strong conditions and do our best to optimize our flights and improve our flying skills.

XC flights
Performance flying in the group
Competition tips and tricks
Theory about performance flying
Training mental skills

and all with an RedBull X-Alps 2019 pilot

Trans Alps Adventure

Detailed information

Become top XC and race pilot

Our courses are high-level with a focus on active pedagogy and autonomy. You will learn as much as you can during the course. We offer double than our competition.

The course includes

An active pedagogy APPI paragliding course

with a fluent English.
5-6 days of XC flying under a supervision

XC flights in the area.
Package training materials, flight log
The local shuttle ride to the flying sites

(takeoff and landing). You won't be using your car.
Theory classes
- Safety attitude and flight planning
- Weather and map analysis
- The right choice of take-off place and time
- Tactical and strategic in-flight adaptation
- Target choice
- The polar curve of paraglider
- Speed bar use according to MacReady and specific conditions
- Constant climbing rate
- Lift strategy
- Transition optimization
- Change of rhythm
- Team flying
- Mental concentration
- Tactical and physical flight engagement
- Competition rules/regulations
- Electronic equipment for competitions
- Technical aspects of competitions
- Performance self-assessment
- Equipment setup

Course does not include

Accommodation

But we can help you find something that fits your needs.
Insurance

Our courses are done with the highest focus on safety, but if you want to come insured, you are welcome.
Food and drinks
Club Penon membership fee

Cost (min. 4 people): US$699

Private course cost: US$2700

Master 'N Chief Instructor

School owner

"Dedication, professionalism, competence, passion, knowledge, progress, guidance, safety, and fun is my motto when I teach you how to fly. Our happy students are our best advertising."

Marko Hrgetic, APPI Master instructor #14372
SIV and XC Certified APPI instructor
APPI Pedagogical comity
APPI Representative Mexico
X-Alps 2019 Athlete

More than 1000 students in the various courses.

15 years of experience

About me

Useful Information

Tips & Resources

What kind of weather to expect

There is no like Valle de Bravo weather. Incredible 360 flyable days per year! IT IS JUST CRAZY GOOD!

We never cancel courses due to bad weather. There is NO bad weather in Valle de Bravo. When you book your course you can bet you will finish your training as scheduled. It really sucks when you travel to learn, and spend money, and then the weather messes it up.

In the dry season, November to May, we fly from early morning till the evening, and in the rainy season May to October, we fly from early morning till early afternoon.

The daily temperature throughout the year is 20-33 C. Winter nights can be cold.

Daily schedule

During the course, we try to teach you as much as you can absorb. The day is divided into practical parts and theoretical lessons. We leave early morning, in general 8 AM, and in the dry season, we come back at 8 PM. In the rainy season, we come back at 5 PM.

Necessary Gear or Clothes

Long sleeves for practice on the ground are good to have. Sun can be strong, so Sun's cream is a good choice.

For flying is good to have a windstopper jacket and if you have light gloves, take them. If you have your own helmet, bring it. Sunglasses are preferable to have due to wind and Sun.

If you have high shoes or boots, bring them. It is good to protect your ankles while we practice. Not obligatory.

If you have GoPro or camera, you can bring it.

You will not need a car, so don't rent. It is a waste of money.

IMPORTANT

We will not accept any person that:

has medical issues that can put him at any risk
people that use drugs on a regular basis
people that are under influence of alcohol
does not respect other people

Useful Information

Join hundreds of our happy students,
and sign up to our next course.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Do you want special dates for you and your group? If you are 4 or more, we can always give you the dates you want.

XC Courses

No events found

The gear

Buy your own equipment

In our school, you can buy new equipment at excellent prices. We will teach you how to choose the best gear for you.

Check what we offer here