What is an SIV?
In the world of paragliding & paramotoring, SIV courses are specialized training programs designed to help pilots safely experience and manage the kinds of extreme flight situations that can occur. These tailored training courses are essential for any pilot looking to improve their skills, gain confidence, and ensure they are prepared for unexpected events in the air which can happen due to weather conditions or pilot input.
Why Take an SIV Course?
Paragliding & paramotoring is an incredible sport that offers the thrill of soaring through the skies. However, like any form of aviation, it comes with risks. Weather changes, turbulence, or incorrect handling can lead to situations where a pilot's wing may behave unpredictably. SIV courses are designed to simulate these scenarios in a controlled environment, allowing pilots to learn how to react and recover safely and more importantly, learn to avoid them.
Key Benefits of SIV Training
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Enhanced Safety: Learn how to manage your glider energy correctly along with extreme situations like wing collapses, stalls, and spins.
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Increased Confidence: Build your confidence by mastering corrective manoeuvres.
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Skill Development: Improve your overall piloting skills by understanding your wing's behaviour and the weather around you.
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Controlled Environment: Practice real life situations over the water with safety boats and instructors ready to assist.
Why Take an SIV Course?
SIV courses are beneficial for all levels of pilots as long as you are capable of unassisted take off and landing. From beginners who have recently gained their pilot's license to more experienced fliers looking to refine their skills you'll expand your understanding of glider control. If you want to take your paragliding to the next level and ensure you're fully prepared for anything the skies might throw at you, an SIV course is an invaluable experience.
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