Beginner Certification Course

The second step in your certification (after a Discovery Session). This course will give you a good foundation of flying skills, both on the glider and on the ground, and ensure hang gliding is a sport you would like to pursue.

It includes all ground-school (theory), text book, flight training sessions and the exam to get your HPAC Beginner rating. We work with you to progressively and comfortably build your flying judgment and skills so that you can confidently enjoy the sport of hang gliding for yourself.

By the time you are finished this course, expect to be flying up to altitudes of at least 100' where you will be releasing from the tow line, flying free and coming into land unassisted. By this point, you will know if this sport is for you and may then continue on to our Full Certification Course.