Frequently Asked Questions - Certification Courses

If you know you want to learn to hang glide solo, these are the things you need to know. We have all the gear to teach so you just have to sign up to our Certification Courses and away we go!

Where can I see some videos of scooter towing?

There is a great video of Scooter Towing here. It's more suited to convincing schools to use the scooter-tow method but it's a great overview for any potential pilot/student.

....and YouTube of course! :)

Following is a Youtube playlist with many videos of our towing, from first-timers to experienced students:

What is included in the Novice Certification Course?

Our Novice Course is our most popular option for students. Essentially, we include all the training, equipment, exams and books that you need, and we will work with you until you pass your Novice written and flying skill tests. We get you to the point that you become a confident and capable full hang glider pilot who is ready to fly recreationally and start racking up some serious airtime!

Where are you located?

Please check out our contact us page for our current flying site information: http://instinct.pro/contact

We also post our location with an interactive map for customized driving directions on every session we schedule.

How often do you run the Novice Certification Courses?

A student can start their Novice course at anytime. We are out at the field almost every nice weekend, and many good weekday evenings when sunlight and weather allow. We do the in-class portion of the courses year-round as demand arises.

In-class sizes range from 4-8 students and then on-glider sessions depends on the equipment and instructors we have on hand.

To keep abreast of when our next courses are, watch the calendar or subscribe to the various newsletters.

How strong do you have to be?

You don't necessarily have to be physically fit. Once you become proficient, it doesn't take much effort to hang glide.

You're suspended in the harness by your centre-of-gravity on your body so in calm conditions, you barely have to even hold onto the bar. This allows you to relax and enjoy the flight even more.

As long as you are a coordinated person, fly the right-sized equipment for you and in flying conditions suitable for your level of experience most fitness levels are suitable.

Here is a picture of the trainer glider we use on the Intro/Discovery Sessions. The guy is holding it up with ONE-HAND! There is a light breeze that is picking up the glider but it shows how easy it is to handle these trainer gliders.