Become a paragliding pilot
Master piloting and get drunk on the incredible sensations experienced in flight.
Dimension-3 offers you training packages adapted to your level, beginner or experienced.
Choose the internship that suits you best!
Initiation course
■ Objectives You combined theory and practice, in order to acquire a good knowledge of the equipment, aerology and basic gestures of piloting.
■ First solo flight First solo flight Over the course, you will progress at your own pace by making small flights on a gentle slope, educational two-seater flights with dual controls, to finally achieve your first solo flight.
■ Supervision Each student is supervised by two qualified instructors with radio assistance, and uses the school’s equipment.
■ Equipment on loan (available).
■ Duration 3 to 4 days.
Full training / Solo license
■ Objectives Following the introductory course, this complete theoretical and practical training will prepare you for the Swiss Federal Certificate as a paragliding pilot.
A big step towards autonomy is the work of take-off techniques, approach and landing control. You will discover the exploitation of different air masses, fly in thermals, discover new sites, reinforce your skills and learn how to observe the signs of the air.
■ Federal Certificate This training is in accordance with the programme of the Swiss Federation of Free Flight (FSVL) and recognised by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). The patent is recognized worldwide. The minimum number of flights required to take the practical test is 50 flights. (In order to be able to take the practical test, a number of 50 flights is required).
Upgrading to a new level
Like many pilots, you have flown less and less for a thousand reasons, but without ever making the decision to stop paragliding. ()Your volatile soul wakes up again, but you hesitate? The simple sight of the other paragliders in flight makes you sigh with nostalgia?
Take the step! We will take care of you in peace.
We will assist you according to your specific needs: inflation, take-offs, thermal, landings, equipment verification, advice and upgrades.
It’s like riding a bike, you can’t forget it!
Discovery day
The discovery day is individualized (max. 2 participants). This personalized training allows you to perform your first manoeuvres under the supervision of an instructor.
You will discover the equipment, its implementation and the first exercises on a gentle slope.
The highlight of the day: a tandem paragliding flight, with pedagogical exercises and dual controls.
Training at your own pace
Choose one of our formulas
or contact us to evaluate your needs together.
Paragliding Training Center – Price List
The course to start paragliding:
- All basics
- Ability to fly solo
- Training 3 to 4 days
- Equipment on loan
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Obtain the federal patent:
- Theoretical concepts
- In-flight manoeuvres
- Multiply flights
- Exercises for the review
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A personalized program:
- Revisions of the concepts
- Ground exercises
- In-flight manoeuvres
- Evaluation and recommendations
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Discovery and great flight:
- Individualized formula
- Knowledge of the equipment
- Basics and exercises
- Tandem flight with dual controls
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Customised formulas?
You have particular constraints. Our formulas are modular and can be adapted to your needs. Progress at your own pace.
Practical informations for internships
Loan equipment
It is made up of:
- A recent paraglider adapted to your needs,
- A harness with back protection,
- A rescue parachute,
- A helmet,
- From a radio.
Insurances
Students are covered in CAR by our insurance during the training sessions.
FOCA and FSVL approvals
Dimension-3 is a free flight school approved by the FOCA and the FSVL (Federal Office of Civil Aviation and Swiss Free Flight Federation).
Sites / Take-offs
Our privileged sites are located at Villars-sur-Ollon. But other take-off options are available to you, such as Leysin, La Gruyère, and even Sonchaux for a flight on Lake Geneva. We can also take off from Sonchaux to fly on Lake Geneva. The sites are defined according to the training curriculum, on a school slope, beginner take-offs or large flights.
The weather forecast
Weather forecasts, wind and breeze strength, orientation and thunderstorm development potential are essential parameters for paragliding. Every day, we determine the most suitable site for the training course of your internship to ensure optimal safety conditions.
