SkyOut Thermal/ XC Light at Corryong Nov 18/19/20

This 3-day Clinic (run by Roger Stanford, SkyOut Paragliding)  is aimed to introduce and improve pilots' inland skill level and progress onto cross country flying.  The course begins with the focus on thermalling skills and coring effectively, keeping the glider balanced in flight. This then moves into the XC lite stage, flying XC tasks around the mountains with our guiding team. Included is theory and presentations on thermalling, decision making, instrument use, equipment maintenance and reserve packing and group retrieve service.   We will aim for 2 flights/day, potentially 3 flights if the majority of the group bomb out during the thermal/XC flight of the day.   There will also be tandems available for those wishing to thermal/XC in the tandem for more 1 on 1 coaching and instruction (we can't offer everyone this service as it is a max of 1/day).

This is open to all pilot levels and aims to improve your inland flying skills.  Back up dates are 25 to 27 Nov.

The XC clinic total cost is $600 per pilot* (with a $150 deposit required to book your spot)

For bookings and to make your deposit email Roger@skyoutparagliding.com   

*Remember SPHGC members can claim for a $150 NSWHPA skills development subsidy through the club !

See detailed course information points below.

The course is structured to include essential skills and support to develop your flying and XC Skills.

• Morning briefings on weather and horse race debriefs from previous days flights.
• Thermal and XC presentations x 3. 
• Instrument setup presentation and guide to instrument use.
• Daily weather briefs and XC tasks around the valley.
• Transport from LZ to launch and retrieves from flights.
• Aim for 2 flights/day - 
  • morning flight to determine glide ratio in nil wind, trim speed/min sink/accelerated flight in nil wind, descent rate (at trim/min sink/accelerated) in nil wind, rear glide performance and rear riser steering/active flying
  • afternoon thermal and XC task with multiple gaggles (depending on experience level) with XC tasks to provide intro to instrument use, task setting and gaggle flying.
• XC guides from the Sky Out team to help pilots find the next thermal and to provide overwatch on pilots' position and potential risks.
• Immediate post flight analysis and progression report for low airtime pilots.