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Aerochute Training Flight
Aerochute Training Flight
Highlights
- 360 degree turns, climbs and descents
- Learn how to do a touch and go on the runway!
- Walk away with a feeling of achievement and excitement
An Aerochute training lesson will give you your first lesson in how to fly the Aerochute powered parachute.The Aerochute is one of the easiest, safest and most innovative ways to fly and likely start you off to becoming a pilot who can can enjoy the skies and share it with your family and friends.
What's Included?
- Aerochute training flight
- Pre-flight briefing
- Use of flying suit, gloves and helmet
Your aerochute experience begins with a pre-flight briefing. Your instructor will explain the aircraft controls, and outline the fundamentals of piloting an aerochute. Then it's out to the runway for pre-flight checks. After the checks have been completed its time to strap in for takeoff.
Once in the air you will enjoy the feeling of flying free through the air and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding areas. You then have the option to take the controls and fly for yourself. You will be shown how to use the power and steering controls. Your instructor will then teach you to do 360 turns, climb and descend, fly straight and level and most importantly how to do a touch and go on the runway!
You will walk away from this experience with the feeling of achievement, excitement and a smile on your face. This lesson could start you on an exciting journey to your Aerochute Pilot Certificate, only 20 hrs is required all under the supervision of a qualified instructor. If you or a family member has ever wanted to fly try this experience and..."Let the Adventure Begin...!"
Session Length
- Please allow 1-2 hours, including a safety briefing, tuition, 25 minutes instructional flying time and debrief
- Aerochute trial flights operate seven days per week, subject to weather
- The training lessons are conducted between 6.30am and 9:30am
Guidelines
- A minimum age of 12 can take this lesson but you need to be 15 for a pilot certificate
- A maximum weight of 115kg per person applies
Cancellation
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Numbers on the Day
You will be one on one with your flight instructor.
Weather
Flying may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions which would make flying dangerous.You will be required to call your experience provider to confirm your booking the day prior to your flight.
Dress Code
You will be provided with flying suits, gloves, helmets and an intercom. You should be prepared for the weather conditions of an open cockpit and suggest participants wear long pants, a jacket, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen and sturdy footwear.
Other Info
You will be required to sign an indemnity form on the day and a temporary RA Australian Membership. Your name and address is required for Flight Docket records. This flight record will be the first entry to go towards a full pilot's licence if you wish to pursue a pilot training program.
This experience takes places in Leopold, 15 minutes east of Geelong, VIC.
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