Beginner Paraglider Course in Åre
Learn to paraglide in Åre – from your first steps on the ground to your first mountain flights in the mountains.
Our beginner paragliding course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to fly with no previous paragliding experience. We start from the very beginning and guide you step by step, from ground handling and your first short flights to mountain flights.
Our beginner courses take place during the summer in Åre and run from Monday to Saturday.
The goal is for you to complete the course with a Swedish Student Pilot Licence with Mountain Rating, giving you a safe and solid foundation to continue developing as a paraglider pilot.
Price: SEK 10,500
6 days of training
Up to 10 mountain flights included
6-month weather guarantee
For bookings: patrik@1420airborne.se
From the ground to your first mountain flights
We start by getting familiar with the equipment and learning how to control the paraglider on the ground. From there, we progress to training hills where you practise take-offs, landings and short flights.
Once you have mastered the basics, it is time for your first real high-altitude flights. This is where you put everything you have learned into practice, flying under the guidance of our instructors.
Everyone progresses at a different pace, and we move on to the next stage when you are ready.
Six days of training – Monday to Saturday
The course runs for six days and combines theory with ground handling, training-hill flights and mountain flights.
Because paragliding depends on weather and wind conditions, there is no fixed schedule for each day. We adapt the training to the conditions and make the most of the best flying opportunities for the practical parts of the course.
During the course, you will learn:
* Equipment and safety checks
* Ground handling and glider control
* Take-off and landing techniques
* Training-hill flights and practical flying exercises
* High-altitude flights
* Basic aerodynamics
* Meteorology and weather assessment
* Airspace and flying regulations
* Risk assessment and safety
* Planning and carrying out a safe flight
The course includes both theoretical and practical training, as well as the tests and examinations required for the rating.
Up to 10 mountain flights included
The number of mountain flights required to successfully complete the course varies from student to student.
For this reason, we include up to 10 mountain flights in the course price. This means there is no additional charge for each moundtain flight within your first 10 flights.
If you need more than 10 mountain flights to meet the training requirements, additional flights can be arranged at an extra cost.
6-month weather guarantee
Paragliding is weather-dependent, and safety always comes first.
If weather conditions prevent us from completing all the required training during your course week, you can return and complete the remaining parts of the course at a later course date at no additional course fee.
The weather guarantee is valid for 6 months from the final day of your original course and applies when the course cannot be completed due to weather conditions.
This means we never need to rush flights when the conditions are not suitable.
Equipment included
You do not need to buy your own paragliding equipment before the course.
During the course, you can use the equipment required for the practical training. This also gives you an opportunity to learn more about different types of equipment before deciding what to buy.
When you are ready to purchase your own equipment, we are happy to advise you on choosing a paraglider, harness, reserve parachute and other equipment.
Who can join the beginner course?
You do not need any previous paragliding experience.
We start from the beginning and adapt the training to your individual progress. You should have a normal level of physical fitness, as the course involves ground training, running and moving through mountain terrain.
The most important thing is that you are motivated to learn to fly and ready for six exciting days in Åre.
Price – SEK 10,500
The course price includes:
* 6 days of training, Monday to Saturday
* Theoretical and practical training
* Use of paragliding equipment during the course
* Up to 10 mountain flights
* Instructor guidance and coaching
* Theoretical and practical examinations
* 6-month weather guarantee
Additional costs
* SSFF membership and insurance
* Lift passes and any transport to take-off sites
* Any mountain flights beyond the 10 included
* Accommodation and meals
Accommodation is not included in the course price. You are free to choose accommodation in Åre that suits your preferences and budget.
After the beginner course
Once you have completed your beginner course, your adventure as a paraglider pilot has only just begun.
The next step is to keep flying, gain experience and continue developing your skills. As you progress, opportunities open up for thermal flying, cross-country flying (XC), SIV training and flying at new locations both in Sweden and abroad.
At 1420 Airborne, you can continue your development through further training, coaching, SIV courses and our paragliding trips around the world.
Our goal is not simply to get you through the beginner course – we want to give you a safe and solid foundation for many years of paragliding.
Book your beginner paragliding course
We organise a limited number of beginner paragliding courses in Åre during the summer, so we recommend booking your place well in advance.
Price: SEK 10,500
Course duration: Monday–Saturday
Location: Åre, Sweden
mountain flights: Up to 10 included
Weather guarantee: 6 months
Bookings and questions
Bookings are made by email:
patrik@1420airborne.se
Let us know which course week you are interested in, and we will get back to you with information about availability and the next steps.
Welcome to 1420 Airborne – take your first step towards becoming a paraglider pilot!