Speedflying is the hot new way to glide down a mountain. It involves miniature gliders and a combination of skis which allows for a fast descent, riding, sliding, jumping and even flying over obstacles at speed even higher of 70km/h - 40mph !!!
You start speedriding on hills and then move to small jumps and eventually multiple touch before attacking steep mountains. Snow slopes are the original form however, sand dunes and all terrain boards and skis have been employed during recent months.
Also 'foot-launched on high wind' is becoming a sport on its own.
So ready to try the new fun ?
Great To begin speed flying training on snow you must be a fairly experienced skier and be confident on the slopes. If you have some paragliding experience, then even better !
Riding on board is possible but not desirable at training stage
Our training is divided in three levels:
Level 1 - Basic Pilot- Speedriding (1 day)
Training aim to independent skiers, limited or none glider flying experience
Skills Development
Wind < 30km/hr on, 10km/hr side/back
20 flights on "official slopes"
Level 2 - Intermediate pilot- Speedflying (2 days)
Training in steep mountain flying on calm conditions, aim for adv skier, paraglider and/or Basic Speedrider pilot
Wind 0-20km/hr
15 Long rides Training slope with skis
15 Hill Jump flights with skis
Equipment Manipulation
Trim Speed adjustment
Inflating and kiting
Forward launch, steering
skiing while keeping glider overhead
Flair, break & stopping
Turning while riding
Flying close to ground
maintaining speed
Jumping, Touch and go, long jumps Flight trajectory
Precision Landing
Offtrack flying
Mountain issues
Rescue considerations
This is your choice of a 2 day, weekend program, involving speedriding lesson (3-4 hr) in a group of max 4, per Instructor
Includes teaching materials.
Transportation to/from training site
Main equipment such as speedgliders and harness
Does NOT include
Personal gear (skis, snowboard, helmet, goggles, gloves)
Ski lifts if applicable
accommodations (available on request)
Airplane tickets (available on request)
