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Lasha Japava’s paragliding journey began in 2006. His professional career was solidified in 2014 through intensive training in Gudauri under instructor Anatoly Mikhaluta.
Nodar Beroshvili – Paragliding (Tandem) Pilot & Instructor 🚀 How It All Began: First Steps in Paragliding Nodar Beroshvili discovered the art of paragliding in 2016. His journey into aviation began after meeting Lasha Japava, who introduced him to the Paragliding Federation of Georgia.
The Beginning: First Steps in Paragliding Tornike Zakaidze began his journey into the art of paragliding in 2018. His first steps in the sport are closely linked to the development of paragliding in Gudauri, where he first spread his wings as one of the local pioneer pilots.
Irakli Khvistani – Paraglider Pilot and Tandem Instructor Early Career and Professional Development Irakli Khvistani’s journey in paragliding began in 2019 after meeting Lasha Jafava. Under Jafava's instruction, Irakli completed a comprehensive paragliding course between 2019 and 2020, covering Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
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Reserve Parachute Repacking Course Repacking a paragliding reserve parachute is one of the most critical components of flight safety. According to international standards (FAI, APPI, DHV), a reserve parachute must be repacked at least once or twice a year (every 6 months) to prevent fabric deformation and ensure minimum deployment time.
This course is designed for those who wish to fly long distances (Cross-Country - XC) and participate in competitions. Key Stages: Thermal Flying: Learning how to locate rising air currents, how to "center" within them, and how to reach maximum altitude effectively.
This course is designed for experienced pilots who wish to perform non-commercial flights (such as flying with friends or family members). Prerequisites: A minimum of a P4 (Advanced) level license and flight hours (typically 100-200 hours).
Foundational Manuvers (Introductory) Focuses on wing control and basic collapses. It builds the pilot’s confidence in handling common turbulence.
