Acro paragliding is the "high aerobatics" of flight. It is the most spectacular and, at the same time, the most high-risk discipline in the sport. Entry into Acro courses is permitted only after the pilot has achieved flawless mastery of SIV course skills. Training Stages (By Maneuvers): A) Intro to Acro: Wingover: The "alphabet" of Acro. Swinging the wing from side to side at an angle of more than 90 degrees. This stage teaches energy management. Spiral Dive: A controlled rapid descent with high G-force loading. Asymmetric Spiral: A spiral where the wing "dives" on every rotation. B) Intermediate Maneuvers: SAT: One of the most famous Acro maneuvers, where the pilot and the wing rotate around different centers (the wing moves forward, while the pilot moves backward). Full Stall: Completely stalling the wing in mid-air and performing a controlled "recovery." Deep Stall / Parachutal: Maintaining the wing in a vertical descent mode. C) Advanced Acro: Helicopter: The wing rotates around its vertical axis like a helicopter propeller. Tumble / Looping: Rotating the wing vertically over and under the pilot (vertical flip). Misty Flip / McTwist: Dynamic maneuvers that require reactions within fractions of a second. 3. Safety in Acro Courses Acro training is never conducted over land. Over Water: All Acro practice is performed over a lake or the sea. Safety Boat: A rescue boat is constantly on standby on the water to recover the pilot. Equipment: Acro pilots use specialized "Acro Harnesses" equipped with two reserve parachutes. Automatic Life Jacket: The pilot wears an inflatable vest that activates upon contact with water. 4. Required Documentation and Prerequisites License: Minimum P4 or P5 level. SIV Certificate: Entry is strictly prohibited unless the pilot has completed at least 2-3 full SIV clinics. Insurance: Specialized sports insurance that specifically covers acrobatic flying.
7 modules • 24 lessons • 15 h 30 min
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View Full SyllabusIn Acro (Aerobatics) paragliding, equipment is not just a tool for flight—it is a life-support system operating at the absolute limits of physical possibility. When G-loads reach 7G during a maneuver, your effective weight increases sevenfold. This places colossal stress on every line, carabiner, and harness attachment point.
4 minAn Acro (Aerobatics) Course daily plan is not just a schedule of flights—it is an intensive technical and physical cycle where each stage serves to "reprogram" the pilot's muscle memory. Progress in Acro is directly linked to discipline and the in-depth analysis of every single flight.
4 minAn Acro (Aerobatics) Course is the "high-performance piloting" of paragliding, where a pilot learns to command the wing in extremely dynamic and aggressive regimes. It is an art form that demands mathematical precision, physical endurance, and a perfect feel for the wing.
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