Take Your Paragliding Skills to the Next Level!

Would you like to become a more confident, skilled and self-assured pilot? Join 1420 Airborne at beautiful Lake Idro in Italy for six intensive days of SIV training over water, personalised feedback and plenty of opportunities to develop your flying skills.

The course combines theory, practical training over water and video analysis. You will learn how your wing reacts in different situations and practise managing them in a controlled environment with support from experienced instructors.

This is a week dedicated to improving your flying skills, building confidence and gaining a better understanding of both your wing and your own flying.

The course is led by Pål Hammar Rognöy, accompanied by Patrik from 1420 Airborne.

Six Days of Training and Progress

We plan for two SIV flights per practical training day, weather permitting. Any additional flights are a bonus if conditions allow.

Training is combined with theory, briefings and video analysis to help you get the most out of every flight.

Course Schedule

Saturday, 8 May – Arrival day
Travel to Italy and Lake Idro.

Sunday, 9 May – Theory and preparation
We review the equipment, training area and manoeuvres covered during the course, preparing you for the practical training days.

Monday, 10 May – SIV training over water
Practical training begins, focusing on flight manoeuvres and wing control.

Tuesday, 11 May – Training and video analysis
We continue training and review your flights to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Wednesday, 12 May – Further pilot development
More practical training, individual feedback and time to work towards your personal goals.

Thursday, 13 May – Training and refinement
Continue building experience and improving your control of the wing.

Friday, 14 May – Final training day
We finish with further training and a group debrief. The course is expected to finish at approximately 3:00 pm.

Saturday, 15 May – Departure day
Travel home from Italy.

Interested in Acro Training?

If you would like to take your flying further, there may also be an opportunity to practise acro manoeuvres, depending on your experience, skill level and goals for the week.

Discuss your objectives with the instructor so that you can explore which training options are suitable for you.

What’s Included

• Six days of theory and practical training.

• Instructor support and individual feedback.

• Radio with headset for communication during flights.

• Life jacket suitable for the training.

• Video recordings of training flights.

• Video analysis on all course days except the final day.

• Review of flight manoeuvres, extreme flight situations and reserve parachute procedures.

• Equipment check, including reserve parachute compatibility.

• Individual feedback to help you identify areas for further development.

Prerequisites and Equipment

This course is suitable for pilots who want to develop their skills and take the next step in their paragliding journey.

To participate, you must:

• Have completed at least 40 high-altitude flights.

• Be able to launch and land independently.

• Have a reserve parachute that has been repacked within the last six months.

• Have paragliding equipment in good condition.

Not sure whether you are ready? Contact 1420 Airborne and we will be happy to help you check your experience and prerequisites.

Travel, Accommodation and Additional Costs

To give you flexibility, you arrange and pay for your own flights and accommodation.

The following are not included in the course price:

• Flights to Italy.

• Accommodation.

• Meals.

• Transport to the launch site.

• Airport transfers.

• Replacement of the life jacket’s CO₂ cartridge if activated.

Airport transfers: Transfers may be purchased locally for €35 each way, subject to availability.

Life jacket activation: If you deploy your reserve parachute and activate the life jacket cartridge, a €35 replacement fee applies.

Important: Please contact 1420 Airborne before booking flights or accommodation. We need to confirm that the course will go ahead before you make your travel arrangements.

Price and Booking

SEK 11,900 per person

Six days of training, SIV practice over water and the opportunity to develop your skills alongside other pilots at a beautiful flying destination in Italy.

Ready to build confidence, improve your technique and gain valuable experience?

Please remember to contact 1420 Airborne before booking flights or accommodation so we can confirm that the course will go ahead.