PROGRESSIV :: Tailored SIV & XC :: Oludeniz, Turkey :: 17-23 May 2008

PROGRESSIV :: Tailored SIV & XC :: Oludeniz, Turkey :: 17-23 May 2008

1 week paragliding safety (SIV) and XC flying course
Tailored according to the individual pilot.

Based in fantastic Oludeniz, Turkey.
6500ft AGL. 3500-4500ft (1000-1400m) ASL for SIV.
Enough height to repeat manoeuvres again and again!

Paragliding Safety Course (SIV) and XC instruction by
Carlo Borsattino, BHPA Chief Flying Instructor

Trip summary

1 week paragliding safety (SIV) and XC flying course
Tailored to the individual pilot's needs.

Start Date: Saturday 17 May 2008
Finish Date: Friday 23 May 2008

Based in world famous Oludeniz, Turkey.

Superb take-offs at 5500ft-6500ft (1700-2000m) AGL/ASL.

For the SIV flights, after a 5 minute glide from take-off you arrive at around 3500-4500ft (1000-1400m) ASL over the bay with incredible views over the Oludeniz coastline. This gives you plenty of height to repeat SIV manoeuvres again and again - which means you rush less and learn far more!

Landing on beautiful white sandy beaches of the Turkish Turquoise Coast next to the warm Mediterranean sea, you can choose to either go back up the mountain for another wonderful flight or relax and enjoy a cool drink over a delicious meal.

Paragliding Safety Course (SIV) and XC instruction by
Carlo Borsattino, BHPA Chief Flying Instructor
& ex British Paragliding Team

About this course

There will be a very strong emphasis on the individual pilot on this course, which will be unique defensive-flying style, ???pilot in command??

Suitable for you?

If you are wondering whether this trip (and course) is the right thing for you, probably the best way to know for sure would be for you to Contact Us and we can talk it over with you.

In summary, you should consider at least the following criteria??

Cost & what's included

PRICE FOR THE COURSE: ??500 per week

??250 deposit payable to secure place.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

- Airport transfers from & to Dalaman (on specified day & time).
- Lectures.
- SIV flight instruction by Carlo Borsattino (over radio).
- Flight briefings & de-briefings - personal & comprehensive.
- Rescue boat with Captain.
- Life jacket hire.
- Transport to take-off on Baba Dag Mountain (10 trips included).

What's not included

We don't include the following things in the cost of our SIV courses as the cost of them can fluctuate a lot, and we don't try to make any money out of them from you.

- Flights. These are usually around ??180. We find the best price for flights for each trip and then reserve flights for the individual to pay for directly themselves. It is always best if everyone is on the same flight, but we understand this is not always possible as people come from all over the UK. All we ask is that, to minimise unnecessary delays, everyone is at the arrival airport at the same time, or earlier than the main group arrival time for the airport transfer.

- Accommodation. There are many hotels in Oludeniz, from around ??15 per night B&B. We don't include the accommodation in our courses because 1) we can't control the prices hotels set, 2) we don't try to make any money from this, and 3) there are just so many different places to stay in Oludeniz to suit all manner of taste and pocket! We do however strongly recommend that all the pilots in our group stay at the same hotel as us, as this makes the logistics MUCH easier for everyone - especially yourself. We will let you know which hotel the group will be staying at, somewhere inexpensive and conventiently located for the course, in due course once you have booked.

- Turkish Forestry Authority Road Toll. This is an extra, payable for each and every trip up the mountain. It should be approximately ??6-8, payable in Turkish Lira and collected by the truck driver per trip.

NOTES:

Additional transport rides to the top take-offs (1700m-2000m) at Baba Dag Mountain will cost approximately ??6 per trip, plus the Turkish Forestry Authority road toll.

Equipment needed

You will need the following equipment for this trip:

Compulsory:
You will need to bring your own: Glider; Harness; Helmet; Reserve (recently and correctly repacked); 2m Radio (working properly and of decent quality) with ability to hear easily and talk in-flight (please test this out on the ground and in flight BEFORE you come on the trip, to make sure it works properly); Speed System (correctly fitted); Aquapac - waterproof pocket for your radio (see our shop); Adequate Travel & Medical Insurance; Flights; Sun hat & plenty of suntan lotion; A sense of humour and adventure!!

Recommended:
We recommended having a GPS for all XC flying, as they are very useful things indeed, but it is not absolutely essential that you have one. If you do have a GPS, make sure you know how to use it! We recommend the GARMIN MAP 76S.

Also:
Drinks system; Shorts, Sandals, and Sunnies!

To book or enquire

If you??

PROGRESSIV :: Tailored SIV & XC :: Oludeniz, Turkey :: 17-23 May 2008

Anthony Downs - UK Course

Thanks again for all of your awesome instruction and advice. It's great to have finally got my licence! Hope all is well and you're having a good time on the hill today. Cheers, Anthony
Amelie Severing - Tandem

Just wanted to say thank you very much for our tandem flight yesterday. Carlo, you made us feel at ease rightaway and if you had said "Let's fly to France" we would have trusted you it would work. :-) I ...
Taylan Pehlivanzade - Trips

Very high quality instruction thanks to the confidence bestowed on me, and the interactive choice of manoeuvres. Best level for me for the same reasons. I learnt lots! ... turn reversals :-) ... entering spirals swif ...
Nancy Elliott - Trips

I had ideas and dreams, but I never could have imagined what I actually achieved! My flying just got better and better, and I found I really got into XC flying for the first time. My thermalling skills have improve ...
Mike Parfitt - Trips

I found the course excellent in respect of information flow. I was extremely happy with the whole experience. Your skills in the air allowed both you to extend everyones XC flights, hence providing more airtime durin ...
Richard Sears - UK Course

Thank you to Carlo and Nancy for all their help and patience in getting me through the course. Being a little uncomfortable with heights I found their professionalism and thoroughness very reassuring. Once again thank ...
Pam Keen - Tandem

We had a lovely day last Sunday, Alex and Alison really enjoyed their flights. Lovely scenery and fantastic weather! Thank you for making it so special. Hopefully we will be back in the not too distant future. We h ...
Georgina Lewin - Tandem

Harry and Hugo both really enjoyed their tandem paraglider flights and I know they would love to do the experience again. It was such a fantastic day, they both had long flights and were even able to climb up very high ...
Paul Marshall - UK Course

I had a lovely flight, which I regard as my first proper flight on my own... I enjoyed it immensely! Once again thank you for everything you and Nancy have done for me, it is very appreciated. ... a wonderful experie ...
Jenni Fleming - UK Course

Thanks for a great day yesterday. I'd really like to carry on with the training and do the EP course - getting started as soon as possible... Just let me know what you need from me in order to continue! Thanks fo ...
Peter Campbell - Trips

This Flybubble trip was a most memorable adventure that I treasure dearly. I felt I received the best coaching possible. We made the greatest opportunity of every opportunity to fly. Pre-flight briefing were very g ...
Abigail Barr - Trips

The course was fantastic. I learnt as much if not more than I hoped. I learnt what is possible, what I am capable of, what I need to do to achieve it, why I love it, and why every one should do it. Throughout the c ...
John Hughes - Trips

Having trained with Carlo and recently passed my CP I knew this would be a good opportunity to get in some flying knowing we were in good hands. This coupled with our hosts excellent local knowledge meant we had some e ...
Nick Byrne - UK Course

Thanks for a fantastic weekend. I had a great time and specially thanks to Greg and Nancy for their excellent and friendly tuition. I will definitely be back! I hope the weather stays as good as it was that weekend s ...
Bobby Brown - Trips

The trip lived up perfectly to my expectations and with some bonuses! I achieved far more actual flying than on previous trips. I was truly pleased with the trip and grateful for everything you did to accomplish it ...
Lorraine Eaton - UK Course

Thank you, thank you, thank you, your instruction has been excellent, and Flybubble are professional, but yet friendly and flexible. It is so much easier when you feel supported by your school helping with the fledglin ...
John Flynn - UK Course

Regards my training, the quality of training, support and expertise provided by you has far exceeded my expectations. I have no doubt I am with the best school operating on the South Downs. I'd like to continue ...
Si Brewster - Trips

The trip was excellent and I know I will benefit greatly from everything I learnt and fly better and safer. Also thanks a million for the photos… Thanks again and I also hope to see you soon. Cheers ...
Paul Marshall - UK Course

I had a fantastic time over the weekend and still can't believe the wonderful feeling that flying can give you, and I am just a nervous beginner! Thank you both for spending the time to teach me, I really do appr ...
Alex Crowe - Tandem

Laura had a fabulous time today and we were both very happy... well worth the wait! Thanks, Alex - Highbury, London
June Hill - Tandem

Thank you both for an absolutely wonderful experience, truly wonderful. I think I can say that I am hooked! Cannot wait to do another one. Thank you again for a great day and hope to see you again. Many thanks, Jun ...
Grita Rose-Innes - Trips

The course was reassuring and excellent. The level of instruction was perfect for my skills. I liked the gradual build-up. I learnt lots. Made me feel more confident. I discovered the capabilities and cu ...
Grita Rose-Innes - Trips

THANK you SO MUCH for your brilliant guidance and instruction! The best trip I have ever had, beyond anything I had hoped for. Everything was great: well organised, fantastic flying, challenging. I really experie ...
Trevor Giddings - Trips

The trip exceeded my (high) expectations. I learnt a huge amount... Longest XCs to date. I cannot imagine how I could ever get better help, advice and the rapid learning than I received on this trip from Flybub ...
Roger Kitney - Tandem

Thank you very much for an unforgettable experience. I knew it would be good but it was even better. A brilliant flight in extremely capable hands - if you can get a fat bloke like me in the air you must be good! Tha ...
Crispin Rose-Innes - Trips

I have learned masses. As a result of this course, I now have a much better understanding of how and why things can go wrong. I am relieved to have discovered that my wing is in fact a very trustworthy and friendly c ...
Chris Warner - Tandem

Thanks for a WONDERFUL day on Friday. Peter and I enjoyed every minute of it. Hope we do see you again, the flights were a wonderful experience. Thanks again to you and Nancy. Chris & Peter Warner - Stanfor ...
Oliver Polden - UK Course

Lorraine wouldn't stop talking about what a great day she had yesterday! She sounded completely ecstatic! And she got to fly with you! I'm so jealous! No satisfied customers for Flybubble, only completel ...
Duncan Raitt - Tandem

I just wanted to say thank you for taking me Paragliding yesterday. It was awesome! I really enjoyed it and felt like I learnt something along the way. It was better even than I had imagined. Thanks again. Duncan
Oliver Rodbard - UK Course

Yesterday was amazing, and thanks again for what has been a really enjoyable course - both you and Nancy have been fab. Carlo, thanks for the photos - I can finally prove what Ive been doing for the last year!! Oli ...
Julian Rayner - Trips

Thanks to the dedication and expert tuition of the Flybubble team, I achieved everything I set out to achieve from the course, and more. I feel a lot safer and this can only be a good thing for me, my family and the ot ...
Andrew Bedwell - UK Course

The course you ran was absolutely fantastic. As a senior sports instructor in another sport, I felt your teaching techniques where unsurpassed, with clear definite objectives that were well thought out to match the c ...
Anthony Parfitt - UK Course

Many thanks for a really great day. Hope to fly with you again sometime soon, and complete CP. Many thanks again for your very professional and friendly service. Yours sincerely, Anthony (and Maria)
Andrew Davies - Trips

The XC flying course with Flybubble was excellent. It was a real eye opener flying with Flybubble's XC fly-guides. A valuable insight in what it is like to be at the top of the sport.
Jenny Marlowe - Tandem

Michel enjoyed his flight so much he's just booked himself on a five-day course to learn how to do it himself! We both had a really nice day, and the weather was great. Hopefully the conditions will be good next t ...
Geoff Jackson - Tandem

I really enjoyed the flights with you. It was an unforgettable experience and the weather was brilliant for it. All best wishes to you and hope to see you again one day. Geoff Jackson - Ascot, Berksh ...
Andrew Parsons - UK Course

A very big thank you to the Flybubble team for providing such a complete and professional package. It really is no wonder that you attract students from all over England. I can still vividly remember my first day wit ...
Gary Hunter - UK Course

Thank you very much for a fantastic three days, and even more thanks for getting my feet well above ground level on my first day. You're instruction and safety are second to none, and I can't wait to see you ...
Graham Birks - Tandem

Thanks for the Tandem flight. Superb. A great day on the South Downs. Really enjoyed the experience and may just have to look at a couple of days tuition next time round. Thanks again, Graham, Claire & Boyz - ...
Barbara Miles - Tandem

Thank you again for a very memorable experience. Nick thoroughly enjoyed being up in the air with you and the peaceful time. He found it amazing to be flying simply by hanging in the wind and the sense of freedom, ...
Byron Campbell - UK Course

Thanks for a good weekend, good fun and very enjoyable. I think you are fantastic trainers and very easy to get along with. Your whole system of bookings, equipment and paperwork seems very well set up and very eff ...
Grita Rose-Innes - Trips

I had a very good experience going with Flybubble. The best! Flybubble's trip organisation and planning was brilliant, big thank you to Nancy! The set up was very good. Flybubble's site and XC flight gu ...
James Young - Tandem

A massive thank you for taking me flying. Ever since I can remember I have dreamt about being able to fly. Yesterday was as close as it will get. A dream came true so thank you for making me one incredibly happy man! ...
Byron Campbell - Trips

Your calm reassuring way of dealing with a group of pilots with varying skills and abilities was fantastic. You managed to assist and provide feedback and advice to all of us throughout the week which was a great help ...
Oliver Polden - UK Course

Big thanks! I would like to thank Flybubble for their second-to-none training. In particular I would like to thank Carlo. His knowledge and skill is astounding and he loves nothing more than to pass it on to nurtu ...
Tracy Evans - Tandem

I just wanted to say thanks for the fab tandem paraglide today. It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone, even the very nervous. Carlo made me feel like I was in a safe pair of hands, is extre ...
Crispin Rose-Innes - Trips

We knew that we were destined for something very remarkable! As always, Carlo came to the rescue and under his critical guidance. Within days, we found ourselves climbing amongst vultures, reaching cloud base with ea ...
Richard Sears - Trips

Would recommend one of your trips to anyone. Even before the trip you seemed to have everything thought of, and as for the trip its self I can't fault it. There was plenty of different sites to choose from and ...
Richard Platt - Tandem

My tandem flight last week was a truly memorable experience - for all the right reasons. Simultaneously exhilarating and serene, it greatly exceeded my expectations. Carlo explained everything as I helped him unpack a ...
Peter Impey - Trips

I really enjoyed my time at Algo. A great location and good set up all round. All served up with the usual thorough Flybubble guiding and mentoring. Great area; hilly / mountainous, but with plenty of space around fo ...
Simon Wheeler - Tandem

It was an absolutely fantastic experience. My Mum was similarly impressed especially how you all took such great care of her and went out of your way to make it a special day. Cheers, Si - Brighton, East Sussex ...
Crispin Rose-Innes - Trips

Flybubble are a superb team. Their organisation was very concise and thorough. It was absolutely right. Flybubble's site and XC flight guidance was excellent. The group discussions were very useful indeed. I e ...
Crispin Rose-Innes - Trips

I chose this course because you're ****ing brilliant top-notch fliers (and we like and trust you). I learnt an enormous amount, far more than I expected. I learnt how to relax and feel comfortable. And as for ther ...
Julian Rayner - Trips

Coaching was excellent, both on the ground and in the air. Crucial on a couple of occasions for staying in the air and subsequently enjoying long flights. Excellent guidance; very experienced and knowledgeable. ...
Paul Marshall - Tandem

I had a fantastic time over the weekend and still can't believe the wonderful feeling that flying can give you, and I am just a nervous beginner! Thank you both for Kerri's flight, again it's much apprecia ...
Warren Charker - Tandem

Thanks for the flying today. Really cool. I really enjoyed it and had a great time. I'm still buzzing about it! A day I will always remember. Excellent! You're a lucky man being involved with such a cool sp ...
John Stevens - Trips

The course and trip were even better than I expected! Not just good but excellent! My thermalling technique improved, good to fly in gaggles and I've hopefully removed my blinkers! I did 22 flights and logged 2 ...
Peter Campbell - Trips

I had a fantastic time on this trip! Flybubble are Top Notch! Carlo is a great guide and coach.
Mo Dar - UK Course

I had a great weekend, thanks for all your efforts on getting me through the training safely. My feeling is the Flybubble ethos on safety, advanced techniques, knowledgeable product reviews is really appreciated. Bes ...
Andrew Craig - Trips

My trip with Flybubble was an excellent, useful experience. Invaluable advice and guidance... in theory and in practice. Superb. Always making the extra effort to look after and retrieve us. My longest dista ...
Gerry Bradnam - UK Course

Thank you for all your efforts in getting me airborne. The training provided by the team at Flybubble was well organised, professional and great fun. Your advice on equipment has also proved invaluable and the contin ...