SIV 4 – 20 to 24 SEPT
SIV 5 – 25 to 29 SEPT
SIV 6 – 30 to 4 OCT
SIV 7 – 5 to 9 OCT
BLUE WORLD SIV
Guiding Fees: £745
Fees include XC guidance, Daily briefing & mountain transport.
Duration: 3.5 days, 1.5 days in hand as bad weather backup
Blue World Paragliding safety courses are run by Josh Sanderson and Berkay Nal, who are both extremely talented XC & Acro pilots and guides. They are compassionate instructors who will take you through a carefully designed SIV flight schedule which will build your confidence and skill level, at a pace that is comfortable for you. These courses are mainly run parallel to Jocky Sanderson courses.
Oludeniz is the world renowned SIV location, where Jocky filmed the Security in Flight films. With very reliable weather and up to 1500m altitude in the flight zone, you can maximise your learning with multiple repetitions for every manoeuvre.
There are 3 main ways to get to Bir:
1. Domestic flight from Delhi to Dharamshala and from there you can get a taxi to bir.
2. Overnight bus from Delhi -ISBT Kashmiri gate, which will take you directly to Bir.
3. Fly to Amritsar or Chandigarh and get a private car to Bir.
There are many lovely hostel, homestay and hotels in Bir.
Most of the places are on the Main Street of Bir or just 5 mins away.
We will be staying in a lovely hotel, if you would like to book the same let us know.
Takeoff in Bir is at 2400m ASL, It is ideal for all major wind directions.
Once you arrive at the takeoff, there is a very short walk up the hill to get to the best launch spot.
There we will have a briefing for the day and set a task for us to follow. After this, we will enjoy a wonderful day flying together.
There are 3 main ways to get to Bir:
1. Domestic flight from Delhi to Dharamshala and from there you can get a taxi to bir.
2. Overnight bus from Delhi -ISBT Kashmiri gate, which will take you directly to Bir.
3. Fly to Amritsar or Chandigarh and get a private car to Bir.
There are many lovely hostel, homestay and hotels in Bir.
Most of the places are on the Main Street of Bir or just 5 mins away.
We will be staying in a lovely hotel, if you would like to book the same let us know.
Takeoff in Bir is at 2400m ASL, It is ideal for all major wind directions.
Once you arrive at the takeoff, there is a very short walk up the hill to get to the best launch spot.
There we will have a briefing for the day and set a task for us to follow. After this, we will enjoy a wonderful day flying together.
Pilotage is a mild form of an SIV course, where the pilot focuses more on glider control, manoeuvrability and sensitivity. This builds up your skillset and confidence in turning tightly, understanding the limits and using the pitch to core in thermals etc.
SIV is designed to give pilots more confidence in their ability and know the limits of your glider. It teaches you recovery techniques for situations you may encounter during a cross country flight, enabling you to turn a negative into a positive and fly further
We teach the main foundation acro moves and acro philosophy, including SATS,
2 stage stall and back fly, spins, wingovers and helli. We also coach combination moves and flips while also progressing through SAT to rhythmic and beyond, depending on the pilots skill level.
Our goal is for you to fly with minimal stress, in an exciting and progressive environment tailored to your individual development.
While briefings and debriefings are conducted as a group, every SIV flight is 1:1 just you and either Josh or Berkay ensuring focused guidance and support.
You’re free to perform any manoeuvre or routine, as long as it has been covered in your pre flight briefing. We can also adapt your flight plan at any time, adding or removing manoeuvres to best suit your confidence level and help you build greater control and understanding of your glider.
Before each flight, you will receive a detailed briefing along with filmed demonstrations to ensure you’re fully prepared. During the flight, Josh or Berkay will provide live instruction via radio from the safety boat below.
After each flight wave, you’ll have a 1:1 debrief with Josh or Berkay, using your video footage to help refine your technique and accelerate your progression.
You will be provided with a inflatable collar and a water proof radio bag.
We film all your flights using a full HD camera and a highly trained cameraman. These flights are used for debriefing you and handed over to you at the end of the course for your reference and study, free of charge. You just need to bring your SD card or USB stick.
Initial introductions, briefing and admin on the first day, followed by one SIV flight. For the next two days , we usually have two flights a day and an a-la-carte flight on the last day. The course finishes in 3.5 days, we keep 1.5 days in hand as bad weather backup.
Please be aware of your own physical and mental limits throughout the tour and on each flight. We aim to do a lot of flying and this can be tiring, especially in heat that you may not be used to, so please be realistic and fly within your comfort and skill levels, cut the flight plan early if you feel tired. We can always change our flight plan to suit what you feel happy dealing with.
Jocky is a pioneer in SIV training with over 30 years of experience. His courses have evolved with advancements in glider design and flying techniques, providing unmatched insight and expertise, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the SIV field.
Josh is a world class XC Pilot and Instructor, specializing in both Basic and Advanced SIV training. He focuses on techniques tailored for pilots flying 2 liner wings, helping them maximize the performance of their equipment and advance their XC flying skills.
Berkay is an accomplished acro pilot with experience in both solo and synchro disciplines. He provides instruction across all levels, from beginner Acro all the way through to the most radical maneuvers.
Escape Paragliding Ltd
4 Southey Court
Keswick, Cumbria ,CA12 5FG
