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3-Hour Paragliding Discovery Lesson

(Beginner Experience)

Your first real step into the world of human flight.

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This immersive 3-hour paragliding lesson is designed for complete beginners who want more than a sightseeing flight — a hands-on flying experience, guided by professional instructors in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful mountain valleys.

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You’ll learn the fundamentals of paragliding, practice real takeoffs, and perform short solo flights under instructor supervision, all in a safe, controlled environment.

Not just a ride. Learn to fly — safely, for real.

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Chat 24/7 (or 16/7) with our Customer Support team to answer all of your questions and put you into the best schedule (this is weather dependent)

🗂 Program Overview

1️⃣ Equipment Introduction & Basic Theory (30 minutes)

 

  • Understanding paragliding gear

  • Basic aerodynamics: how a paraglider flies

  • Safety principles and pre-flight checks

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2️⃣ Ground Handling & Forward Launch Practice (1 hour)

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  • Wing control on the ground

  • Forward launching technique

  • Direction control and body posture

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3️⃣ Mini Solo Flights – Tow Technique (1 hour)

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  • Short solo flights ~20 meters above ground

  • Assisted launch & landing

  • Instructor guidance via radio

  • Real flying experience, safely controlled

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4️⃣ Optional Ceremonial Tandem Flight (High Altitude)

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  • A full mountain tandem flight to celebrate your first day as a pilot

  • Optional add-on after the lesson

✅ What’s Included

  • Professional paragliding lesson

  • Full paragliding equipment

  • Certified instructors & support crew

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off

  • Beginner handbook (take home)

  • Drinking water

  • Sports insurance

  • Completion certificate

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❌ Not included (optional add-on):

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  • Ceremonial tandem flight (optional add-on)

  • Photos & videos (optional add-on)

Meet Your Instructors

FlySapa’s instructors are not just some random pilots — they are professional educators, safety leaders, and accomplished competition pilots who have guided thousands of students and tandem passengers in mountain environments. 

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All instructors:

  • Speak fluent English

  • Have 10 years of experience training hundreds of trainees from various backgrounds

  • Prioritize safety, clarity, and confidence for first-time flyers.

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Kim Tran

FlySapa CEO

I’m the founder of FlySapa and the designer of this course. I love tandem flying — it’s magical — but over the years, so many people asked, “What’s next?” This lesson is my answer. It’s built for those who want to move beyond being a passenger and take their first real step into paragliding, in a way that’s safe, structured, and genuinely meaningful.

Mickey Tan

Mickey Tan

FlySapa Safety Director

I’m deeply passionate about giving people the best flying experience possible. As FlySapa’s Safety Director and one of the most requested pilots in Sapa, my focus is making sure every moment feels smooth, safe, and unforgettable. You’ll be looked after from start to finish — and yes, you’ll have an amazing time. Guaranteed.

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Hiep Kit

May Head Instructor

As Head Instructor at May Paragliding, I’m directly involved in designing, operating, and refining this short-format course. I specialize in single-skin gliders and towing techniques, which are what make this experience possible and safe for beginners. My goal is to help you feel how flying really works — clearly, confidently, and step by step.

About this course

🌤 What to Expect

  • Your first real experience of flying

  • Learn how paragliders take off, fly, turn, and land

  • Perform solo flights under instructor supervision

  • Safe, progressive training design

  • Modern equipment and proven teaching methods

  • A foundation that can be continued worldwide under the FAI system (160+ countries)

 

This lesson is carefully designed to be:
Safe • Fun • Educational • Confidence-building

🧠 Skills & Knowledge You’ll Learn

  • Components of a full paragliding setup

  • Aerodynamics of paragliding

  • Forward take-off technique

  • Killing the wing (minimize tangles)

  • Bunching and moving with the wing

  • Direction control in flight

  • Landing flare & safe landing posture

  • Essential safety habits & checks

  • Wing handling, packing & basic maintenance

  • And most importantly, the love of flying!

Book Now

Chat 24/7 (or 16/7) with our Customer Support team to answer all of your questions and put you into the best schedule (this is weather dependent)

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