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YASA in association with YPC will be conducting paragliding-pilots training camp and also joyride for tourists at Yelagiri Hills, YPC authorises the camp to be conducted by Temple Pilots:
YASA Yelagiri Adventure Sports Association is a registered society formed with the laudable objective of promoting healthy adventure sports in the Yelagiri Hills. YPC Yelagiri Pragliding Club is an arm of YASA to promote the sport of paragliding.
It maybe recalled that in September 2009 YASA had invited more that 40 pilots across the world to launch Yelagiri as one the favorite destination for paragliding pilots. The enthusiasm shown by the public at large to learn and take part in flying has propelled YASA to associate with Temple pilots and offer training facility and joy ride to keen flying enthusiast.
Temple Pilots Paragliding is a 14 year old flight training school, based in Pune, among the top schools in SE Asia. Registered and recognized by the Aeroclub of India, it boasts a 100% safety record. Mr. Amarjeet Malik (Avi) who is an ex-IAF fighter pilot is the Chief Flying Instructor. Temple pilots have their base camp at Kamshet (1 hour from Pune) where they train from October thru May every year. They also conduct flying tours and advanced courses in Bir/Billing (Himachal Pradesh), Munnar (Kerala), Goa and Bali (Indonesia) annually.
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PROGRAMME CHART 5-06-2009 to 21-06-2009.
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| Activity |
Detail |
Fee |
| Tandems |
A two seater JOYRIDE with an experienced Pilot. The most FUN and Easiest way to taste the exhilaration of Free Flight. No Age limit, training or experience required. Carry your camera and take some amazing pictures from the sky. |
Rs. 3000 for a 20 min flight
Daily |
| 1 day Paragliding basics |
1-day aviation clinic which will include – Theory Classes, Demonstrations, Practical Training – Control familiarisation (Inflation / deflation and groundhandling) Instructional Tandem (two seater) Flight cum Joyride – 20 minutes with an Experienced pilot.
** You can opt for this if you have no prior flying experience/training. Age: 12 years and older. Weight: 45kg and more. |
Rs. 5000
10th, 15th and 19th June |
| P2 course |
Club Pilot (Novice) 4-day course which will train you to be an independent pilot : learn the art of soaring in stronger winds and fly longer!
** Eligibility: those who have completed their P1 course in the last 2 years. For a gap of more than 6 months post your P1 course, a continuity training of 1 or 2 days is mandatory. |
Rs. 15,500
Course dates as follows:
6 – 9 June
10 – 13 June
14 – 17 June
18 – 21 June |
| Flying day for non-certified club pilots |
Glider hire, training for certification tasks, instruction and supervision for 1 session (7am to 11am OR 3pm to 7pm)
** Eligibility: those who have completed their P2 course. |
Rs. 1500 / session
Daily |
| Flying day for certified club pilots |
Glider hire, instruction and supervision for 1 session (7am to 11am OR 3pm to 7pm)
** Eligibility: those who have completed their P2 certification. |
Rs. 1000 / session
Daily |
| Thermalling Clinic |
4-day Thermalling clinic with extensive theory, study material, glider hire and training
** Eligibility: P2 Certified pilot |
Rs. 15000
Course dates as follows:
9 – 12 June
16 – 19 June |
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PLEASE NOTE:
- The fee does not include stay, transport and meals.
- It is recommended to keep an extra day as buffer in case of non-flyable weather.
- Limited batch size. So please book much in advance
Contact : Priti (0-9970053359) / Anita (0-9823384654)/
Tourisim Information Office Yelagiri Hills: Sudhakar- (0-9786958374)
For Yelagiri Adventure Sports Association
C. Rajendran
Dist. Collector Vellore
Hon. President
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