PG-Gurukal prides itself on high quality teaching to make you the best pilot possible.
The Courses available at PG-Gurukul:
Integrated p1 to thermaling course:
This course is most in line with Gurukul philosophy. a 14 day course where we both put in our best and try to learn as much as possible in 14 days.. most people achieve level up to fair thermal soaring skills in this period. what you getting approximately is p1,2,3 and 4 days of thermal soaring training. Doing all together means reflexes form well enough to stay after next off season and longer stay also means better relation between teacher and student and better understanding of methods. This is my most recommended way for learning paragliding. On PAI rating levels this course will most likely take u past Novice pilot level and very close to pilot level.
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- Duration: 14 Days (depending on weather conditions and ability)
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- Venue: Bir in autumn 24 season. thermalling part at Bir. Some seasons we use Narvana too. Both are on same mountain range, Dhauladhar but 35km apart by road.
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- Cost: 70,000 INR (includes training and equipment usage)
- Dates: season is mid Oct to mid Dec in Autumn and Feb last week to mid May in spring usually . (Check our course calender for availability)
Additional Costs
Training fee does not include accommodation, food and transportation to the launch sites (taxi fees are shared) insurance and govt charges for site where applicable.
What to bring
Please bring proper footwear, long pants, a jacket, gloves and sunglasses for training.
P1+P2 – the Basic course
(PAI student pilot level ):
The building block of becoming a skilled pilot where you will practice and learn all ground handling, safety skills, techniques and theory to get you in the air as well as getting some air time.
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- Duration: 6 Day (depending on weather conditions and ability)
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- Venue: Narvana , Near Dharamshala or Bir
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- Cost: 30,000 INR (includes training and equipment usage)
- Dates: season is mid Oct to mid Dec in Autumn and Feb last week to mid May in spring starting mostly on weekend. (Check our course calender for availability)
Additional Costs
Training fee does not include accommodation, food and transportation to the launch sites (taxi fees are shared).
What to bring
Please bring proper footwear, long pants, a jacket, gloves and sunglasses for training.
P3 (PAI Novice pilot ) – Becoming an Independent Pilot:
In this course student learns everything needed to be able to fly independently including dealing with emergencies , how to descend quickly, advanced theory of flight and meteorology.
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- Duration: 5 Days (depending on weather conditions and ability)
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- Venue: Bir or Narvana near Dharamshala
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- Cost: 25,000 INR (includes training and equipment usage)
- Dates: season is mid Oct to mid Dec in Autumn and Feb last week to mid May in spring usually . (Check our course calender for availability)
Additional Costs
Training fee does not include accommodation, food and transportation to the launch sites (taxi fees are shared).
What to bring
Please bring proper footwear, long pants, a jacket, gloves and sunglasses for training.
*Please note that by European norms the training to P3 level is mandatory to fly on your own, other courses are optional.
Advanced training:
Cross country Coaching:
As name suggest we teach the fine points of flying distance with paragliders. Can help in starting you first cross country or just improving your XC capabilities.
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- Duration: 3 days minimum can be extended as per students wish on per day basis after that.
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- Venue: Bir and few other places.
- Cost: 7000/-INR per day, minimum three days..maximum is flexible. most of concepts and theories covered in first three days then is guiding and debriefing mostly.. though there is always a finer element to learn.
Paramotoring Courses:
This course will be conducted at Kotkapura / Punjab. Course will start every Monday in January and February.
Pre Requisite: P3 course.
Duration: 6 days.
Cost: 50,000 INR, covers training and use of equipment.
SIV courses:
This course is conducted over Water. Glider is deliberately destablised and attempted to regain control. Student learns the limits of his/her wing and also extent of their control over it. Reserve deployment is also practiced
Duration: 4 days
Cost : 32,000 INR hill launch based, 37,000 INR winch launch based ones.
Contact for dates of cross country and SIV courses
*Pilots must have completed P3 +50hrs and must have their own equipment for advanced training
