Parakite course – Learning and improving at the Dune du Pilat
Parakite courses on the Dune du Pilat: introduction, learning, and advanced courses for all levels, supervised by a state-certified instructor.
Our courses programs
Introductory course
Ideal for discovering Parakite safely and building solid foundations. Wing control in the wind, reading conditions, and first proximity flights.
Exercises: ground handling, body position, first barefoot runs and flares.
Duration: 5-day course
Progression course
Designed to improve precision and strengthen your skills. Dynamic piloting, trajectories and energy management close to the ground.
Exercises: advanced barefoot runs, flares, gliding turns, ground-to-air transitions.
Format: 3 flying days over a 5-day availability window
Traveling course
Explore exceptional sites and fly on iconic dunes.
Destinations currently being selected for winter 2026 (Chile, Morocco, Cape Verde, etc.).
For experienced pilots ready to fly in varied environments. Travel, progression and unforgettable sessions.
Parakite courses on the Dune du Pilat are organised in partnership with Waggas School, the historic paragliding school of the Dune du Pilat and the holder of the site’s operating agreement.
This partnership makes Parakite training possible on this unique flying site.
Spring 2026 courses: FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to learn parakite, be informed about upcoming availability, or be added to the waiting list, you can contact me by email with your name, contact details, and a short introduction about your project.
Introductory Parakite course — the fundamentals you need
A course designed to build solid technical foundations: precise wing control in the wind, reading conditions, first proximity flights, and a clear understanding of Parakite principles.
Five days to feel, understand and progress
- Small groups: maximum 4 pilots
- Supervised by a state-certified instructor
- Video debriefing of sessions
- FLARE equipment provided
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Parakite progression course — technique, precision and mastery
Focus on trajectories, speed control, precise energy management, and landing accuracy.
In-depth video debriefings to refine your technique and decision-making.
Three flying days selected based on the best weather conditions of the week.
- Small groups : maximum of 4 students
- Supervision by a state-certified instructor
- Technical monitoring : trajectories, energy, transitions
- Personalized video debriefing
- FLARE equipment provided
Traveling Parakite course — fly and progress on iconic sites
For winter 2026, FlyParakite is preparing international traveling Parakite courses, hosted on exceptional sites such as the legendary Palo Buque dune in Chile, with other destinations currently being selected.
The idea is simple: travel together to where conditions are ideal, discover unique flying playgrounds, and enjoy memorable sessions tailored to each pilot’s level.
These trips will be organised based on the number of interested participants and their availability.
- Legendary international spots
- Professional supervision with an adventure-oriented approach
- Suitable for intermediate pilots
- Program confirmed based on pre-registrations
Have you heard of Flare Academy ?
Flare created the Flare Academy to explain the basics of piloting and the principle of flying Parakite wings such as the Moustache.
An essential resource for better understanding this new way of flying.