Paraglider Trial Lesson
Practice makes perfect! The paragliding trial lesson place on a small slope in small groups. After a brief introduction from the flight instructor and once you’ve gotten to know the paraglider, you’ll practice setting up the paraglider for the very first time. As you play with your paraglider and the wind, you’ll feel the force pulling you off the ground.
You’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll manage your first small jumps of a few meters. The better your progress, the higher up the slope you’ll start, and by the end of the trial day, you’ll be flying solo at a height of 5–10 meters over your friends’ heads and landing safely on the flat ground.
from CHF
per person
The two-day double trial lesson (only in the Glarnerland/Linthebene region) even includes a first short high-altitude flight of approx. 500 m altitude difference at the end of the second day. The paragliding instructor looks after you the whole time via radio link and guides you safely to the landing site. Perhaps this is the start of a great flying career? Your instructor will be happy to provide you with information about the paragliding training course and the costs of the paragliding school.
Included in the paragliding taster course is the complete paragliding equipment plus the supervision of a licensed paragliding instructor. The costs will be credited towards any paragliding pilot training at the respective paragliding school. We will be happy to provide you with a non-binding offer for a paragliding taster course for larger groups.
Offer details: trial lesson
The Experience
All year round
Highlights
Fly your own paraglider!
type of flight
In the group
Duration & Time
trial lesson: 1/2 day, approx. 9:00 AM – 1:00trial lesson
trial lesson : 1 day, approx. 9:00 AM – 4:00double trial lesson
double trial lesson: 2 days, approx. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Requirements
Minimum age: 14 years old
Normal fitness level
No prior experience required
Reschedule / Cancel
up to 24 hours before the start
Select your region
The training slope is located in Schänis in the Linth Plain. Choose between the standard trial lesson, which lasts about half a day, or the two-day double trial lesson a solo flight on the second day.
Schedule: 7 days a week, provided there are enough participants
In eastern Switzerland, the practice slope is located right next to Appenzell.
Schedule: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and holidays, provided there are enough participants
The practice slope is located right in Emmetten, with a view of Central Switzerland.
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, provided there are enough participants
Experience your trial lesson the Brunnen area Brunnen Lake Lucerne. With trial lesson trial lesson a tandem flight with your instructor is included after the trial lesson .
Schedule: Fridays through Sundays, provided there are enough participants
The practice slope is located in the Rhine Valley near Grabs.
Schedule: On specific weekends, provided there are enough participants
Paragliding trial lesson Locations
Choose your favorite location for your paragliding experience.
The trial lesson in the following regions:
• Central Switzerland: Emmetten & Brunnen
• Eastern Switzerland: Appenzell (Wasserauen)
• Glarus region: Mollis / Linthebene near Schänis
• Rhine Valley: Grabs
Experience the indescribable feeling of being carried by the paraglider for the first time. The adventure begins at the agreed-upon flight school base.
If you have any questions, we’re here for you daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM. By phone or info@flightbase.ch
Reviews
Lukas Peterhans10.08.2025
It was a great experience. I felt safe at all times, questions were answered competently and the whole atmosphere was very relaxed and uncomplicated. Absolutely recommendable!
Safiro04.06.2025
I tried this cheap trial offer and it was super awesome, my instructor was Markus and he taught me so much, with patience and with fun, thank you so much, I will be back...
Marina Häberli24.05.2022
The trial lesson was great! Very good instruction and tips from the instructors. We felt very safe.
Etienne Ammann18.10.2021
We did this trial lesson as a team event at work and we really enjoyed it. Personally, I would have liked it if the individual steps had been explained again slowly, e.g. in smaller groups. At the beginning I found it a bit difficult to remember and implement everything at once.
Otherwise I thought it was a great experience and can only recommend it.
Patrick Grüter16.08.2021
Very friendly and well-organized team. Good expertise.
Coordination of line control could be better so that participants can fly more quickly.
All in all, it was a fantastic experience that would not have been possible without this team!