{"id":65465,"date":"2026-02-20T22:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magiclift.ch\/?page_id=65465"},"modified":"2026-02-21T22:23:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T21:23:01","slug":"faq-paragliding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/magiclift.ch\/en\/faq-paragliding\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ about Paragliding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mliejp1v-f4200a2453179be676b1475e72089e31\">\n.avia-section.av-mliejp1v-f4200a2453179be676b1475e72089e31{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.avia-section.av-mliejp1v-f4200a2453179be676b1475e72089e31 .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/magiclift.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gleitschirm-startplatz-kiosk-braunwald-neuschnee-startpiste-ausgelegt.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 100%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 990px){ 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container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-65465'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3ym72z-b619fe8eedbd53f5286592e6dd561ac5 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kj5s4x63-e25e5d320fb6bb67524397e4eea1f508 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you want to learn paragliding, you surely have many questions. Here you will find answers to the first and most important ones. By browsing further on our website, you will get a comprehensive insight into how multifaceted and fascinating this incredible air sport really is \u2014 and what dreamlike experiences await you when you take off with us.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How much time do I need for paraglider pilot training?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>To obtain the pilot's licence (brevet), you must be able to prove 50 flights under the supervision of a flight instructor in at least 5 different flying areas. How many days this takes depends on your available free time and \u2014 most importantly \u2014 on the weather. To receive the full pilot certificate you must pass a theoretical exam and a practical flight test.<br \/>\nIn our flight school we offer high-altitude flights from the beginning of February until Christmas whenever the weather allows it \u2014 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. During the year you can also join us on flying holidays in other countries.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How is the training structured up to the brevet level?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The best way to experience how fantastic paragliding is, is to do a trial day yourself. Already on the very first day you can fly at the training hill. Over another three to four afternoons you will acquire a solid launch technique. As soon as you can launch well and confidently, training continues with high-altitude flights.<br \/>\nAll your progress is recorded on a training control sheet and you keep a logbook of your flights. After each flying day the instructor stamps your logbook so you can prove the experience you have gained.<br \/>\nThe more routine you have, the easier it becomes to achieve flying milestones: overflying the launch site for the first time, thermaling up to the base of a cumulus cloud, sharing thermals with birds of prey, gliding across to the other side of the valley\u2026<br \/>\nThe learning curve is very steep, especially at the beginning. Even long after obtaining the brevet it does not flatten out. Even after thousands of flying hours you can still learn new things and continue to improve as a pilot.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Is paragliding a risky sport?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Correctly, the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund (Suva) does **not** classify paragliding as an extreme or high-risk sport. When the weather allows safe flying, the equipment is in perfect condition and the pilot uses common sense (\u201cswitched-on brain\u201d) in the airspace, this sport can be practised as safely as cycling.<br \/>\nThat does **not** mean there is no risk in paragliding. On video platforms like YouTube you can find spectacular crash videos \u2014 but they convey a completely distorted picture and do not reflect the reality of flying.<br \/>\nWhat really matters is a good education and regular flying practice. Learning to assess weather conditions correctly, mastering the flying equipment, and being able to distinguish sensible behaviour from foolish risk-taking \u2014 all of this you learn in flight school.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Is paragliding addictive?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Most pilots will very probably answer this question with **yes** \u2014 no wonder people talk about the \u201cflying virus\u201d. Once you\u2019re infected, there is life before your first paragliding flight and life after it.<br \/>\nLife afterwards looks like this: You wake up in the morning and the first thing you do is check the weather forecast online. Can I fly today \u2014 and if yes, where should I launch? You constantly study the sky and look for cumulus clouds that indicate thermal activity. You make new friends who share your passion for paragliding. Your holiday destinations are chosen according to flying possibilities and the most interesting conversations you have are aviation-related.<br \/>\nThe best therapy for this addiction? Go flying.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Can anyone learn to paraglide?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Being able to stand and walk on your own feet is the most important prerequisite for taking off and landing with a paraglider. To begin training as a paraglider pilot you must be at least 14 years old.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How long is the pilot brevet valid?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Once you have the brevet, there are no regular medical or proficiency checks required. As long as your legs carry you and you still enjoy flying, you can practise this wonderful hobby wherever it is permitted.<br \/>\nBy the way \u2014 with the Swiss brevet you are also allowed to fly abroad.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>What does the paragliding experience world offer me?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Paragliding is an extremely multifaceted adventure sport. You are outdoors in fresh air, get to know new flying areas, enjoy the landscape from a very special perspective, spend great times with friends, make new acquaintances, gather countless experiences and make continuous progress. The better you become as a pilot, the more the sport has to offer. You can look forward to pleasure flights, tactical cross-country flying, groundhandling, hike & fly, and paragliding travel to other countries. Adventure is unlimited.<br \/>\nYou might even discover a taste for aerobatics and manoeuvres that release adrenaline. The step into other wind and flying sports (kitesurfing, hang gliding, sailplane or motor flying) also becomes much easier.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Is paragliding an expensive sport?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Paragliding is by far the most affordable form of aviation sport. For the complete training and brand-new personal equipment you should budget around **CHF 8,000**.<br \/>\nThere are savings possibilities when purchasing used equipment. You can find the exact prices for training at Magiclift flight school in our <a href=\"https:\/\/magiclift.ch\/en\/prices\/\">price overview<\/a>.<br \/>\nIf you visit our <a href=\"\/reliant\/en\/?page_id=13243\">webshop<\/a> you will also get a good overview of the costs of a completely individually assembled set of equipment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How long does equipment last?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The equipment consists of the paraglider, harness, reserve parachute (rescue system) and \u2014 if desired \u2014 flight instruments such as GPS or variometer. You most likely already own good footwear, a helmet, quality sunglasses, gloves and windproof clothing.<br \/>\nModern paragliders have \u2014 depending on maintenance \u2014 a service life of about **400\u2013500 flying hours**. So with a new wing you can enjoy yourself safely for several years.<br \/>\nA harness lasts many years; the reserve parachute is recommended to be replaced after about 10 years. In affluent Switzerland the reason for replacing equipment is usually not durability, but rather progress in design: better performance, more safety, higher comfort and weight reduction.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How much does a paragliding kit weigh?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Compared with today, the equipment in the pioneer days was downright primitive \u2014 and not particularly heavy. As development progressed, equipment was optimised for better performance and higher comfort, which at one point meant shouldering a pack sack weighing 18\u201320 kg.<br \/>\nIn recent years the trend has clearly moved towards lightweight materials. A modern, weight-optimised complete kit now weighs only about **10 kg** and is comfortable to carry.<br \/>\nThanks to lightweight equipment, \u201chike & fly\u201d has become a very popular form of paragliding: walking or even climbing to the launch site under your own power \u2014 flying with the lowest possible CO\u2082 emissions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Are you allowed to fly a paraglider everywhere?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Our airspace is large, yet limited. Paragliders are flown under visual flight rules. Airspace where instrument flight rules apply is off-limits. These are zones around airfields and airports. Wildlife protection zones and military danger areas also impose restrictions. In general, however, the freedoms are significantly greater than the limiting factors, which of course also include meteorological conditions. With the Swiss pilot brevet, you are allowed to fly paragliders all over the world, provided the legislation in your destination countries permits it.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How do thermals form?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On good days, solar radiation heats up the ground. The warmed ground transfers heat to the air above it. When an air mass is heated at the surface, it expands and its density decreases. In cooler surrounding air, this warmed air parcel rises: voil\u00e0, thermals. A special cause of thermally induced rising air is inversion thermals. In pilot jargon, this is called Magiclift \u2014 and it gave our flight school its name.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How long can you stay airborne with a paraglider?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On a good flying day, paraglider pilots try to postpone landing for as long as possible and deliberately search for updrafts to gain altitude. Every metre of height gained increases the possible glide distance \u2014 allowing you to reach an even more distant thermal. There the game starts again: gain height, glide to the next climb\u2026<br \/>\nThanks to the excellent flight characteristics of a modern paraglider, cross-country flights of **over 200 km** are possible on strong days \u2014 meaning several hours spent in the air.<\/p>\n<p><code><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [{\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"How much time do I need for paraglider pilot training?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"To obtain the pilot's licence (brevet), you must be able to prove 50 flights under the supervision of a flight instructor in at least 5 different flying areas. 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Thanks to the excellent flight characteristics of a modern paraglider, cross-country flights of over 200 kilometers are possible on strong days, which means spending several hours in the air.\"\n        }\n      }, {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Are you allowed to fly a paraglider everywhere?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"Our airspace is large, yet limited. Paragliders are flown under visual flight rules. Airspace where instrument flight rules apply is off-limits. These are zones around airfields and airports. Wildlife protection zones and military danger areas also impose restrictions. In general, however, the freedoms are significantly greater than the limiting factors, which of course also include meteorological conditions. With the Swiss pilot brevet, you are allowed to fly paragliders all over the world, provided the legislation in your destination countries permits it.\"\n        }\n      }, {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Is paragliding an expensive sport?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"Paragliding is by far the most affordable form of aviation sport. For the complete training and your own new equipment, you should budget approximately CHF 8,000. There are savings opportunities when buying used equipment. You can find the exact prices for training at Magiclift flight school in our price list. If you visit our webshop, you will also get an overview of the costs for a completely custom-configured setup.\"\n        }\n      }, {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"What does the paragliding experience world offer me?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"Paragliding is an extremely multifaceted adventure sport. You are outdoors in fresh air, get to know new flying areas, enjoy the landscape from a very special perspective, spend great times with friends, make new acquaintances, gather countless experiences and make continuous progress.\nThe better you become as a pilot, the more the sport has to offer. You can look forward to pleasure flights, tactical cross-country flying, groundhandling, hike & fly, and paragliding travel to other countries. Adventure is unlimited. You might even discover a taste for aerobatics and manoeuvres that release adrenaline. The step into other wind and flying sports (kitesurfing, hang gliding, sailplane or motor flying) also becomes much easier.\"\n        }\n      },{\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"How do thermals form?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\":\"On good days, solar radiation heats up the ground. The warmed ground transfers heat to the air above it. When an air mass is heated at the surface, it expands and its density decreases. In cooler surrounding air, this warmed air parcel rises: voil\u00e0, thermals. A special cause of thermally induced rising air is inversion thermals. 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