ADVANCED PARAGLIDING COURSE — 3 DAYS
IN GUDAURI, GEORGIA
A structured 3-day training program for pilots with 20+ flight hours.
Focus on thermalling, mountain flying, and XC fundamentals with supervised coaching in real alpine conditions.
🧭 Advanced Training in Real Mountain Conditions
This 3-day Advanced Course is built for pilots who already have 20+ flight hours and want structured progression beyond top-to-bottom flights. The focus is thermalling technique, mountain airflow awareness, and practical XC fundamentals — with supervised coaching and daily flight review.
You’ll train inside the SkyAtlantida Paragliding Academy environment: clear daily plan, coaching in the air via radio, and detailed debriefs that turn each flight into progress.
🏔 Why Gudauri, Georgia
Gudauri offers a strong training environment for developing pilots: ridge lift, thermals, and changing mountain conditions that help build real situational awareness and decision-making skills — not just “good weather” flying.
🎯 Who This Course Is For
✔ Pilots with minimum 20 flight hours
✔ Graduates of a Basic Course (or equivalent training)
✔ Pilots ready to improve thermalling technique and mountain skills
✔ Pilots who want practical XC fundamentals and cleaner transitions
✔ Typical glider classes: EN-B / EN-C / EN-D
During these 3 days, pilots typically log up to 8–10+ additional flight hours, depending on weather and daily conditions.
✅ What You Will Work On
✅ Thermal finding, entry and centering
✅ Mountain airflow reading and terrain analysis
✅ Transition planning and glide efficiency
✅ Active flying habits in dynamic air
✅ XC fundamentals: route logic and safe decision-making
✅ Instruments: vario / GPS basics and track review
✅ Daily debrief: what worked, what to improve, what to repeat
📍 Coaching is structured — the plan stays clear, while exercises adapt to your current level and goals.
📅 3-Day Course Structure
The Advanced Course follows a structured daily format: weather briefing → coached flights → track review → debrief. Each day builds progressively on the previous one.
Day 1 — assessment, thermalling fundamentals, mountain airflow basics
Day 2 — stronger thermalling, transitions, XC logic and decisions
Day 3 — refining technique, cleaner strategy, personal development plan
✅ What’s Included
✔ 4×4 transport to Launch\Landings (Gudauri)
✔ In-air coaching via radio (as conditions allow)
✔ Daily weather briefing and flight planning
✔ GPS track review and structured debriefs
✔ Local logistics support during training days
Pilots train using their own certified equipment
(wing, harness, reserve parachute, helmet).
💰 Pricing
Advanced Course — 3 Days
€300 per day
3-day program total: €900
Exact payment details are confirmed after availability and participation review.
🏆 Meet Your Instructors
Anatolii Mykhailiuta
XC & mountain flying coach. Focus: thermalling efficiency, transitions, route logic, and structured decision-making in real alpine conditions.
Dmitry Mykhailiuta
Mountain flying coach. Focus: airflow adaptation, tactical transitions, active flying habits, and detailed post-flight analysis.
⚠️ Safety & Responsibility
Paragliding depends on weather, site conditions, and pilot decision-making. We provide professional briefings and structured coaching.
Training plans may adjust to keep the day safe and productive.
Insurance that covers paragliding activity is recommended. Please join only if you feel fit for mountain activity and are comfortable training in real alpine conditions.
ℹ️ HOW TO BOOK
To reserve your spot in the Advanced Paragliding Course — 3 Days, please follow these steps:
- Message us on WhatsApp:
https://wa.me/995551355000 - Send your details:
- total flight hours
- wing model / EN rating (if known)
- preferred dates
- your goals (thermals / mountains / XC)
- We confirm availability, schedule, and next steps.
- Your booking is confirmed after the agreed advance payment is received (if required).
💳 Payment Information
- Payments are processed via Bank of Georgia
- International bank cards are accepted
- A secure payment link is provided after availability is confirmed
ℹ️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- Season: April 15 – October 28 (annual program).
- Official group dates are published in advance for individual pilots.
Private groups (3+ pilots) may request custom dates within the season,
subject to instructor availability. - We recommend contacting us 4–6 weeks in advance
to check availability and secure preferred dates. - Group size: 1–5 pilots (small-group coaching).
- Training hours (typical): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(weather-dependent). - Equipment: pilots train with their own certified gear
(wing, harness, reserve, helmet).
Rental is not available for this program.
🏠 Accommodation in Gudauri
We recommend staying in New Gudauri, close to Café Bar PILOT
(within walking distance of the meeting point).
- You may book independently via Booking.com in New Gudauri.
- Alternatively, we can offer our own apartments in New Gudauri
at fair seasonal prices. - During summer, some listings in Gudauri may appear available
but not always be operational. If you are unsure, feel free to check with us. - Staying in New Gudauri keeps the group close together —
convenient for morning briefings, evening debriefs, and logistics.
Supermarket is nearby, and all apartments include a kitchen
if you prefer self-catering.
🧾 DEPOSIT POLICY
✅ An advance paymen required to confirm scheduling and reserve your dates.
📌 The deposit terms and amount are shared before payment, after we review availability and your pilot details.
🔄 If conditions are not suitable in Gudauri, we can discuss rescheduling options based on availability.
🚗 If training needs to move to an alternative site, any extra transport costs (if applicable) are discussed in advance.
SkyAtlantida Team
Local team in Gudauri focused on paragliding training, guided flying, and safe mountain logistics. Clear communication, structured coaching, and real conditions — that’s our approach. ✳️
WhatsApp: +995 551 35 5000
WhatsApp ChatWhy choose us?
- Professionalism and calm safety-first decisions
- Personalized coaching for your goals
- Mountain logistics handled by our team
- Progress-focused debriefs after each flight day
Advanced Paragliding Course in Gudauri, Georgia
The Advanced Paragliding Course – 3 Days in Gudauri is designed for licensed pilots who already have
20+ flight hours and want to improve their mountain flying and thermalling skills.
Gudauri, located in the Greater Caucasus mountains of Georgia, offers strong thermal activity,
dynamic alpine airflows, and varied terrain that make it an excellent environment for structured
paragliding progression.
This small-group coaching program focuses on real-flight decision making, XC fundamentals,
transition planning, glide efficiency, and active air control.
Training includes daily weather briefings, in-air radio guidance (when conditions allow),
GPS track review, and structured debrief sessions.
The program runs annually between April 15 and October 28, with published group dates
and flexible options for private groups (3+ pilots), subject to instructor availability.
Individual pilots are encouraged to contact us in advance to check available training periods.
Gudauri has become one of the most recognized paragliding locations in Georgia
for mountain XC flying, offering reliable summer thermals and accessible launch sites.
Training takes place using participants’ own certified equipment.
If you are searching for an advanced paragliding course in Georgia,
mountain flying coaching in Gudauri, or XC progression training in real alpine conditions,
this 3-day program provides structured, professional guidance in a focused learning format.