Alpine Soaring
Why Alpine Soaring?
Prime Location
Based at LFNF Vinon with access to the best soaring terrain in the French Alps
Expert Instruction
Personalized training from an experienced mountain flying specialist
Comprehensive Programs
From SPL license to advanced mountain and wave ratings
Year-Round Flying
March-October in the Alps, November-February in Namibia
Training Programs
SPL Training — Stage 1: Toward First Solo
An intensive 2-week course: from the basics of glider flying to your first solo flight, guided by an EASA-certified instructor.
SPL Training — Stage 2: Toward the SPL Licence
A second intensive 2-week course: from solo flying to the EASA Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL), with cross-country soaring and mountain navigation.
Extension to TMG (S) privileges
Add a Touring Motor Glider rating to your licence and extend your range and flexibility.
Mountain Rating T1/T2/T3
Earn the endorsement that opens the Alps to you — fly the same ridges and wave systems that hosted the 2013 European Gliding Championships and the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix, under the wing of your own certified mountain instructor.
Wave Soaring Specialist
Harness mountain wave systems for altitude records, diamond badges, and long-distance flights.
ULM Class 3 (Multiaxe) Pilot Training
Take command of the modern ATEC 321 Faeta. Master 3-axis ultralight handling, VFR freedom, and alpine cross-country navigation at Vinon-sur-Verdon airfield (LFNF).
Passenger-Carrying Privileges
Unlock the freedom to share your cockpit with passengers. Includes specialized dual instruction on mountain safety, passenger comfort, and pre-flight briefings. Direct logbook endorsement upon completion.
Winch Launch Rating SFCL.155
Add winch launching to your skillset. Master the optimal ascent profile, dynamic acceleration, and emergency safety procedures at Avignon-Pujaut airfield.
Namibia: Your Dream 1,000 km Flight Awaits
Experience the world’s most exhilarating soaring sky over the majestic Namib Desert. Full turnkey mentoring and glider support for your first African expedition.
Yegor Kanakhin
Flight Instructor FI(S)
Your Guide to Alpine Soaring Excellence
Experienced pilot-instructor capable of efficiently teaching you to fly gliders in a short period of time.
Certifications & Ratings
Regis Kuntz
Flight examiner FE(S)
Flight instructor and examiner with over 50 years of flight training experience. Multiple-time contest director for World and European gliding championships. Expert in mountain flying.
Certifications & Ratings
Christophe Delort d'Exéa
Flight examiner FE(S)
Highly experienced flight instructor and flight examiner. Competitive pilot specializing in Open Class glider competitions. Trains competitive pilots for international competitions.
Certifications & Ratings
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