Build Confidence - Expand Skills - Fly Free
Take your flying to the next level in one of the most breathtaking training arenas on earth.
Nestled among the mountains and lakes of Otago, our SIV clinic is designed to build true confidence, sharpen your reactions, and deepen your connection with the wing.
Why choose SIV training ?
- Confidence, safety, and progression.
- Most pilots fly with a shadow of “what if” in the back of their minds. What if I get a collapse? What if I spin? What if it feels too much?
- SIV training turns those “what ifs” into “I know exactly what to do.”
- You’ll face challenges in a safe, controlled environment, over water, with direct radio guidance.
- You’ll learn not just how to react — but how to stay calm and in command.
- You’ll discover the incredible resilience of both yourself and your glider.
- By the end of the course, that nervousness at launch transforms into quiet confidence.
What you will gain
- Step-by-step maneuvers: from pitch and roll to collapses and recoveries, each exercise is tailored to your current level.
- Radio-guided training: you’ll never be alone — clear, calm instructions guide you through every maneuver.
- Video debriefs: each flight is recorded for detailed analysis, so you learn not just from the feeling, but from seeing your progress.
- Personal progression: whether you’re building basic confidence or preparing for acro, your training path is individual.
- Unshakable confidence in your ability to manage the unexpected.
- Deeper trust in your wing, knowing how it reacts and recovers.
- Sharper piloting skills, from precise inputs to energy management.
- A calmer mindset in turbulence, turning stress into skill.
- This training isn’t just about maneuvers — it’s about mindset. The goal is to make you feel more at ease in the air than ever before.
Who is this for ?
- This course is for you if you want to:
- Replace fear with confidence in your flying.
- Handle turbulence and collapses with ease.
- Expand your skillset as a cross-country or adventure pilot.
- Push your personal limits safely, knowing you’re in expert hands.
- Whether you’ve flown for 50 hours or 500, this SIV will give you tools and confidence that transform your flying journey.
Methodology of instruction
- We teach using the FLYEO fundamentals !
- Trust the harness
- Disassociate the hands
- Full use of brake range
- Situational awareness
- Were interested in the pilots response to a situiation – rather than “The wing will take care of me”
- We identified the biggest killers in the sport, and created a training ethos to recognise the situation, understand the action needed, and the execution of that action.
- If we can teach you this we have created a safer sport
Why Otago ?
- Towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and clean air make Otago one of the most spectacular and safe environments for SIV.
- With perfect altitude, water landings, and reliable conditions, it’s the ideal classroom in the sky.
Why train with me ?
- I’ve spent 13 years helping pilots around the world push through limits and discover what they’re truly capable of in the air.
- 20 years of study into human behaviour including neural training (anatomy & chemistry), Reticular Activating System, Neuro-linguistic programming, hypnosis, visualisation, Heart Rate Variability training, somatic breath work, method & values training, mindset training (growth Vs fixed), goal setting, failure framing, (defining failure), identifying weakness and strengths, visual-kinetic-auditorial learning styles, which I teach 1 to 1.
- I love Acrobatics and after 5 years training have pushed myself to the Infinite.
- I fly for NZ at the World Championships & compete in Europe each season on my Enzo and Submarine.
- Ive trained with the very best teachers in the world of paragliding which has given me a unique perspective to draw on
- Teaching is my true love – my approach is calm, methodical, and built on hundreds of successful SIV flights.
- The goal is simple: to help you fly safer, fly further, and fly free.
- Personal progression: whether you’re building basic confidence or preparing for acro, your training path is individual.
- Unshakable confidence in your ability to manage the unexpected.
- Deeper trust in your wing, knowing how it reacts and recovers.
- Sharper piloting skills, from precise inputs to energy management.
- A calmer mindset in turbulence, turning stress into skill.
- This training isn’t just about maneuvers — it’s about mindset.
- The goal is to make you feel more at ease in the air than ever before.
- Secure Your Spot
- Spaces are limited to keep the training personal and safe. This is your chance to master your wing, expand your skillset, and fly with confidence like never before.
- 👉 Reserve your place today and take control of your sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an advanced pilot?
What if I feel nervous?
Is it dangerous?
Any form of flying has risk, but SIV is designed to be as controlled and safe as possible.
We fly over water with rescue boats on standby, you’ll wear a life jacket, and every maneuver is guided by radio. It’s the safest place to experience and learn from your wing.
What happens if I can’t complete a maneuver?
No problem. We adapt the training to your pace. Sometimes the best learning comes from attempting something, debriefing it, and trying again. Progress, not pressure, is the goal.
Will this make me a safer pilot?
Absolutely. By experiencing and practicing wing handling techniques in a safe environment, you’ll be better prepared for the unexpected in real-world flying. Many pilots say SIV is the single most important course they’ve ever done for their safety and confidence.
Do I need special equipment?
Bring your usual flying kit (glider, harness, helmet, reserve, and radio). We’ll provide life jacket, radio ear pieces, and rescue support. If you’re unsure about your equipment, we’ll check it with you before flying.
FLYEOs methodology and philosophy
All credit goes to FLYEO for the methods and philosophy of instruction.
We teach the four fundamentals of flight
1 – Trust your Harness
2 – Dissociation of your arms
3 – Full use of the brake range
4 – Situational awareness
After studying with Flyeo for 3 seasons, I now teach with them in Italy and Turkey in the European summer. My gratitude to Fabien Blanco for his insight and vision of pilotage, and to Malin Lobb for his technical depth and patience in instructing me. And both of their passionate search to make our sport safer and help us preform at a higher levels.
How many flights will I get?
That depends on conditions and your progression, but most students complete 2 – 3 flights each day, with multiple maneuvers per flight. Every flight is recorded for video debriefs, so you learn even more from reviewing afterwards. 2 per day minimum.
Dates of courses
Course 1 / 21-24 Feb 2026
Course 2 / 25-28 Feb 2026
Course 3 / 29-3 Feb-March 2026
Course 4 / 5-8 March 2026
3 days of flying / 1 day in reserve for weather
Minimum of 2 flights per day – we aim for 3 flights per day
What’s the group size?
We keep the clinic small and personal, so every pilot gets direct attention, clear coaching, and plenty of time in the air.
7 pilots per clinic.
What do I need for the SIV course?
An approved wing
A paragliding harness with back protection
A reserve parachute that has been packed less than 6 months ago. If in doubt, do not hesitate to check with the instructors the day before or, better still, to have your parachute packed in advance before coming.
A helmet approved to the EN 966 standard (free flight helmet)
A charged radio
A pair of gloves
A NZHGPA licence or visitor licence
A NZ Payout Tow Pilot licence
What you get from us
A deeper understand of the 4 fundamentals
1 – Trust your Harness
2 – Dissociation of your arms
3 – Full use of the brake range
4 – Situational awareness
Equipment check – reserve deployment check
Pre flight brief
Inflight instruction
Detailed video debrief
Own your videos
Continual assessment of flying conditions
1000m of height on each tow
Course is over 3 days – We aim for 2 – 3 flights a day
Tow licence
You will need a tow licence of the course – We have partners in the North and South Island to help get your tow rating.
Refund policy
Please see our Terms and Conditions
Testimonials
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