program
Location: Sonchaux
Location: Sonchaux
Sonchaux, situated at 1040 meters with a transition of less than 2000 meters, is a not-too-busy site.
One significant advantage is the absence of thermal wind in the evolution box, alleviating a major concern for pilots.
Program and Organization:
Please note that the following information is for reference only, as the combination of weather and paragliding can sometimes be unpredictable :-)
The day before the SIV, we organize a general, safety, and educational briefing. It is imperative to be present at this briefing, which typically starts at 5:00 p.m. at Air Turquoise SA in Villeneuve.
Agenda:
- Administration and disclaimer
- Introduction of each participant, with an exchange of experiences
- General briefing with video presentations and didactic panels
- Rescue parachute extraction check on a gantry by our specialists
- Distribution of life jackets, earphones, and waterproof pockets for radios
- Presentation of the landing area
- Weather overview
- The briefing concludes around 9:00 p.m.
Day 1 (Indicative Program, Subject to Weather and Other Conditions):
Morning meeting time, prearranged during the briefing, around 7:30 a.m. at Air Turquoise SA in Villeneuve.
- Enjoy coffee and croissants while receiving the final briefing on the day's flights.
- Three flights from Sonchaux.
- Debriefing.
Day 2 (Informative Program, Subject to Weather and Other Factors):
Morning meeting time, prearranged during the briefing, around 7:30 a.m. at Air Turquoise SA in Villeneuve.
- Enjoy coffee and croissants while receiving the final briefing on the day's flights.
- Two flights, including a reserve parachute opening on the last flight.
- Aperitif and video debriefing.
Don't forget to bring spare clothes in case of an unexpected swim :-)