From May 28 to June 4, 2011, the 2011 British Paragliding Open series happens at Kobarid. There is approximately 150 places available during this FAI Cat 2 event.

For the event, xTc and Passion Paragliding will be joining forces to run a pre-comp training week from May 22 to 28 for the pilots to get familiar with the area, its launches and cross country potential. The total training week costs will be £395 (475€) which covers the transfers/flying fees, guiding and training but excluding accommodation. To know more about this or perhaps book on the course, you may get in touch with Brett or Toby. After the event, the Polish competition will follow to be held at the same location.

The xTc Paragliding is offering beginner as well as improver cross country courses starting from the Tolmin-Kobarid valley, Slovenia. From June 16 up to 23, British club pilots together with 25 hours airtime can work on their BHPA Pilot rating. Optimistically, they should be signed off by the end of the week.

The xTc team will try to work this week on fixing the individual pilots’ target skills. The courses will be managed according to this schedule: in the morning will be the briefing, afternoon will be intended for flying and lastly, evening will be allotted for debriefing and analysis.

The skills and topics included in the courses are as follows: XC planning, instruments, glider plus harness setup, thermalling observation, decision making, gaggles, final glide as well as XC leagues. They also offer packages including full retrieve, transport, accommodation as well as course fees. For the price list, you can visit the xTc website. Self-catering accommodation is as well available however with lesser prices for non-flyers as well as children which will be close to free if possible.