SIV / Safety & Fun training

SIV or rather pilots safety & fun training

Under our motto “New school teaching & old school fun” we’ll take you to the next level and teach you new and, above all, up-to-date SIV techniques.

We warmly welcome you to our English-language SIV training in Italy at the beautiful Lake Idro (Lago d’Idro).

What does this training entail?

Our intention for this training is that the participating pilot:

✅ To gain more confidence in yourself as a pilot, which in turn increases your enjoyment of flying.
✅ To gain more confidence in his/her paraglider and equipment.
✅ To bring old thoughts and techniques up to date with the latest.
✅ To feel and understand the best response which is necessary in certain situations.
✅ To learn with clear understanding of what the maneuver is intended for.
✅ To take you to a higher level.
✅ To learn everything at your own pace and within you comfort zone.
✅ To build on your experience through an educational and fun week.

Who is this training for?

For all pilots with a valid licence, regardless of level!
The programme is tailored to each individual pilot and their level.
From absolute beginners who have just obtained their licence to experienced cross-country pilots with years of experience.

more information

  • Number of training days: 5 days + 1 backup day*
  • Premium siv training for a maximum of 8 participants
  • Price: € 950,- including weather guarantee
  • *Saturday is a possible reserve day, in case the weather was unfavorable earlier in the week and we were able to make fewer than five flights.

These are the 2026 dates:

May:
Week 22: 25-30 May – SIV-1 – Language: Dutch

Juni:
Week 23: 1-6 June – SIV-2 – Language: Dutch
Week 24: 8-13 June – SIV-3 – Language: German
Week 25: 15-20 June – SIV4 – Language: English

Sept:
Week 39: 21-26 Sept. – SIV-5 – Language: German

October:
Week 40: 28 Sept. – 3 Okt. – SIV-6 – Language: Dutch
Week 41: 5-10 October – SIV7 – Language: English

If you are organizing your own private group, perhaps with a different number of participants, please send us an e-mail

  • Valid paraglider *certificate
  • Ippi card because we are in Italy.
  • Mentally and physically fit
  • Your own flying equipment. It’s best to bring the same wing you use for thermal flying.
  • Paraglider insurance
  • Good shoes that prevent you from slipping on wet grass
  • Gloves
  • Positive mindset

*Valid patents such as:

The Dutch 2 Mountain license + Ippi card.
The Austrian Paraglider license + Ippi card.
The German A-Schein + Ippi card.

  • Glider has been checked and check date is still valid during training.
  • The pilot flies within the weight range of his/her wing.
  • Rescue parachute for the correct weight class and not older than 10 years (unless otherwise stated in the owner’s manual).
  • The rescue parachute has been refolded within the last 6 months (before training) (unless otherwise indicated in the user manual).
  • SIV training completely in English
  • Program maneuvers are individually tailored to each pilot/level.
  • Positive coaching.
  • Harness & reserve parachute compatibility test.
  • Waterproof radio + in-ear speaker with talkback function.
  • Rental life jacket including spare cartridge. (If you end up in the water unintentional there are no extra costs.)
  • Floater for your rescue handle.
  • Theory lessons.
  • Theory folder.
  • Briefing before each flight and after each flight.
  • Video analysis
  • Ground handling sessions
  • At the end of the training you will receive your training videos
  • A nice environment, excellent restaurants and lots of fun
  • A gift
  • Mountain rides with the shuttle bus at € 10 per ride.
  • Idro flycard € 10,- for the entire season ( = take-off and landing costs).
  • Replacement cartridge after deliberate deployment of the life jacket: € 35.00
  • Travel
  • Accommodation – We recommend that you stay on the camping Miralago
  • Food and drink

The maneuvers you want to learn or repeat are discussed in detail with each pilot beforehand. For pilots who have never done SIV training, we use our methodology. Apart from that, nothing is required, almost anything is allowed. 😉

  1. Pitch control for advanced
  2. Rolling with weight + stabilizing
  3. Rolling with weight and steering toggles + stabilizing
  4. Ears + speed (A3 or B3 depending on glider)
  5. Big ears + speed
  6. Collapses from 30 – 70%
  7. Collapses + speedbar from 30 – 70%
  8. Held collapses of 50%
  9. Held collapses + speed bar 50% – 70%
  10. Front stall
  11. Front stall + speedbar
  12. Pitching untill Front stall ( on request)
  13. B-Stall
  14. Collaps spiral
  15. Hermann ( on request)
  16. Dive to pitch
  17. Spiral
  18. Spiral dive
  19. Approaching one-sided stall/negative
  20. Wingovers
  21. Full stall over negative + back fly = new method
  22. Full stall, normal “new method” + back fly. Also called the 2-Step or 2-stage method.
  23. Old-fashioned full stall (only on request)
  24. Spin 90 degrees
  25. Spin 180 degrees
  26. Spin 360 to full stall + back fly
  27. SAT
  28. More…? Please request it by email.

None of the maneuvers mentioned above are mandatory.

Professional guidance by Daniel Tomaschek

During this training, pilots are coached in English by Daniel Tomaschek.
As a certified Austrian flight instructor and passionate XC, Freestyle, and ACRO pilot, Daniel knows which manoeuvres are meaningful and appropriate for each individual pilot.

With years of hands-on experience in numerous SIV trainings and close collaboration with world-class instructors such as Heli Schrempf, Eli Egger, Josi Lanthaler, Roman Scheffner, and Kilian Baumann, Daniel possesses an in-depth knowledge of the latest techniques and training methods.

His unique combination of technical expertise, experience, and positive personal coaching style ensures that every participant feels safe, understood, and optimally guided — from the first exercise to the final flight.

Our team is at this campsite. https://www.campingmiralago.it/en

The advantage of this campsite is that you are right next to the restaurant where our theory room is located, and if you feel like going for a swim in between, you are also right on the beach.

For those who prefer to stay in a hotel, there are certainly options nearby. Check booking.com and search for Baitoni or Bondone. Please also check the booking.com map to see how far you are from camping Miralago.
We do not recommend booking a stay on the mountain.

Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CrB7xXkb1BCogdq8A

The address:
Via Porto Camarelle, 2. Baitoni – Bondone

Cancellation by us due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances

What happens if we have to cancel the course due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control?
Fortunately, this rarely happens at our Lake Idro location. Should it happen, you will receive an 80% refund of the course fee.

For a course fee of €950, this means a refund of €760. We charge 20% of the course fee (€190) for organizational costs already incurred.

Weather conditions and training:

If the weather is not stable enough to provide safe and high-quality training, we will notify you via the WhatsApp group no later than three days before the start of the training.

Have you already reserved and paid for your spot, but are unable to attend the training for any reason?
Remember to purchase travel or cancellation insurance! If you need to cancel the training, you can usually submit the invoice to your insurer and claim a (partial) refund.

Cancellation policy:

Are you unable to attend and need to cancel your course? The following conditions apply for refunds:

  • Up to 90 days before the start of the course: 80% of the course price → € 760.
  • Up to 0 days before the start of the course: 50% of the course price → € 475.
  • Up to 30 days before the start of the course: 30% of the course price → € 285.00
  • Less than 30 days before the start of the course: no refund (0%)

Replacement in case of cancellation

Are you unable to attend the training yourself, but can you find someone who would like to take your place?
No problem — we’ll be happy to transfer the training spot to your replacement. Once your replacement has paid the invoice, we’ll credit your invoice, and you’ll receive a 100% refund.

If there is someone on the waiting list who wants to take your place, you will receive a refund of 80% of the amount paid.

Frequently Asked Questions is currently being worked on…

Just a little more patience please 😉

Weather guarantee

If, due to poor weather conditions, we are unable to complete at least 5 flights during the SIV training, you may make up the remaining flights at a later date without additional course fees.