The MPG training course conducted by Air Venture can be completed over a period of between 4 to 5 days, sometimes over several weekends where necessary, depending on weather conditions and individual ability. The course needs no prior experience or training and includes all required specialised equipment. By the end of the course, students would have experienced several solo flights. Training begins in an open field where ground handling skills are taught and final flight takes place in an open area away from buildings and obstacles. During the solo-flights, the instructor will direct the student by radio on their flight technique. “For the beginner, a significant part of the training is focused on the take-off technique”, says Mujib Ahmad, Air Venture’s Instructor. “Completing a good take-off launch is one of the most satisfying aspects of paragliding”, he continues, “there is nothing like the pleasure of running forward, feeling the tightening of the harness around the legs and being lifted into the sky”.Motorized paragliding is undoubtedly the least expensive form of powered flight. The equipment is definitely less expensive than any type of powered aircraft and a day’s flying will only cost the amount of fuel used. Motorized paragliders are portable and can be easily transported to almost any location providing a large variety of venues to fly from. “Flying a motorized paraglider is easy, rewarding and, with proper training and equipment, very safe”, says Mujib. “It offers flying like no other type of aircraft in that it is possible to fly high and far or low and slow.”
Air Venture Sdn. Bhd., who also offer excursions to scenic destinations in Asia that are ideal for motorized paragliding, will be one of the many exhibitors at the inaugural Adventure Show Asia 2009. Scheduled to be held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre from the 9th to 11th October 2009, the event is an exposition that promotes a wide spectrum of adventure sports tourism, travel and activities that involve the great outdoors. Event organizers, Able Two Events Sdn. Bhd., explained that the show will promote the various destinations in Asia that appeal to extreme sports enthusiasts, thrill seeking tourists and adventure seekers alike from Malaysia and around the Asian region.
The exposition will feature a variety of adventure sports and travel providers and equipment distributors that will be divided into four separate pavilions. The four pavilions will be named; the Aquatic Pavilion (that caters to water based activities such as surfing, SCUBA diving, white water rafting, fishing, jet skiing etc.), the On-Land Pavilion (that caters to land based activities such as trekking, 4X4 off road, rock climbing, camping, mountaineering etc.), the Sky Pavilion (that caters to aerially oriented activities such as sky diving, para-gliding, flying etc), and the Travel Pavilion (that caters to all travel services including travel agents, luggage retailers, airlines, resorts etc.).
Touted as a one-stop centre for all adventure, it provides visitors with an opportunity to explore interests that may have been otherwise out of reach or unheard of. Admission to the show is free of charge and lucky visitors will stand the chance to take home some exciting prizes as there will be daily lucky draws and mini competitions for visitors. For more information on the show, visit the official event website at www.adventureshowasia.com
