Maneuvers Clinics

2024 Dates: Click HERE to get notification of cancellations and new SIV dates.

SIV1: June 28-30 [FULL]

SIV2: July 12-14 [FULL]

SIV3: July 26-28 [FULL]

SIV4: August 9-11 [FULL]

Local SIV!

Paraglide New England is excited to offer the first and only maneuvers (SIV) training in the Northeastern USA!  

What is it?

SIV (Simulation d'Incident en Vol) is French for "practicing for when shit hits the fan." Spoiler alert, it can get messy so we practice over the water. Jokes aside, it’s is a structured training program, also known as a Maneuvers Clinic, that teaches pilots all the things they should know but prudence dictates should not be practice over the ground. A maneuvers clinic offers the best and safest opportunity to gain deep understanding of wing behavior in the atypical situations that arise during thermal flights. For advanced pilots, our clinics are personalized to meet your needs and help you further acro and descent techniques. 

Why do it?

If you plan on flying in thermic conditions or doing any aerobatics, maneuvers clinics are essential. Top instructors and pilots recommend annual over the water maneuvers training. Pilots who have completed a maneuvers training clinic will will often say things like: "This should be required of all pilots!" or "Now I really know what my wing can do!" Maneuvers training is all about understanding your wing so you can fly more safely and know how to get out of the sky in a hurry. Get over the water and develop the muscle memory to tackle unexpected events in "the wild" with the confidence and skill that can only come from firsthand experience.  

What's included?

PGNE Maneuvers Clinics consist of an evening of classroom lessons and 2 days of towing coached by Master pilot and USHPA Advanced Instructor Calef Letorney. Our clinics include 4-8 tows depending on weather, schedules, and pilot preference.

Day 1: Friday afternoon classroom 4-9PM. We will meet and do  the following:

  • Introductions and sharing of pilot goals

  • Review towing lesson, flight plans, tow procedures

  • Harness simulator. Incident visualization and practice

  • Maneuvers training and discussion

  • Video review of maneuvers

  • Test reserve throw and re-install reserve parachute

Day 2-3 : Towing at Bulwagga Bay. We tow Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. PGNE personalizes every SIV course to the pilot, so whether it's your first or your fifth SIV course, it will be just right for you.


May include any or all of the following depending on pilot's wishes and instructor discretion:

  • Wing control drills

  • Big Ears

  • Pitch Control

  • Asymmetric Collapses of varying size and response

  • Full Frontal Collapses of varying size and response

  • Riser twists

  • B Line Stalls

  • Spirals

  • Asymmetric Spirals

  • Full Stalls

  • Spins

  • Wingovers

  • SAT

 

When, where and how much?

Use the sign up form to be added to the waiting list and/or get the first jump on 2024.

Cost for the SIV clinic is $1,400. 

Friday 4PM - Sunday 8PM at Port Henry, NY

Tow operations are located at the Moriah Campsite & Beach just south of Port Henry, NY.  Click for directions. We recommend pilots camp here or get a near by Meet here at 8am on tow days. Camping is available onsite for $30-50/night for reservations https://bulwaggabaycampground.com or call (518) 546-7500. There is lots of great info HERE for the Town of Moriah, check out the "visit" tab for lodging, campground, attractions, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. Bring your family for a day at the beach!