IKO LEVEL 1 โ DISCOVERY
What To Expect
Your IKO instructor will teach you key safety rules and kite flying theory and skills on land before going into the water. ย This safety training session will teach you how to assess both the power and direction of the wind as well as important characteristics of the physical location too. ย Proper equipment management, kite set-up, and the controlled flying of a small trainer kite are also part of this IKO Level 1 – Discovery lesson plan.
Skills & Certification
- S.E.A. (Spot, Environment, Activity) Assessment
- Holding, Carrying and Securing a Kite on Land
- Kite Set Up
- Safety Systems Use
- Pre-Flight Check
- Launching and Landing as an Assistant
- First Piloting and Explore the Wind Window’s Edge
- Let Go of the Bar
- Twist and Untwist the Lines
- Flying One-Handed
- Trim Discovery
- Walking While Flying the Kite
- Launching and Landing as a Pilot
- Wind Window Theory
- In flight Quick Release Activation
- Self-Landing
- Equipment Packing
Certification:
IKO Level 1
Time Required
2.5 hours
Prerequisites:
Minimum 12 years of age
Swimming in deep water