Finding Your Wings

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

1
Looking for lessons, kites, locations?
Choose a channel, let's chat, let's go!

Hanlan's Kite Crew