Flying activities and licences

Here are some of the key regulations for paragliding in Slovenia:

Pilot licence requirements

Pilots must hold a valid paragliding or hanggliding license accompanied with valid IPPI or FAI card with a Safe Pro Para/Delta Stage min. 4 or 5 rating – (see Safety Directive DV 01/12)
In case of Stage 3 and below, the pilot must fly under supervision of an instructor. Every instructor needs Special Permission form CAA (see Training activities).

Airspace usage

Paragliding is only allowed in class G airspace (in class "E" with special permission of CAA) (visual interpretations can be found here: Interactive map of flying sites)
The general altitude limit for paragliding is 760 meters / 2.500 ft AGL (above ground level) and 2900 meters / 9.500 ft AMSL (above mean sea level) in the north-west part of the country.
Special attention is required near Ljubljana and Maribor international airports, as well as near the area of Bovec Airport (LJBO) and Ajdovščina (LJAJ) (see Safety Directive DV 01/2024).
When flying within vicinity of aerodromes be alert and pay attention to other traffic. Entering aerodrome traiffic zone shall be priorly coordinated with aerodrome manager.

Other

Third-party liability insurance is strongly recommended.
For local flying conditions please consult with local flying instructors or aeroclubs.