★★★★★ 5 stars out of 676 reviews
Ailéments is your FFVL-approved paragliding school in the Var. Paragliding baptisms, training courses, progression to autonomy, but also a paragliding refresher workshop! Our state-qualified instructors have been accompanying you since 2005 at the best free flight sites in the Prealps: Gréolières, Gourdon, Roquebrune Cap Martin.
Your safety is our priority. Our certified workshop provides a complete overhaul of your paragliding equipment to FFVL standards.
The annual check-up recommended by the FFVL for safe flying.
What's included :
A thorough overhaul for demanding pilots and heavily used sails.
Everything included in l'Essentielle, plus :
Complete inspection of your harness to ensure your safety. Recommended every 5 years or after an impact/accident.
What's included :
We carry out all common repairs to sails and harnesses. Free quotation after diagnosis. Average lead time: 5-10 days.
Our work :
Professional cleaning of your sail to remove dirt, pollen and residues.
Keep your equipment in top condition over winter.
Buying second-hand equipment? Have it checked first!
Need to fly while your equipment is being serviced?
Not in the region? No problem! Send us your equipment by parcel post and we'll return it to you revised. Call us on 06 87 68 71 90 for terms and conditions.
1. Making an appointment
Contact us by telephone (06 87 68 71 90) or via the form. We can offer you a slot within 48 hours during normal periods.
2. Equipment deposit
Meet us at the workshop on the Gréolières. You can also send us your equipment by courier (please contact us).
3. Initial diagnosis
Full visual inspection to identify any areas requiring attention. If repairs are required, a free quotation is sent within 24 hours.
4. Technical review
Meticulous checks according to the chosen formula. Every component is inspected, measured and tested. Use of professional equipment (inspection bench, porosity tester, etc.).
5. Detailed report
You'll receive a full report on the condition of each component, the measurements taken and our recommendations for future use.
6. Recovery
Your equipment is ready in 3-5 working days (excluding repairs). You can collect your paraglider from the workshop or we can arrange for it to be returned to you.
Deadlines : 3-5 days in normal season, up to 10 days in high season (April-May, September-October)
More than 500 5-star reviews
Annual inspection: a safety imperative
Demanding PACA conditions for equipment - 250+ flying days/year = intensive use - Rocky sites (Gréolières, Gourdon) = aggressive take-offs/landings - Intense Mediterranean UV + exposure to salt (Roquebrune)
Paraglider wear: invisible phenomena
Nylon fabric (400-800h life) - Porosity increases with UV = reduced fineness, increased fall rate
Dyneema/Aramid lines (600-1000h life) - Progressive elongation = modified geometry = asymmetric closures, stalls
Seams - UV damage + tension = risk of separation in flight
Recommended overhaul frequency (FFVL ParachecK standard)
Our recommendation Alpes-Maritimes - Systematic annual overhaul (intensive use + intense UV + aggressive terrain)
Risks of an unreviewed sail
Why revise regularly?
Security - Early detection + incident prevention + detailed reporting
Performance - Geometry preserved + fineness maintained + stable behaviour
Service life - +30-50% longevity + investment protection (€2500-5000)
Resale - +30-50% valuation + quick sale with revision history
What a review detects (invisible to the naked eye)
Workshop equipment Gréolières - Laser bench ±1mm - Porosity tester pro - Wedging tools - Fabric resistance test
Ailéments x Aerotech workshop in Gréolières (06), on the landing site. 45 min from Nice, 30 min from Grasse, 50 min from Cannes. Free parking.
Annual check-up recommended in the Alpes-Maritimes (intensive use, strong UV, rocky terrain). Or every 150 hours of flying. Immediate overhaul after impact or accident.
Essential package: €130 | Premium package: €180 | Fifth wheel check: €80 | Repairs: free estimate.
Essential (€130): visual inspection, seams, lines, porosity, report.
Premium (€180): everything + laser line measurement, geometry check, professional cleaning. Recommended for sails > 5 years old.
3-5 days in normal season. Up to 10 days in high season (April-May, Sept-Oct). Appointment within 48 hours
Line length, which defines the geometry. Lines lengthen over time, modifying flight behaviour. Laser measurement: accuracy ±1mm (Formule Premium).
Quantity of air passing through the fabric. Increases with age and UV. Direct impact on performance (fineness, sink rate). Measured with a professional tester.
Yes, included in the harness check (€80). Annual folding compulsory. Check condition + ventilation before folding.
Yes, from Nice or elsewhere. Contact us on 06 87 68 71 90 to arrange delivery/return.
Yes, if the lines have lengthened. Selective replacement of lines out of tolerance. Price on quotation. Stock of 300+ references.
Yes: tears, broken lines, seams, risers. Free estimate within 24 hours. Repairs in 5-10 days.
Yes, a speciality of our workshop. Annual overhaul mandatory for professional equipment. Reduced rates for group overhauls.
Not necessarily. Condition is more important than age. Bring it to our workshop in Gréolières, and we'll give you an objective opinion based on measurements.
Tel/WhatsApp: 06 87 68 71 90 | Online: contact form | Appointment within 48 hours in normal periods.
Free quote sent within 24 hours. Then you decide. No repairs without your agreement. Diagnosis always free.
Make an appointment to visit our workshop in Gréolières. Pierrot will welcome you and take expert care of your equipment.
