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Paragliding Maintenance Workshop Alpes-Maritimes

Get your mainsail checked Gréolières by our partner workshop AEROTECH, FFVL-certified. Full overhaul from 130 € Laser control bench, porosity tester, detailed report. National postal delivery possible.

  • From €130
  • Certified FFVL
  • Laser jig ±1 mm
  • National postal delivery
Paragliding maintenance workshop: Gréolières, Aerotech, FFVL laser bench wing inspection Aerotech · 06
  • Review from130 € · Essential
  • WorkshopAÉROTECH · Gréolières
  • Delay3 to 5 working days
  • Frequency 06Annual recommendation

To fly safely and preserve the performance of your wing, the regular review is essential. Ailéments is partnering with the certified workshop AEROTECH, to Gréolières, For a full paragliding revisions.

Workshop certified by the FFVL, state-certified technicians, professional equipment: laser calibration bench (precision ±1 mm on suspensions), fabric porosity tester. Each inspection results in a detailed report with measures and recommendations.

You're not in the Alpes-Maritimes? A National postal delivery service is available with a prepaid shipping label. Ideal for pilots holding a licence or of a patent Across France.

This guide details : the formulas and prices, what is controlled, the 6-step process and the recommended review frequency.

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Our services

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Two comprehensive servicing packages, plus à la carte services. Everything is carried out at the AÉROTECH workshop with a detailed report. Booking an appointment is simple by telephone, email, or via the form.

Essential package

130 €

The annual check-up recommended by the FFVL for safe flying.

  • Full visual inspection (extrados, intrados, box sections)
  • Detailed inspection of seams and reinforcements
  • Check all lines (wear, deformation, elongation)
  • Checking lifts and links
  • Control of fabric porosity
  • Test inflation and behaviour
  • Cleaning the sail if necessary
  • Detailed audit report
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Premium package

180 €

A thorough overhaul for demanding pilots and heavily used sails.

  • All the Essentials, plus:
  • Precise measurement of suspension rods on the control bench (laser ±1 mm)
  • Thorough check of sail geometry
  • Fabric strength test
  • Checking settings and adjustments
  • Checking the reinforcement strips and leading edge
  • Complete inspection of leak edges
  • Professional cleaning + storage available (upon request)
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Fifth wheel control

80 €
  • Straps, seams, buckles
  • Carabiners and attachment points
  • Back protection board
  • Emergency parachute check
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Repairs

On request
  • Tears, snags, boxes
  • Line replacement
  • Couture, renforcement, lifts
  • Free quote · 5-10 day turnaround
Free quote

Pre-Purchase Inspection

60 €
  • Full pre-owned diagnostic
  • Repair estimate
  • Written report + recommendations
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Sail cleaning

50 €
  • Gentle cleaning suitable for paragliding
  • Optional anti-UV treatment
  • Controlled drying
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Winter storage

30 € /season
  • Dry and temperate premises
  • Protection against humidity
  • Regular monitoring
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Equipment rental

On request
  • Replacement veil
  • Recent, serviced equipment
  • Preferential customer revision tariff
Please contact us

Can be sent by post — we provide prepaid shipping labels. Making appointments and quotes: 06 87 68 71 90 · Contact form.

The process

How do you go about servicing your paraglider?

A simple and transparent process, from your appointment to collecting your serviced sail. Allow 3 to 5 working days (up to 10 during peak season).

Appointment booking

Response within 48 hours of your request by telephone or email.

Material deposit

At Gréolières, or by standard post (prepaid label).

Diagnostic and quote

Initial diagnosis, free quote if a repair is necessary.

Technical review

At the laser bench and porosity tester, by an approved expert.

Detailed report

Precise measurements and recommendations supplied with your sail.

Recovery

In 3 to 5 working days (up to 10 days during peak season April-May, September-October).

Best practices

How often should I service my paraglider?

According to FFVL ParachecK standards, frequency depends on the sail's condition and intensity of use. In the Alpes-Maritimes, an annual check is recommended (250+ flying days, intense UV, rocky terrain).

Sail status Frequency
Very good conditionRecent sail, low hours 2 years / 150 hours
Good condition 2 years / 100 hours
Acceptable Annual / 50 hours
Boundary conditionAntique voile, visible wear 3 months / 25 hours

Why revise?

An un-inspected sail exposes one to mid-air tears, asymmetrical closures, line breaks, unpredictable behaviour and performance loss.

The profits

Early defect detection, preserved geometry and performance, +30 to 50 % durability and resale value.

Service life

Nylon fabric 400 to 800 hours. Suspension: 600 to 1,000 hours. The overhaul allows for monitoring of actual wear.

After an incident

Have it reviewed Immediately after an accident, an impact or a hard landing, even if the sail appears to be intact.

Partner workshop

Ailéments × AÉROTECH · Certified expertise

Workshop certified by the FFVL at Gréolières, professional equipment (laser bench ±1 mm, porosity tester). No repairs is carried out with your agreement, detailed systematic report. +1070 reviews 5/5.

Trained drivers from our company (courses, patentor elsewhere: everyone is welcome. Learn more about the workshop AEROTECH.

For a quote or an appointment: 06 87 68 71 90 or contact us.

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FAQ

Paragliding review questions

Location, frequency, formulae, safety parachute, postal dispatch, workshop qualifications.

Where is the paragliding repair workshop?

Our partner workshop AÉROTECH is based in Gréolières (06), 45 minutes from Nice, 30 minutes from Grasse and 50 minutes from Cannes.

A national postal delivery service is also available, with a prepaid shipping label.

When should a paraglider be serviced?

In the Alpes-Maritimes, we recommend a Annual review (More than 250 flight days, intense UV, rocky terrain). Otherwise, every 150 flight hours, depending on condition.

And Immediately after an accident or impact. The ParachecK FFVL standards adapt the frequency to the condition of the sail.

What's the difference between the Essential and Premium formulas?

The'Essential (130 €) covers visual and functional inspection: seams, suspension lines, vents, porosity, inflation, cleaning and reporting.

La Premium (180 €) Add the precision measurement of the suspensions to the laser bench (±1 mm), the geometry, the resistance tests and the professional cleaning.

How much does a paragliding service cost?

Essential Formula 130 €. Premium 180 €. Harness check: €80. Sail cleaning: €50. Pre-purchase inspection: €60. Winter storage: €30/season.

Repairs by quote. Equipment hire available during servicing upon request.

Is the packing of the reserve parachute included?

Le reserve parachute check is included in the fifth wheel check (80€), to be carried out every 5 years.

The annual folding of the rescue parachute is mandatory and can be carried out at the workshop.

How is my paraglider serviced?

In 6 steps: book an appointment (response within 48 hours), drop off your vehicle at Gréolières, initial assessment with a free quote, technical inspection on the test bench, detailed report, collection within 3 to 5 working days.

Up to 10 days in high season (April-May, Sept-Oct).

Can I send my paraglider by post?

Yes, one National postal delivery service is available with a prepaid shipping label.

Ideal if you are not in the Alpes-Maritimes. Contact us to arrange shipping.

Is the workshop qualified?

AEROTECH workshop certified by the FFVL, state-certified instructors, professional equipment (laser bench ±1 mm, porosity tester).

A detailed report is provided at each inspection and no repairs are carried out without your agreement.

In summary

The essentials of paragliding review

4 key points before entrusting your sail.

  1. 1

    FFVL Workshop: Aerotech to Gréolières

    FFVL-certified, professional equipment (laser bench ±1 mm, porosity tester). Serviced from 130 € (Essential) or €180 (Premium). National postal delivery possible.

  2. 2

    Recommended annual review in the 06

    UV intense, 250+ flyable days, rocky terrain. Otherwise every 150 hours, or immediately after an impact. FFVL ParachecK standards.

  3. 3

    +30–50 years of durability and value

    The overhaul preserves geometry and performance, detects defects early, and increases resale value. Nylon sail: 400-800 hours.

  4. 4

    Processing transparent · 3-5 days

    Appointment within 48 hours, free quote, detailed report, no repairs without agreement. Drivers redundancies Patented [products/items] from all over France welcome.

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