Getting a paraglider check in Saint-Hilaire is straightforward — and strongly recommended before any serious flying session. Whether you’re arriving after a winter break, preparing for a week of XC flights, or simply unsure when your glider was last inspected, a professional check gives you the confidence to fly without second-guessing your equipment.

Wingshop has been providing paraglider checks at Saint-Hilaire since 2004, making it one of the most established inspection centres in the French Alps. Run by Nicolas Mouquet — a qualified instructor and former international competitor — the workshop is fully equipped for technical inspections at every level.

Paraglider Check in Saint-Hilaire: What’s Included

Wingshop offers a full range of inspection and repair services:

• Technical inspection — a complete structural assessment of your glider
• Line measurement — laser-checked for symmetry and trim accuracy
• Porosity testing — measuring fabric permeability against manufacturer standards
• Trim tuning — adjusting line lengths to restore certified trim
• Reserve repacking — mandatory every 12 months in most countries
• Structural repairs — seam repairs, riser replacements, panel patches

Wingshop is an approved centre for Nova, Flare, and Skywalk, and follows the Paracheck quality charter — a standardised protocol used by leading workshops across France.

Why Check Before You Fly at Saint-Hilaire?

Saint-Hilaire is an active, thermal site with strong conditions from spring through autumn. Moreover, many visiting pilots arrive after months off flying — which is exactly when a paraglider check matters most. A glider that passed its last inspection two seasons ago may have degraded porosity or stretched lines. Therefore, getting checked on arrival is simply good practice.

Book Your Paraglider Check in Saint Hilaire

Address: 3265 route des Trois Villages, Les Grandes Cités, 38660 Plateau des Petites Roches Hours: Mon–Fri, 9h–12h and 14h–18h (call ahead to confirm) Phone: 04 76 78 68 43 / 07 66 92 62 70 Email: wingshop@wingshop.fr Website: wingshop.fr