Paragliding in Armenia: How and where to trainSeptember 6, 2017 - 16:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Paragliding is becoming more and more popular in Armenia, and it turns out there is a special school for taking flight lessons in Yerevan. In a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net Armenian Paragliding Sport Federation president Armen Sargsyan said several clubs also provide such services. The school has been operating as part of the federation for 20 years now and hosts a number of students. Persons aged 16 or older can attend classes whose cost varies anywhere between $500 and $1,000, depending on whether lessons are sold as group or private courses. Besides, Sargsyan said, skilled instructors of the Armenian federation are always there to provide tandem flights at a cost of around AMD 43,000 (apx. $95). Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |