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INTRODUCTION
Overland Experts brings a wealth of experience in vehicle operations, driving instruction and expedition preparation. The company has handled vehicles in the field for National Geographic film teams, and trained expedition drivers.
The company's own experts are involved in every aspect OEX's operations. They have handled vehicles for National Geographic, IMAX films, field biologists, archaeologists, and trained outdoor enthusiasts, foreign service personnel and safari company owners. They lead international film crews to remote parts of the world, and walk through our demanding courses showing new drivers how to avoid mishaps.
Trained biologist and founder Bruce Elfstrom heads Overland Experts.Bruce's extensive 4WD instruction experience includes fieldwork in four continents, and hands-on teaching throughout the US. Bruce holds instructor level certifications for Land Rovers and all other 4WD vehicles in England and the US.
So Contact Global Racing Schools now for your international Off Roading Experience.
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Track Location:
Connecticut, USA
Lead Time:
3 weeks
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OFF ROAD DAY 1 |
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Price: Subject to Requirements
Email: info@globalracingschools.com
This is the introductory class for any further 4x4 driving. During one or more days you will learn the fundamentals of 4x4 driving in marginal terrain.
Lecture with scale vehicle and terrain models, visual aids, and literature handouts teach you why you need to do what you need to do: Recently dubbed the "Why You Never Spin a Wheel Talk" will cover the mysteries and nuances of the: Differentials, suspension, engine/throttle control, torque and gear choice, tire selection and manipulation. (45 min)
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Your 4x4 and the Environment. Bruce Elfstrom a multi-degree research biologist and ecologist is the only 4x4 instructor in the world qualified to teach you the why's and why not's of 4x4 use off the highways.
Behind the wheel for the remainder of the day.
Driver positioning and seatbelt positioning particulars: What button and what lever does what. Why do you use it and when.
Basic transfer case, and four wheel drive system implementation/switching choices
Vehicle familiarization
High to low and low to high range transitions
OEX 5-Step Method familiarization
Base emergency maneuvers: failed hills, side-slope recoveries, mud-rut crabbing, high centering
Obstacle analysis: The "must" of walking before you drive
Step by step attempt obstacle familiarity: Hills, Ditches, Side-slopes, Moguls, Sand, Mud, Water, and Rocks 101
Progressive obstacle tries: From basic and theoretical to complex and reality based difficulty. Drive, drive, drive.
Recovery Introduction 101: Situational assessments, recovery types and equipment. Hi-lift jack, winching, kinetic ropes, ladders, spotter ropes, D-shackles, tree-saver stapes, bumper yolks
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This is offered at our private custom-designed Course at Hadlyme, Connecticut. Off road skills can not only save you time and money it will your life too! So call Global Racing Schools now for a booking of your Off Road Course!
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OFF ROAD DAY 2 |
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Price: Subject to Requirements
Email: info@globalracingschools.com
Off Road School Day 2 is offered at our private custom-designed Course at East Haddam, Connecticut. The Course contains a wide variety of purpose-built road conditions so that instruction time can be maximized. You will be able to rent the 4 x 4 for your experience.
Our School is offered in one, two and three-day sessions. The two or three-day sessions are recommended for drivers planning advanced rock crawling or overseas expeditions, or for drivers who want to know the full capabilities of their vehicles. Overnight accommodation at area inns
is available.
The school includes hands-on instruction in:
- Techniques to operate a 4WD vehicle on unpaved surfaces.
- Multiple vehicle recovery
- Ground reading
- Environmental impact assessments
- Traction control (mud, sand, loose rock, logs)
- Grade and angle driving
- Steep grades - including emergency recovery
- Water crossings
- Bow waves
- Vehicle preparation
- Rock crawling.
- Substrate comparisons
- Sand driving
- Advance winching techniques
- Advance high-lift Jack operation
- Driving hazards
- Navigation/GPS
- Onboard computers
- Basic field repair
- Prep and Equipment
This is offered at our private custom-designed Course at Hadlyme, Connecticut. Off road skills can not only save you time and money it will your life too! So call Global Racing Schools now for a booking of your Off Road Course!
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LOCATION DETAILS |
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NEARBY HOTELS
The Copper Beech Inn
46 Main St, Ivoryton, CT
HamptonBishops Gate
7 Norwich Rd, East Haddam, CT
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
1525 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT
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NEARBY AIRPORTS
Bradley International Airport
(IATA: BDL, ICAO: KBDL, FAA LID: BDL) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) west of Windsor Locks in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.
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