2023 Loyalty Discount

Up to £300 discount on your first equipment package

£150 allocated when you buy your EP course then another £150 when you buy your CP course.

Please contact us for further details.

Welcome to the awesome world of paragliding, the cheapest and most accessible airsport in existence, where your entire aircraft fits into a backpack. 

Paragliding in the UK is overseen by the British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (BHPA).

If you want to fly safely in the UK and the rest of the world you’ll need to complete a two stage training programme. Stage one is the Elementary Pilot (EP) course which takes about 4-5 days of flying tasks interspersed with theory to complete. The EP course takes you from a complete novice to mastering basic control of the glider and other equipment.

Stage two is the Club Pilot (CP) course which takes about another 5 days of flying more advanced tasks and theory. On completion of the CP course you will be free to fly anywhere in the UK or the rest of the world.

In the UK you can learn to paraglide from the age of 14. There is no upper age limit and we regularly train both teenagers and retirees, and everyone in between.

The EP Course takes about 5 days to complete and takes you from a complete novice to a standard you are ready to progress onto the CP Course.

By the end of the EP course you will have ticked off several practical tasks that bring you closer to becoming an independent pilot. The main aim of the course is to teach you about the equipment we use and the basic principles of flight, whilst keeping you safe as you progress along your journey. Our goal is to get you flying solo as soon as possible and by the end of the course you will have completed multiple flights in various flying conditions across a number of our private flying sites. We focus on completing safe take-off and landings and the early stages of glider control whilst airborne.

During the course you will learn some important flying manoeuvres, you will gain a basic understanding of equipment, glider control, the weather and complete stage one of your journey to becoming a fully qualified pilot. By successfully completing the EP Course you will be able to fly on your own, but at this stage you still need to be under the supervision of a qualified instructor. 

The CP Course will give you the skills and confidence to fly unsupervised and continue your development into an independent pilot. Our BHPA approved course is full of theory lectures and practical tasks focusing on your development as a pilot. During the course you will complete lots of flights to improve your launching and landing techniques. 

The flights will be longer in duration, also they will be higher than before so you can complete more complicated tasks to improve your piloting skills and improve your confidence. The CP Course goes into more detail about how our equipment works and there are multiple theory classes to improve your understanding of the sport. The theory classes prepare you for real life practical flying situations and there is a simple multiple choice written exam to complete at the end of the course. Don’t worry, you will be exam ready by the end of the course and our team of instructors will be able to help you should you need extra assistance.

Completing the Club Pilot Course is your first solo rating and allows you to fly unsupervised at our sites and other club sites in the UK and beyond. You will have practical skills and theory knowledge that will keep you safe and open the door to an amazing life changing adventure.

We recommend you complete your EP and CP courses as close together as possible. Pilots that do this normally complete their courses faster with fewer gaps in training and it is the quickest and safest way to become an independent pilot free to enjoy a lifetime of flying. It will also mean you save money by not needing extra refresher days.

If you want to experience the ultimate freedom of flight, then sign yourself up for the course that opens the door to the wonderful world of paragliding!