
Paragliding Club Pilot (Hill)
Your Ticket to Solo Flight!
The BHPA Club Pilot Rating is your gateway to the exhilarating world of paragliding. This certification signifies your competency for safe, supervised flight within a club environment. Earning your Club Pilot Rating equips you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to fly without an instructor present, anywhere in the world!
Unlock a World of Knowledge with Our Exclusive E-Learning Platform: As part of your journey with us, you’ll gain lifetime access to our comprehensive e-learning platform! This invaluable resource provides you with all the essential theory elements for your BHPA Club Pilot training, including detailed notes and interactive modules covering Principles of Flight, Meteorology, Air Law, and Human Factors. But your learning doesn’t stop there! You’ll also benefit from additional advanced how-to guides, weather resources, app tutorials (like Gaggle), and much more, with new content being added regularly. This is your personal paragliding knowledge hub, supporting you throughout your training and as you continue to explore the skies!
This course is the perfect first step for anyone passionate about paragliding and eager to experience the freedom of flight. We’ll guide you through every aspect of the BHPA Club Pilot Rating syllabus, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to soar into the skies.

Course Details
Sky Riders’ BHPA Club Pilot Course equips you with the advanced flying techniques and knowledge needed to soar with confidence and begin your paragliding career!
Course Highlights:
- Skill Improvement: Master top landings, slope landings, and soaring techniques to extend your flight time and explore new flying possibilities.
- Group Flying: Learn safe and effective techniques for flying alongside other paragliders, enhancing your situational awareness.
- Performance Optimisation: Unlock the potential of your paraglider with controlled use of the speed bar and big ears maneuvers, maximizing your paragliding experience.
- Emergency Maneuvers: Gain the knowledge and confidence to handle asymmetric collapses, a crucial skill for safe paragliding.
- In-Depth Theory: Expand your understanding of meteorology, principles of flight, and air law to make informed decisions and navigate the skies confidently.
BHPA Club Pilot Rating:
Upon successful completion, you’ll achieve the BHPA Club Pilot Rating. This rating allows you to fly independently within a club environment.
Key Facts
Course Price: £1,000
– Train at several of the South West’s stunning paragliding sites on the Jurrassic Coast
– Max 4 students per instructor
– Full access to our dedicated e-learning platform
– Minimum age: 18 years old
– Once started, you have 12 months to complete your course.