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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!

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.

Paragliding with the gaggle at Bell Hill.

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 Jurrasic Coast
– Max 4 students per instructor
– Minimum age: 18 years old
– Once started, you have 12 months to complete your course.


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