Paragliding & paramotoring FAQs

No. There's no official licence for paragliding or paramotoring in the UK. Proper training is what keeps you safe, though, and you'll need insurance too.

We train to the BHPA (British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association) manual and methods. Once you finish your Club Pilot course you get:

• Insurance: £5 million third-party liability cover through BHPA membership.
• Clubs: access to the UK network of BHPA paragliding clubs and their local knowledge.
• Sites: permission to fly at club sites across the UK.

Paragliding is flight in its purest form. You launch from a hill and stay up using the wind and rising air. It takes skill and it's hugely rewarding.

Paramotoring adds a small engine and propeller on your back (some call it a giant fan). That lets you take off from a flat field and go exploring further afield.

The two complement each other. What you learn in one carries over to the other, and doing both means more days in the air.

Safety comes first in everything we do. We use well-maintained, certified equipment, our instructors are BHPA qualified, and we keep groups small so you get proper attention. Like any air sport, it's as safe as the decisions you make, which is why good training matters.

Yes. Our taster day (£250) is the first day of training for any of our courses, so you can try it with no further commitment. If you carry on, it counts as day one and the £250 comes off your course fee.

We'd suggest waiting before you buy anything. Beginners often pick kit that doesn't suit their level, and some of it isn't safe for a new pilot. You train on our equipment, which is maintained and certified, and we help you choose the right gear as you progress.

We're dealers for leading paragliding and paramotor brands and can help with new or second-hand kit. We put the same care into checking used equipment, so it's safe and will last.

You need a moderate level of fitness. There's some running, walking uphill with your kit and handling the wing. If you have a previous injury we may ask for a note from your doctor.

Comfortable outdoor clothes suited to the weather, and sturdy footwear. We'll send you more specific advice before your course.

Course fees cover instruction, equipment hire and course materials, including access to our e-learning platform on Club Pilot courses. Each course page lists exactly what's included.

The minimum age on our courses is 18.

No more than four students per instructor, so you get plenty of individual coaching.

Once you start, you have 12 months to complete your course. Training depends on the weather, so this gives you time to fit it around good flying days.