Paragliding for Beginners
Jump into the blue!
“I’m so glad I‘ve not gone through my entire life without experiencing that incredible flight………….”
Paragliding offers the one elusive thing that man has always strived for - the ability to fly and see some of the world’s most stunning locations from a bird’s eye view. Once you have gained experience and progressed to thermalling, you will even be able to fly with the birds, such as kites, buzzards and even vultures! All you need is the right equipment, the expert tuition from one of our instructors and the Spanish wind beneath your wings. So what are you waiting for?
Anyone can do it
As an adventure sport, paragliding is one of the very few where men and women can compete on equal terms, as physical strength and body weight are not an issue. Neither is it a specialist sport, with tens of thousands of paragliders across Europe alone. It does not demand a high level of fitness and you can learn at your own pace and in a friendly enviroment. Click here to see a short film of recent students learning to fly with us this March.
Courses tailored to your skill level
In determining your level of experience and the course level most suitable, the number of flying hours done (if any) is taken into account. However, it is the period over which the hours were completed that matters most e.g. a pilot who has flown for 10 hours in the last 6 months is likely to be more consistent and, therefore, safer than one who has flown 30 hours but spread over the last 3 years. At entry level, for the complete beginner and novice, we have our Elementary Pilot’s Course. For this, a couple of instructors will accompany the group, one at launch and one at landing, offer lectures and debriefings on personal flying technique and progression, and more flying skills. (See our syllabus fact sheet at the foot of the page). 5 Day Beginners Elementary Course €850(inc. Accomodation & Airport transfer) |  |
On completion of the elementary course, you can move on to our Club Pilot Course either immediately following or at later date. In this course you will learn the finer points of flying, after first focussing on the essential basics to consolidate your learning. A CP license is your ticket to free flight outside the school. (See our syllabus fact sheet at the foot of the page).
6 Day Club Pilot Course €850( inc accomodation & Airport transfer)
Your next step
If you are interested in trying paragliding for the first time and would like some advice, or are unsure what course may be the right choice, contact us via our Enquiries Page so that we can tailor the right glider training package for you.
Watch our new film of our recent March beginners course
Click on the following links to view and print off full course details:
Upcoming courses
Last updated 08/05/08
For a complete list of all our courses and events, see our Calendar & Bookings page.
All you need to know
Our Frequently Answered Questions Page is a very useful reference source, which includes an explanation of some common flying terms aswell as answering comprehensively many of the questions you may well have before embarking on this exciting sport.
If we have already whetted your appetite, we would encourage you to see our recommended reading list.
For advice on what equipment to buy, click here for our Quality Equipment page.