Paragliding for Beginners
Recommended reading
Please bear in mind some basic reading is always handy prior to the lectures.We have a greta selection of books additioanl to these listed below. The BHPAs Pilot Handbook, Touching Cloudbase, The best seller ' Thermal Flying' as well as some great classic DVD's email us for more info
 | From the Beginner to Cross Country by David Sollom & Matthew Cook An introduction to paragliding, providing tuition on thermalling, instrumentation and tandem flying. Other topics include: the theory of gliding; practical instruction of basic, intermediate and advanced techniques; instruction on flying cross-country in the UK; and advice on equipment and air law. |
 | Touching Cloudbase by Ian Currer The third edition of a standard manual for those starting paragliding. It offers an introduction to paramotoring, a section on tandem flying, and an expanded reference to the world's manufacturers. It also covers the syllabus for the exams of the British Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association. |
 | The Complete Guide by Noel Whittall A guide to paragliding which introduces the basic techniques and then provides information about training schools, equipment, the rules, weather, soaring, competition flying, and how to derive enjoyment from the sport. |