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Paraglider Training for Beginners

Beginners Elementary paragliding course

Only Flyspain can offer the unique combination of 20 years teaching experience, the all essential private flying sites, stunning accomodation in our own 'Eagles Nest' and a personal service second to none. 

FlySpain is fortunate to be both a Tow and Hill rated BHPA school, which means you will get the best opportunity of completing your Ep level!  See what past paragliding students think.

  • Previous Experience - None
  • Group Size - Max 6 students to 2 British BHPA instructors
  • Tandem flights for the nervous newbie
  • Duration - 6 days
  • Included - Paragliding equipment hire, tuition, great accommodation and airport transfers
  • Extras -  BHPA membership as a training or Full Member, medical repatriation insurance.

Why Choose Fly Spain?

  • Established in 2002-over 20 years of experience 
  • Essential own Private sites - no crowded hills
  • Fully British team of full BHPA instructors
  • BHPA, APPI & FAI School
  • Excellent Private accomodation with pool 

Our Promise to you

When we take a deposit it means a commitment to teaching you whether there is one person on the course or six. We also won't mix the group with other pilots at vastly different levels.

 
    Beginners Ep Paragliding explainer video

    The dates shown on the calendar are Arrival and Departure dates only.

    The course starts the following morning. i.e. our calendar EP course dates 4-10 march. Arrive with us on Sunday 4th to settle in, the course starts early on Monday. The course finishes on Friday evening, your departure travel day being Saturday 10th.

    Courses vary,  such as the Zero to Hero ppg course, Please check dates carefully. 

    If you arrive outside those times we can help organise either a taxi or point you to a bus or car rental.

    Spain courses:

    The shuttle is at the airport at 1pm on your day of arrival. Please aim to land by 12:30 to be clear of the airport building by 1pm (Spanish time). On departure day (Saturday) it leaves the village at 11am and drops off at the airport for 1p.m. Flights leaving after 15:00 give plenty of time to check-in. If you can't coordinate your flights within these times, alternatively grab a taxi or hire car.

    Turkey Course: No Free Shuttle

    Airport transfers, typically everyone arrives at slightly different time in to Dalaman, there is a shuttle that runs fairly regularly to Oludeniz, or you can get a cheap 30-50 euro taxi, we might be able to organise a joint pick up (shared fare with others nearer the time)

     

    Paragliding Ep beginners courses or paramotoring make for a great family activity holiday. You can now qualify at age 14  but you can learn to fly earlier with an adult present depending on your weight and fitness.

    We’d only encourage children to do what they felt they were happy to do so if they felt too nervous with high altitude then they could stop there. There are issues with weight, so in truth any student pilot under 35 kilos would probably struggle.  Drop us a line if you are unsure

    1450€ p/week

    Includes Accommodation with pool, Free airport transfers, 6 days tuition and Equipment

    Check availability
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    Beginners fact sheet

    Click here to download 85.22 kB - pdf

    Extras - You'll need to join the BHPA as a Full Member. Before you arrive, fill out this form and Pay the BHPA directly.

     

    Club Pilot paragliding course

    Only 5 Students per course - small groups are key for clocking up airtime!

    REMEMBER only BHPA schools can hand out UK qualifications and only BHPA pilots can fly on Club Sites in the UK!

    We qualify more pilots than any other School in Europe

    The combination of over twelve flying sites means we can cater for all wind directions. We're the only school locally with its own private training site perfect for beginner pilots.  Our teaching syllabus is seasoned to the latest techniques and includes Tandem flights where necessary. If you are a Club pilot desperately trying to finish off from another UK school we can help you.

      Why choose FlySpain?

      A cracking combination of weather, seasoned British instructors & the perfect training environment!

      • Airtime - We average a staggering 2-3 hrs of Soaring time
      • IPPI cards available, BHPA and FAI members.
      • Everythings included - Paragliding equipment hire, great accommodation & airport transfers
      • Not Included - Flights, travel insurance, BHPA membership

      Our Promise to you

      When we take a deposit it means a commitment to teaching you whether there is one person on the course or six. We also won't mix the group with other pilots at vastly different levels or with different ambitions to fill the van!

       

      Club pilot paragliding training Explainer

      The dates shown on the calendar are Arrival and Departure dates only.

      The course starts the following morning. i.e. our calendar EP course dates 4-10 march. Arrive with us on Sunday 4th to settle in, the course starts early on Monday. The course finishes on Friday evening, your departure travel day being Saturday 10th.

      Courses vary,  such as the Zero to Hero ppg course, Please check dates carefully. 

      If you arrive outside those times we can help organise either a taxi or point you to a bus or car rental.

      Spain courses:

      The shuttle is at the airport at 1pm on your day of arrival. Please aim to land by 12:30 to be clear of the airport building by 1pm (Spanish time). On departure day (Saturday) it leaves the village at 11am and drops off at the airport for 1p.m. Flights leaving after 15:00 give plenty of time to check-in. If you can't coordinate your flights within these times, alternatively grab a taxi or hire car.

      Turkey Course: No Free Shuttle

      Airport transfers, typically everyone arrives at slightly different time in to Dalaman, there is a shuttle that runs fairly regularly to Oludeniz, or you can get a cheap 30-50 euro taxi, we might be able to organise a joint pick up (shared fare with others nearer the time)

       

      Paragliding Ep beginners courses or paramotoring make for a great family activity holiday. You can now qualify at age 14  but you can learn to fly earlier with an adult present depending on your weight and fitness.

      We’d only encourage children to do what they felt they were happy to do so if they felt too nervous with high altitude then they could stop there. There are issues with weight, so in truth any student pilot under 35 kilos would probably struggle.  Drop us a line if you are unsure

      1650€ p/week

      Inc. private accommodation with pool, free airport transfers, 6 days tuition, all equipment

      Check availability
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      Club Pilot course details

      Click here to download 82.13 kB - pdf

       

      Club Pilot Extra

      Extra, extra, extra

      There are many reasons why you may prefer to join our extended Club Pilot course, time lapsed between EP and CP,  fitness levels, medical conditions or you might simply like some extra tuition time to consolidate you skills. So for people who fall into this category, we now offer an 8-day course option instead of our standard 6-day course, thus increasing your chances of successfully completing the BHPA syllabus.

      Remember only BHPA schools can hand out Uk qualifications, there will be no need for any conversion courses back home costing you more money!

      We qualify more pilots than any other School in Europe

      The combination of the Sierra de Lijar and over twelve other flying sites means we can cater for all wind directions. It provides us with consistently good flying conditions that enable us to fly uninterrupted throughout the year.

      We're the only school locally with its own private training sites perfect for beginner pilots. We teach you to be self-sufficient pilots who can fly confidently at home and abroad, our teaching syllabus is seasoned with the latest techniques.

      A cracking combination of weather, seasoned instructors & the perfect training environment

      If you are a Club pilot desperately trying to finish off from another UK school we can help you.

      • Previous Experience - EP or equivalent or frustrated Uk or European Club pilot
      • Group Size - 5 students to 2 BHPA instructors
      • Duration - 8 days tuition split between mostly practical and classroom theory
      • Airtime - We average a staggering 2-3 hrs of soaring time
      • Objective - BHPA Club Pilot rating with a taste for more!
      • Included - Paragliding equipment, tuition, stunning private accommodation with pool, courtesy airport transfers                                        
      • More questions? Read our FAQs or drop us a line

      Our Promise to you

      When we take a deposit it means a commitment to teaching you whether there is one person on the course or six. We also won't mix the group with other pilots at vastly different levels or with different ambitions to fill the van!

      Extras - You´ll need to join the BHPA as a Full 12 month Member 

      Mega coastal flying on Cp plus weeks
      Paraglider Daily Inspections
      Paragliding Reverse Launch tutorial

      The dates shown on the calendar are Arrival and Departure dates only.

      The course starts the following morning. i.e. our calendar EP course dates 4-10 march. Arrive with us on Sunday 4th to settle in, the course starts early on Monday. The course finishes on Friday evening, your departure travel day being Saturday 10th.

      Courses vary,  such as the Zero to Hero ppg course, Please check dates carefully. 

      If you arrive outside those times we can help organise either a taxi or point you to a bus or car rental.

      Spain courses:

      The shuttle is at the airport at 1pm on your day of arrival. Please aim to land by 12:30 to be clear of the airport building by 1pm (Spanish time). On departure day (Saturday) it leaves the village at 11am and drops off at the airport for 1p.m. Flights leaving after 15:00 give plenty of time to check-in. If you can't coordinate your flights within these times, alternatively grab a taxi or hire car.

      Turkey Course: No Free Shuttle

      Airport transfers, typically everyone arrives at slightly different time in to Dalaman, there is a shuttle that runs fairly regularly to Oludeniz, or you can get a cheap 30-50 euro taxi, we might be able to organise a joint pick up (shared fare with others nearer the time)

       

      Paragliding Ep beginners courses or paramotoring make for a great family activity holiday. You can now qualify at age 14  but you can learn to fly earlier with an adult present depending on your weight and fitness.

      We’d only encourage children to do what they felt they were happy to do so if they felt too nervous with high altitude then they could stop there. There are issues with weight, so in truth any student pilot under 35 kilos would probably struggle.  Drop us a line if you are unsure

      2200E p/week

      Includes, 8 days tuition, Private accommodation with pool, free airport transfers, equipment

      Check availability

       

      Cross country magazine deals and special offers

      Click to download

      Club Pilot course details

      Click here to download 82.13 kB - pdf

      Extras - You'll need to join the BHPA as a Full Member. Before you arrive, fill out this form and Pay the BHPA directly.

       

      EP & CP together!

      Save 100€ if you book EP & CP consecutively

      If you already know this is the sport for you then why not take advantage of our discounted rate for the fortnight's flying.

      Two consecutive weeks of flying with Europe's largest overseas school. There are other deals to be had on equipment too, just enquire to find out more! To do the two courses back to back simply select the Beginners Elementary Pilot course on the Calendar, add it to your basket, then select the consecutive Club Pilot course and add this to your basket, then log out.

      Come and Paraglide Teaser : Learn to Fly paragliders

      3000€ Includes Private accommodation with pool, Free airport transfers, 12 days tuition, all equipment

      Includes 12 days paragliding lessons, private accommodation with pool, transfers, equipment

      Check availability
       

      EP/CP & Kit Package

      Everything you need to get you flying!

      All you need to qualify and flying in one simple package.  The full Ep & Cp tuition + full set of the latest paragliding equipment(Easy 2 glider, Simple harness, Angel 110, open face Helmet). Follow the link, see a choice of our recommended Glider packages inc tuition. Buy on the spot and we'll be in touch to arrange the finer detail, like glider colour, size etc...

      £5750 p/person

      Includes 12 days paragliding lessons, accommodation, transfers, equipment

      Send an enquiry

      Zero to Hero Paragliding course

      1-1 Courses for people who are short of time!

      We offer bespoke 6 Day 1-1 Paraglider Tuition

      If you prefer to learn 1-1 we can offer you 6 days of personal tuition from the best instructors in the business. Flying is all about confidence so we want you to give you a thorough training program to ensure tthat you become as indendant and as confident a pilot as possible, 1-1 tution will ensure that your education is as thorough and in-depth as possible. For total beginners or those who have already started their training.

      Price includes airport collection, kit hire, tuition, single accomodation and transportation during the week.

      For more information or to discuss dates just email us

      Come and Paraglide Teaser : Learn to Fly paragliders

      The dates shown on the calendar are Arrival and Departure dates only.

      The course starts the following morning. i.e. our calendar EP course dates 4-10 march. Arrive with us on Sunday 4th to settle in, the course starts early on Monday. The course finishes on Friday evening, your departure travel day being Saturday 10th.

      Courses vary,  such as the Zero to Hero ppg course, Please check dates carefully. 

      If you arrive outside those times we can help organise either a taxi or point you to a bus or car rental.

      Spain courses:

      The shuttle is at the airport at 1pm on your day of arrival. Please aim to land by 12:30 to be clear of the airport building by 1pm (Spanish time). On departure day (Saturday) it leaves the village at 11am and drops off at the airport for 1p.m. Flights leaving after 15:00 give plenty of time to check-in. If you can't coordinate your flights within these times, alternatively grab a taxi or hire car.

      Turkey Course: No Free Shuttle

      Airport transfers, typically everyone arrives at slightly different time in to Dalaman, there is a shuttle that runs fairly regularly to Oludeniz, or you can get a cheap 30-50 euro taxi, we might be able to organise a joint pick up (shared fare with others nearer the time)

       

      Fortunately our courses are very popular, they are regularly fully booked often months in advance. We like to run small groups so our clients get the best service we can offer which means last minute cancellations are quite inconvienient both for the client and ourselves, equally we want to try and be as accomodating as possible. If we can refill your place then we are happy to move your booking to another date but if we are unable to refill your place we  sadly wont be able to refund your money. Life is full of unexpected events so we urge everyone to insure their holidays as soon as you make your booking, that way, should something unexpected arise no one needs to be inconvienienced. 

      2950€ p/week

      Includes 6 days 1-1 tuition Accommodation Equipment Transportation

      Check availability
      Click to download

      Club Pilot course details

      Click here to download 82.13 kB - pdf

      Extras - You'll need to join the BHPA as a Full Member. Before you arrive, fill out this form and Pay the BHPA directly.

       

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