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British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association

British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association

BHPA Registered Schools

Enter the first part of your postcode to find your nearest BHPA registered school
eg. enter CF44 if your post code is CF44 1BS

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BHPA Registered Schools will train you at a rate of progress that is suitable for you. They are monitored for safety, the quality of the training they offer, and the equipment they use, and their instructors are licensed by the Association.

When you start training at a BHPA registered school you will be asked to take out BHPA membership. This includes £5 million 3rd-party insurance cover, but does not include personal accident cover.

BHPA registered schools usually offer a variety of training packages. If you opt for a elementary pilot or a combined elementary and club pilot course you can apply online for Trial Membership (3 months) or Full Annual Membership.

Most schools also offer a one day taster course which is ideal if you are not ready to commit to a full course of training. In which case you will need to apply online for One Day Introductory Membership.

One Day Introductory Membership is only valid on the day of issue and you must therefore only apply on the actual day of your taster course.

For a better understanding of the various disciplines available within our sport and the training options available at each school, please visit the Our Sport and Learn to Fly pages.

To find your nearest BHPA registered school, please enter the first part of your post code and select the required discipline in the search box on the left.

Or you can use the following links to display a full list of all BHPA registered hang gliding or paragliding schools:

You can also view a full list of all BHPA registered schools operating in the UK and/or overseas:

Alternatively you can view a map showing the approximate location of all BHPA registered schools operating in the UK.

A UK wide network of BHPA recreational clubs look after flying sites in their area, and offer guidance and assistance to qualified pilots at a local level. You can also contact your local recreational club for further information about BHPA registered school operating in your area before you commit to a course of training.

Other Sources of advice and information

The following list is just a small selection of the numerous alternative sources of advice and information available on the internet. These Facebook pages and forums are completely independent, and are not affiliated in any way to the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association:

All BHPA registered powered hang gliding schools operating in the UK, or in the UK and overseas are displayed below
School Disciplines Contact Details
Cloud 9 Hang Gliding:
Hill, Tow, Power

Paragliding:
Hill, Tow, Power

Training in the UK only
Graham Phipps.
Tel: 01209 842877.
Mob: 07785 593559.

41 Alexandra Road, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4EA.

email:
info@flycloud9.co.uk
website:
http://www.flychaps.co.uk
Award winning school with over 35 years experience. Specialising in high quality tuition in Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring with limited student numbers and Tandem flights.
Lejair Hang Gliding Hang Gliding:
Hill, Tow, Power

Training in the UK and overseas
Tony Webb.
Hyde Hall Farm, Lejair Workshop, Fransham, Dereham. Norfolk, NR19 2HR.

email:
yamishor@hotmail.com
website:
http://www.lejair.com
Beginners to XC Pilots/refreshers/FLPH/used sales/courses in Spain/mountain flying guidance.
Peak Airsports Hang Gliding:
Hill, Power

Paragliding:
Hill

Training in the UK and overseas
Mark Bosher.
Tel: 07926 298 560.
Mob: 07926 298 560.

307 High Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derby, S43 2AP.

email:
info@peakairsports.com
website:
http://www.peakairsports.com
Professional quality Paragliding training to all levels, with sites in the Derbyshire Peak District. Please reference website for futher information on paragliding training & courses.
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BHPA registered schools database last updated: 21 March 2024 at 09:37:44 AM