British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association

BHPA Fees

The following table lists the fees charged by the BHPA as of 1 April 2024.

All available BHPA documents can be found in the documents section of this website. All available BHPA forms can be found in the forms section, and available BHPA Club Bulletins can be found in the club bulletins section of this website.

You can also download a list of printed BHPA 'versioned' training documents, available from the BHPA office to schools, clubs and registered licensed members.

If you still can't find what you are looking for, please contact the BHPA office.

Fee & Period	Benefits	Cost	Notes
BHPA Fees
Fee &Period Two Year Membership (introductory offer) 24 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance, 24 issues of Skywings Magazine, Full BHPA Membership	Cost £289	Notes An additional £30 Joining Fee must be paid when you join the BHPA.
Fee &Period Flying Member 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance, 12 issues of Skywings Magazine, Full BHPA Membership	Cost £169 (members paying by direct debit will receive an annual discount of £7 on renewal)	Notes An additional £30 Joining Fee must be paid when you join the BHPA. The Joining Fee does not apply to membership renewals where membership has been continuous.
Fee &Period Family Flying Member 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance, Full BHPA Membership	Cost £153 (members paying by direct debit will receive an annual discount of £7 on renewal)	Notes As Flying Member above, except Family Flying Members do not receive their own copy of Skywings magazine, and must live at the same address as the Flying Member in their family.
Fee &Period Flying Concessionary Member (21 and under, or 67 and over) 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance, 12 issues of Skywings Magazine, Full BHPA Membership	Cost £149 (members paying by direct debit will receive an annual discount of £7 on renewal)	Notes As Flying Member above
Fee &Period Non Flying Member 12 Months	Benefits 12 issues of Skywings Magazine, 3rd-party insurance (flying is not covered), no voting rights	Cost £62 (members paying by direct debit will receive an annual discount of £7 on renewal)	Notes
Fee &Period Trial Membership 3 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance, 3 issues of Skywings Magazine	Cost £104	Notes
Fee &Period Adult Day Membership 1 Day	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance	Cost £29	Notes
Fee &Period Under 21 Day Membership 1 Day	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance	Cost £5	Notes
Fee &Period Skywings Magazine Subscription (UK) 12 Months	Benefits 12 issues of Skywings Magazine	Cost £59	Notes This is already included in some membership categories shown above
Fee &Period Skywings Magazine Subscription (Overseas) 12 Months	Benefits 12 issues of Skywings Magazine	Cost Please visit the BHPA shop for overseas subscription rates	Notes
Fee &Period Trainee Instructor Insurance Supplement 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance	Cost £30	Notes As this supplement is due on membership renewal, please contact the office for applicable fee.
Fee &Period Instructor Insurance Supplement 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance	Cost £105	Notes As this supplement is due on membership renewal, please contact the office for applicable fee.
Fee &Period Air Experience Instructor Insurance Supplement 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance	Cost £105	Notes As this supplement is due on membership renewal, please contact the office for applicable fee.
Fee &Period Paragliding Dual Pilot Insurance Supplement (Hill Only) 12 Months	Benefits 3rd Party Insurance	Cost £105	Notes As this supplement is due on membership renewal, please contact the office for applicable fee
Fee &Period Pilot Ratings: Club Pilot, Pilot, Advanced Pilot	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes
Fee &Period Pilot Ratings: Additional Environment	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes
Fee &Period Club Coach Course	Benefits	Cost £35 (new candidate) £25 (refresher)	Notes Per person
Fee &Period Club Coach Course	Benefits	Cost Minimum Fee £450 (18 people)	Notes Minimum course fee
Fee &Period Instructor Course	Benefits	Cost £400	Notes Per person, but cost can vary depending on location.
Fee &Period Senior Coach Course	Benefits	Cost £400	Notes Per person, but cost can vary depending on location. Courses are run at a national level at a central location.
Fee &Period Senior Instructor Course	Benefits	Cost £400	Notes Per person, but cost can vary depending on location.
Fee &Period EPSL Course	Benefits	Cost £400	Notes Per person. Courses are run at a national level at a central location.
Fee &Period Instructor Examination	Benefits	Cost £50	Notes First examination.
Fee &Period Senior Coach Examination (tow & aerotow only)	Benefits	Cost Free	Notes First examination.
Fee &Period Air Experience Instructor Examination	Benefits	Cost £150	Notes First examination.
Fee &Period Dual Pilot Examination (UK based only)	Benefits	Cost £150	Notes First examination. For exams in Europe, please contact the office.
Fee &Period Instructor Re-examination	Benefits	Cost £150	Notes Re-examination.
Fee &Period Senior Coach Re-examination (tow & aerotow only)	Benefits	Cost £50	Notes Re-examination.
Fee &Period Air Experience Instructor Re-examination	Benefits	Cost £150	Notes Re-examination.
Fee &Period Dual Pilot Re-examination (UK based only)	Benefits	Cost £150	Notes Re-examination. For exams in Europe, please contact the office.
Fee &Period TI Registration	Benefits	Cost £40	Notes New Registration. Fee includes insurance supplement.
Fee &Period Dual Paragliding Pilot Registration (Hill)	Benefits	Cost £110	Notes Fee includes insurance supplement.
Fee &Period Air Experience Instructor Registration (Dual)	Benefits	Cost £110	Notes Fee includes insurance supplement.
Fee &Period Club Coach Registration	Benefits	Cost Free	Notes
Fee &Period Licences gained by Assessment	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes
Fee &Period FAI Sporting Licence (UK resident)	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes
Fee &Period FAI IPPI Card	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes
Fee &Period FAI Eagle Bronze (PG)	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes You will need to complete an FAI application form.
Fee &Period FAI Delta Bronze (HG)	Benefits	Cost £20	Notes You will need to complete an FAI application form.
Fee &Period BHPA Approved Replacement Hang Glider Keel Sticker	Benefits	Cost Free	Notes
Fee &Period BHPA Approved Parascender Label	Benefits	Cost £10	Notes
Fee &Period BHPA Approved Hang Glider Label	Benefits	Cost £10	Notes
Fee &Period BHPA Approved Paraglider Label	Benefits	Cost £10	Notes
Fee &Period Schools Registration (New) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £400	Notes
Fee &Period Schools Registration (Renewal) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £400	Notes
Fee &Period Schools Annual Claims Fee (per claim)	Benefits	Cost £500	Notes
Fee &Period Air Experience Schools Registration (New) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £200	Notes
Fee &Period Development Schools Registration (New) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £200	Notes
Fee &Period Air Experience Schools Registration (Renewal) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £200	Notes
Fee &Period Development Schools Registration (Renewal) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £200	Notes
Fee &Period Club Registration (New) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost £50	Notes
Fee &Period Club Registration (Renewal) 12 Months	Benefits Full BHPA Membership	Cost Free	Notes

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Last updated: 13 July 2024