BHPA Registered Schools

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 BHPA Trial Membership (3 months) or BHPA Annual Flying 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, or are unsure whether the sport is for you. When you arrive for a taster day at your chosen school your instructor will ask you to apply online for BHPA One Day Introductory Membership

BHPA One Day Introductory Membership is only valid on the day of issue. If you submit an application the previous evening, it will not be valid when you arrive at the school the next day!

To find out more about our sport, the various disciplines within it, and the training options available, please visit the Our Sport and Learn to Fly pages.

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.

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Full details of Air Ventures Paragliding School are displayed below, together with details of up to 6 of the nearest alternative schools

Types of School

Training Schools offer ab-initio training to Elementary Pilot and Club Pilot Level.
Air Experience Schools only offer tandem Air Experience flights as a taster for future training.
Development Schools only offer continuation training beyond CP level.

School	Disciplines	Distance from selected school	Contact	Details
BHPA Registered Schools

School Air Ventures Paragliding School (Training School)	Disciplines Paragliding: Hill Operates in the UK and overseas	Distance from selected school 0 miles (approx)	Contact Gordon Oliver. Tel: 01768 776 866. Mob: 07830 281 986. 6 The Orchard, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QS. email: gordon_oliver@hotmail.com website: http://www.airventures.co.uk	Details Paragliding and Speedflying courses in the Lake District. Highly experienced instructors and excellent equipment allow training to the highest standards producing competent, safe, happy pilots. Tandem flights and Taster Days to full course.
Your 6 nearest alternative BHPA registered schools

School Escape (Training School)	Disciplines Paragliding: Hill, Tow Operates in the UK and overseas	Distance from selected school 6 miles (approx)	Contact Jocky Sanderson. Tel: 01768 778 825. Mob: 07771 783 336. 4 Southey Court, Southey Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5FG. email: jocky@jockysanderson.com website: http://www.jockysanderson.com	Details CFI Jocky Sanderson, has been established for over 30 years. Specialises in one to one EP & CP courses, & tandem flights from the fells and mountains of Keswick, the Lake District.

School Active Edge (Training School)	Disciplines Paragliding: Hill, Power Operates in the UK and overseas	Distance from selected school 56 miles (approx)	Contact Dean Crosby. Mob: 07793 678 133. 5 Whelpstone Grove, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9DG. email: dean@activeedge.co.uk website: http://www.activeedge.co.uk	Details Led by Dean Crosby, former British Champion and Team Manager. Situated in the Yorkshire Dales. Paragliding & Paramotoring courses in the UK. Advanced Cross Country courses abroad.

School Cloudbusters (Training School)	Disciplines Paragliding: Hill, Power Only operates in the UK	Distance from selected school 87 miles (approx)	Contact Peter Shields. Tel: 07899 878 509. Mob: 07899 878 509. 1/1 36 Coulters Crescent, Carmunnock, Glasgow, G76 9AY. email: peter@cloudbusters.co.uk website: http://www.cloudbusters.co.uk	Details Glasgow's oldest paragliding club. Training all year round. Flying/paramotoring for all levels - novice to advanced.

School Snowdon Gliders (Training School)	Disciplines Paragliding: Hill Operates in the UK and overseas	Distance from selected school 108 miles (approx)	Contact Brad Nicholas. Mob: 07818 418 780. Mountain Paragliding Centre, Yr Ynys, Mynydd Llandegai, Gwynedd, LL57 4BZ. website: http://www.snowdongliders.co.uk	Details Snowdon Gliders offers expert instruction for smaller groups of pilots seeking to fly mountains. One of the longest standing UK paragliding schools - excellent safety record & spectacular settings.

School Aerosports (Training School)	Disciplines Hang Gliding: Hill Paragliding: Hill, Power Only operates in the UK	Distance from selected school 110 miles (approx)	Contact Ken McConnell. Tel: 02893 341 414. Mob: 07879 632 111. 103 Lower Ballyboley Road, Ballyclare, Co Antrim, N. Ireland, BT39 9UJ. email: ken.aerosports.tiscali@gmail.com website: http://www.aerosports.co.uk	Details Training for smaller groups, EP, CP & beyond. Tandem P/G Air Experience flts. Based 10 min from local flying sites in the Co Antrim hills. Fri, Sat & Sun, Summer eve's weather permitting. Safety no 1.

School Ginger Air Limited (Development School)	Disciplines Paragliding: Hill Only operates in the UK	Distance from selected school 110 miles (approx)	Contact Guy Richardson. Tel: 0114 392 0032. Unit 12F, Vincent Works, Brough,, Bradwell, Hope Valley,, Derbyshire, S33 9HG. email: guy@gingerair.co.uk website: http://www.gingerair.co.uk	Details Ginger Air Ltd specialises in training post CP qualification, tandem flights, tandem training and refresher training.

BHPA registered schools database last updated: 25 April 2025 at 09:19:39 AM

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