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BHPA Registered Schools

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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 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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All BHPA registered schools operating overseas only are displayed below

Types of School

School Disciplines Contact Details
BHPA Registered Schools

School
Alpine Flying Centre
(Development School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Dennis Trott.
Tel: 0033 450 54 59 63.
Mob: 0033 610 63 45 58.

799 route de la Grangeat, 74700, Domancy, FRANCE, 74700.

email:
info@alpineflyingcentre.com
website:
http://www.alpineflyingcentre.com

Details
CP+ refresher, Introduction into Mountain Flying, Thermalling & XC Tuition, Pilot Task Coaching. Personal 1-2-1/small groups: 30+ years teaching/guiding around Annecy/Chamonix.

School
Altitude Trips
(Development School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Emiliano Carvalho.
Mob: +41 77 97 00 785.

Studhaldenstrasse 37, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland

email:
info@altitudetrips.com
website:
http://www.altitudetrips.com

Details
All year round long weekend courses in the Swiss Alps. We offer refresher CP+, hike & fly and cross- country courses. Region Luzern-Engelberg-Interlaken.

School
Cloudstreet Paragliding Centre
(Training School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill, Power

Only operates overseas

Contact
Anthony Conway.
Mob: 07729 549 163.

203 Garrymore, Moyraverty, Craigavon, BT65 5JF.

email:
cloudstreetparagliding@gmail.com
website:
http://www.cloudstreetparaglidingcentre.com

Details
Committed to providing first class lessons in paragliding and paramotoring. Our instructors have trained hundreds of pilots from all over the world from beginner to cross country.

School
Flyniall
(Development School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Niall Harvey.
Tel: 00 34 665 139 122.

101 San Jose, Algodonales, 11680, Cadiz. Spain

email:
flyniall@flyniall.com
website:
http://www.flyniall.com

Details
Full time BHPA school, specialising in pilot development & XC courses in sunny Algodonales, Spain. Become the pilot you've always wanted to be.

School
Flyspain & Welsh Paragliding Centre
(Training School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill, Tow, Power

Only operates overseas

Contact
Robert Mansley.
Tel: 0034 651 736 718.

Calle Sierra 41b, Algodonales, Cadiz, Spain, 11680.

email:
info@flyspain.co.uk
website:
http://www.flyspain.co.uk

Details
Flyspain is the oldest BHPA school teaching in Spain,living & breathing Paragliding & Paramotoring for over 20 yrs,small exclusive groups teaching on our own private flying sites.

School
High Sierras
(Development School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Christopher Williams.
Mob: 07973 222 713.

Casa Kikki, Ca ada Del Romeral, Algodonales Cadiz, Spain, 11680.

email:
chris@paraglidespain.com
website:
http://www.paraglidespain.com

Details
Performance Development paragliding school, paragliding guide, tandem air experienced Instructor operating in Spain, the UK and throughout Europe.

School
Paragliding Guide
(Development School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Nicholas Craven.
Mob: 07943 519 970.

41a Calle Nueva, Alogodonales, Cadiz, Spain, 11680.

email:
info@paraglidingguide.com
website:
http://www.paraglidingguide.com

Details
Paragliding Guide is a paragliding school offering expert instruction, coaching, tandem flights, and guided experiences across Spain, the UK and Europe.

School
Paragliding Spain Zero Gravity Parapente
(Training School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Jose Ramon Perez Martinez.
Tel: + 34 615 3725 54.

Calle Santa Ana 2, 11680, Algodonales, Spain, 11680.

website:
http://www.paraglidingspain.eu

Details
Algodonales in sunny Spain, from beginners courses EP/CP to guided tours for pilots and XC training camps. Learn to fly with us in 1 to 2 weeks!

School
Passion Paragliding Training Centre
(Training School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Toby Colombe.
Tel: +44 (0)208 123 7434.
Mob: +44(0)7788 291 649.

Camping Vall D'Ager, Ager 25691, Lleida, Catalunya. Spain

email:
info@passionparagliding.com
website:
http://www.school.passionparagliding.com

Details
Lead by world record holder and former British Team pilot. Small group high quality instruction. Learn on brand new equipment in the sunshine surrounded by the beautiful Pyrenees.

School
Skynomad
(Training School)

Disciplines
Paragliding:
Hill

Only operates overseas

Contact
Nikolay Yotov.
Tel: 00 359 899 982 575.

Vasil Leuski 13 Str, Sopot, Bulgaria, 4330.

email:
mail@skynomad.com
website:
http://www.skynomad.com

Details
Experienced in paragliding training from beginners to cross-country and beyond. Based in Sopot, Bulgaria.

BHPA registered schools database last updated: 13 June 2025 at 10:32:44 AM

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