Learning to Fly
An Introduction by Andrew Pearse of Flying Frenzy Paragliding Ltd
You may be reading this page because you’ve seen someone paragliding on one of the Condor’s many beautiful sites. You may have realised that you want to have a taste of the freedom and new perspective that paragliding offers. You are right.
In many ways paragliding is very easy. When the wind is smooth and just right, taking off is quick and easy; soaring around smooth and intuitive – gently pull down on one control to turn that way; landing as easy as stepping down a step. On the other hand you need to be aware that trying to fly in the wrong conditions will very very quickly put you in severe danger. Things can go bad within moments of a poor decision.
All paragliding in the UK is controlled by the British Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) and they have developed the excellent training syllabus used by Flying Frenzy Paragliding ltd and other British Paragliding schools. To fly without an instructor you need to have gained the first two ratings – the Elementary Pilot and the Club Pilot (EP and CP).
The EP course takes you through the basics – by the end you’ll be able to take off and land in easy going conditions, flying and turning smoothly as you go. The CP takes quite a bit more commitment – you need to be good enough to cope with a wide range of conditions you are likely to meet out on the hills. You will have had at least half an hour ridge soaring and will be able to carry out some useful advanced techniques to enable you to land where you want and to get down quick. You will also need to have a sound theoretical understanding to help you make good decisions. During the CP course you will be looking for your own equipment – we can help you with your choices – new equipment is surprisingly affordable and there are some great second hand bargains too.
Flying Frenzy Paragliding ltd also offers a Taster Day where you are able make a start – by the end of your day you will have had your first flights.
If you are ready to take the next step contact us using the details below. I look forward to helping you get into the air.
Paragliding Schools
Cloudbase Paragliding
Friendly hill-based paragliding school. Fun flying for beginners to advanced, trial days, dual flights and trips abroad. Small groups or one to one, making the most of any flyable day.
Woodlands, Woodborough, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5PG
Telephone:
07795 632710
Email:
office@cloudbaseparagliding.com
Website:
http://www.cloudbaseparagliding.com
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Cloud 9 Hang Gliding & Paragliding
As a BHPA registered School we offer Full Courses, Taster Days and Tandem flights for both Hang Gliding and Paragliding. Situated in one of the most scenic locations in the UK we utilise tow training methods and hill conversions to maximise the amount of flyable days resulting more training days so students getting qualified quicker with less effort. Supplying gliders and equipment from all the top names along with good advice based on over 25 years in the sport.
Tano, 9 Alexandra Road, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 4EA
Telephone:
01209 842877
Email:
info@flycloud9.co.uk
Website:
http://www.flycloud9.co.uk
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Devon Adventures
Devon Adventures is Devon's only paragliding school with excellent training sites throughout Devon including Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful Jurassic coast. Devon Adventures is led by C.F.I. Robert Greenwood who is one of the countries most experienced BHPA Senior Instructors with over 20 years teaching experience. Devon Adventures offers training from beginner to trainee instructor following the BHPA training syllabus. We also offer solo paragliding taster days and tandem air experience flights as well as dual pilot training and equipment sales.
Catalpa, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX11 1JX
Telephone:
079 1766 1766
Email:
sales@devonadventures.com
Website:
http://www.devonadventures.com
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Flying Frenzy
CFI and Senior Instructor is Andrew Pearse (ex-British team member). They have sites around Bridport on the beautiful Dorset coast, most within sight of the sea and offer a wide range of training including tandem flights and taster days, Student and Club Pilot courses, thermalling techniques and XC. Everything short of SIV in fact.
The Old Dairy, Manor Farm, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4QA
Telephone:
01308 898777 or 0799 0505 725
Email:
andrewp@flyingfrenzy.com
Website:
http://www.flyingfrenzy.com
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Hang Gliding Schools
Cloud 9 Hang Gliding & Paragliding
As a BHPA registered School we offer Full Courses, Taster Days and Tandem flights for both Hang Gliding and Paragliding. Situated in one of the most scenic locations in the UK we utilise tow training methods and hill conversions to maximise the amount of flyable days resulting more training days so students getting qualified quicker with less effort. Supplying gliders and equipment from all the top names along with good advice based on over 25 years in the sport.
Tano, 9 Alexandra Road, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 4EA
Telephone:
01209 842877
Email:
info@flycloud9.co.uk
Website:
http://www.flycloud9.co.uk
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