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Five Day Paragliding Course

Five Day Paragliding Course

Starting right from the beginning, by completing the basic ground-training, you will then learn about how a paraglider flies and how to control it - both in the air and on the ground.

Then you will learn how to take-off and land safely with a paraglider, and do your first short paragliding flights, all under expert instruction and supervision by your BHPA Licensed Paragliding Instructor.

After this, you will progress on to doing higher, longer flights, learning how to turn the paraglider competently and complete simple flight plans successfully.

As well as all of the flying tasks, there is also some theory to learn and the BHPA Paragliding Elementary Pilot (EP) Exam to pass.

Once you have completed all of the Elementary Pilot tasks successfully, passed the EP Exam, and satisfied the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) that you have the correct 'Attitude and Airmanship' then you will be awarded your BHPA Paragliding Elementary Pilot (EP) rating by the CFI.

Once you have successfully attained your EP rating then you will be able to continue on from there and work towards achieving the BHPA Paragliding Club Pilot (CP) rating.

Read feedback from Flybubble students, passengers, pilots and customers.

See some photos from our paragliding training, tandem flights and trips.

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Learn to Paraglide in Southeast England

Lawrence Fansa - UK Course

I learnt with Flybubble - they were (are) excellent instructors for me. ... they definitely get my whole hearted recommendation. They've been very helpful with buying equipment and general advice. I actually f ...
Allan Baldwin & Laurie Betts - UK Course

I very much enjoyed the paragliding weekend, and definitely mean to carry on with the training. Thanks again for such a great experience. Best regards, Allan
Oliver Polden - UK Course

Lorraine wouldn't stop talking about what a great day she had yesterday! She sounded completely ecstatic! And she got to fly with you! I'm so jealous! No satisfied customers for Flybubble, only completel ...
Simon Isaac - UK Course

A big thanks again to you and Carlo for the effort you put in training us :)) I don't think I could have asked for better teachers. Thanks, Simon
Paul Marshall - UK Course

I had a fantastic time over the weekend and still can't believe the wonderful feeling that flying can give you, and I am just a nervous beginner! Thank you both for spending the time to teach me, I really do appr ...
Owen Wilson - UK Course

Feeling brilliant after such a good weekend! Thanks for all your hard work and patience. Owen
Helen James - UK Course

After my unsatisfactory experiences with a couple of schools I found Flybubble who gave me the most thorough and careful instruction I have ever received and who have never sold me anything that is less than perfect fo ...
Paul Foreman - UK Course

Thanks for the really good day of instruction and flying today. I had a good time over the last three days! Regards, Paul
Anthony Downs - UK Course

Thanks again for all of your awesome instruction and advice. It's great to have finally got my licence! Hope all is well and you're having a good time on the hill today. Cheers, Anthony
Tor Goldfield - UK Course (1)

Thanks again for a great day. Greg and Simon were brilliant teachers. So, where do I sign for the course? :-) Tor
John Flynn - UK Course

Regards my training, the quality of training, support and expertise provided by you has far exceeded my expectations. I have no doubt I am with the best school operating on the South Downs. I'd like to continue ...
Janos Kovacs - UK Course

Big thanks to the Flybubble team! I wish to share my experience with anyone looking for a perfect paragliding school. I finished my BHPA club pilot training with Flybubble this April, and was amaze ...
Gavin Newton - UK Course

Thanks for the excellent training over the weekend, I had a great time. After my high flight I'm really looking forward to some more and then some soaring :) Big thanks for the tandem, getting a taste of what to ...
Andrew Greathead - UK Course

I really enjoyed Saturday's session and thanks to you both for organizing the tandem flight it was amazing... it just felt so good!! Thanks again, Andy
Andrew Parsons - UK Course

Just a short one to say the last two days were really magic. Really enjoyed myself so thanks a lot. Cheers Andrew
Andrew Parsons - UK Course

A very big thank you to the Flybubble team for providing such a complete and professional package. It really is no wonder that you attract students from all over England. I can still vividly remember my first day wit ...
Owen Wilson - UK Course

Jess has had another good day it seems! She seems very excited. I think you guys have done wonders in two days. Great to have got the first exam done. Matt sings Flybubble's praises every time I see him too. Owe ...
Neil Wildey - UK Course

Thanks again for another enjoyable days training. Your and Nancy's help, advice and encouragement have kept me going this long and is very much appreciated. Many Thanks, Neil
Justin Bird - UK Course

Your way of teaching is excellent and anyone I speak to with the slight interest of the sport I always say "Go and learn with Flybubble" Huge, HUGE thanks Justin
Michael Fowler - UK Course

Thanks to everyone at Flybubble for an excellent day yesterday, I couldn't stop smiling all the way home. Hope you had a good day flying today. Thanks, Michael
Brandon Beck - UK Course

Thanks for the great instruction. I'm really looking forward to the remaining days!
Allison Franks & Andrew Torree

Just to say thanks guys. We had a great day and will be in touch when we want to progress further - need a few weeks to de-bruise and regain energy! Andy & Ali
Helen James - UK Course

Glad you got some teachable days this week. The more students are taught by Flybubble the safer the skies will be for all of us! Thanks again, Helen
Ben Annett - UK Course

Thanks for all your efforts - I've really enjoyed the course so far! Ben (upgrading from 5 day to 10 day paragliding course)
Ken D'Souza - UK Course

Thank you for a great day, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have my fingers crossed that my next date has good weather. See you all then. Regards Ken
Francisco Nascimento - UK Course

Achieving BHPA Club Pilot rating: Thank you all @ Team Flybubble - without you this would have never happened. Thank you for all the good advice, patience, tips, constructive criticism and encouragement!
Andrew Bedwell - UK Course

The course you ran was absolutely fantastic. As a senior sports instructor in another sport, I felt your teaching techniques where unsurpassed, with clear definite objectives that were well thought out to match the c ...
Leon Turner - UK Course

... another vote for Flybubble from me too! Leon
Owen Wilson - UK Course

I thought the tandem flight was tremendously beneficial. I'm really glad that I was flying on a tandem for my first soaring flight as I think I would have been unnerved by the other gliders by myself. When I do get ...
Christophe Boudet - UK Course

Great day... looking forward to the next session! Best regards, Christophe
Justin Bird - UK Course

I recently passed my EP with Flybubble Paragliding, will be completing my CP. Both Carlo and Nancy are great teachers and I can highly recommend them as a school. Justin
Owen Wilson - UK Course

Thanks so much for the efforts that you, Nancy and Greg have put in so far. I am really looking forward to completing my CP and getting my own equipment. Owen
Adam Cutts - UK Course

I really appreciate the confidence you have given and continue to give me. I feel so much better about the whole experience than I did before Flybubble!! I am really excited about getting more and more experience and s ...
Chris Roberts - UK Course

Thanks for my first day it was excellent fun (if a little warm). I'd like to book the second day. Regards, Chris
Tor Goldfield - UK Course (2)

I'm with Flybubble - very impressed! Absolutely amazing experience! I've signed up to do my CP.
Lawrence Fansa - UK Course

I learnt with Carlo at Flybubble and hold nothing but praise for these guys. Winter training has been excellent for me, soaring days, stable air - managed 99% of my training in the space of two weeks. From my exper ...
Mo Dar - UK Course

I had a great weekend, thanks for all your efforts on getting me through the training safely. My feeling is the Flybubble ethos on safety, advanced techniques, knowledgeable product reviews is really appreciated. Bes ...
Andrew Eeles - UK Course
Duncan Riach - UK Course

There are many schools in the UK, but few are like Flybubble Paragliding. Unlike the big "pie machine" schools, Carlo and Nancy are passionate and committed to teaching paragliding with expertise, enthusiasm, ...
Oliver Rodbard - UK Course

Yesterday was amazing, and thanks again for what has been a really enjoyable course - both you and Nancy have been fab. Carlo, thanks for the photos - I can finally prove what Ive been doing for the last year!! Oli ...
Simon Erritt - UK Course

Thanks for a really great day last week. Thanks for an enjoyable day last Saturday... Many thanks for a great weekend. Thanks for a great day's flying on Saturday... Many thanks for yesterday - most enjoyab ...
Tim Newton - UK Course

I am so impressed with the Flybubble team. They are always very encouraging and their passion for this sport is infectious. And at the same time I was even more impressed with their professionalism. They were always fu ...
Jenni Fleming - UK Course

Thanks for a great day yesterday. I'd really like to carry on with the training and do the EP course - getting started as soon as possible... Just let me know what you need from me in order to continue! Thanks fo ...
Nick Byrne - UK Course

Thanks for a fantastic weekend. I had a great time and specially thanks to Greg and Nancy for their excellent and friendly tuition. I will definitely be back! I hope the weather stays as good as it was that weekend s ...
John Brettoner - UK Course

I had a great day yesterday and so did Annette... it was great fun and it reminded me of why I wanted to fly in the first place! I really appreciate your input and the way that you brought certain things to my attent ...
Lorraine Eaton - UK Course

Thank you, thank you, thank you, your instruction has been excellent, and Flybubble are professional, but yet friendly and flexible. It is so much easier when you feel supported by your school helping with the fledglin ...
Richard Sears - UK Course

Thank you to Carlo and Nancy for all their help and patience in getting me through the course. Being a little uncomfortable with heights I found their professionalism and thoroughness very reassuring. Once again thank ...
Gerry Bradnam - UK Course

Thank you for all your efforts in getting me airborne. The training provided by the team at Flybubble was well organised, professional and great fun. Your advice on equipment has also proved invaluable and the contin ...
Anthony Parfitt - UK Course

Many thanks for a really great day. Hope to fly with you again sometime soon, and complete CP. Many thanks again for your very professional and friendly service. Yours sincerely, Anthony (and Maria)
Bob Ball & Ken Cristie - UK Course

Many thanks for the excellent introduction to the sport and the excellent tuition. We both of us realise that there is much to learn. Regards, Bob
Alay Patel - UK Course

Thank you for your professional coaching over the weekend... and you too Nancy! The tandem flight was great and yes, I certainly did learn a lot... thanks for that. Many thanks... and see you on those h ...
Robert Bougourd - UK Course

Hi Carlo, Nancy and team. I'd just like to say thank you for all your help and teaching expertise in obtaining my CP. I loved every minute! Regards Rob
Paul Marshall - UK Course

I had a lovely flight, which I regard as my first proper flight on my own... I enjoyed it immensely! Once again thank you for everything you and Nancy have done for me, it is very appreciated. ... a wonderful experie ...
Oliver Polden - UK Course

Big thanks! I would like to thank Flybubble for their second-to-none training. In particular I would like to thank Carlo. His knowledge and skill is astounding and he loves nothing more than to pass it on to nurtu ...
Gary Hunter - UK Course

Thank you very much for a fantastic three days, and even more thanks for getting my feet well above ground level on my first day. You're instruction and safety are second to none, and I can't wait to see you ...
Gavin Wye - UK Course

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for a great day. I was throughly exhausted by the end of the day but well worth it. An added bonus having 1 to 1 tuition! I still haven't been able to de ...
Byron Campbell - UK Course

Thanks for a good weekend, good fun and very enjoyable. I think you are fantastic trainers and very easy to get along with. Your whole system of bookings, equipment and paperwork seems very well set up and very eff ...