As well as offering EP and CP training, we also offer development training up to Pilot Rating and Cross Country Fly Guiding for qualified pilots. This training is also useful to pilots who have had a break from the sport and would like guidance before going back into the wild on their own.
This training is offered on a day by day basis for those who have specific training needs. You can also apply to join the Crickhowell Paragliding Pilot Development Academy once you’re an autonomous Club Pilot. There is a limit of 30 pilots in the academy at any time.
As a member of the academy, you will be able to join us whenever we are ground handling, or running CP training days, as well as specific Pilot Training or XC Days.
You’ll receive:
Instruction and Mentoring to Pilot Level and Beyond
Access to our ground handling sessions
Discounted training days for your specific needs £100/day instead of £150/day
Weekly Academy Zoom Meetings
Preferential rates on kit
First choice on UK and Overseas trips
Detailed weather briefings and appropriate flying tasks on days we’re out
Pilot theory sessions on Air Law, Meteorology and Flight Theory/Instruments
Being an academy member will allow you to complete your pilot tasks safely, working through the Pilot Development Structure and with the aim of understanding the practical application of these tasks in the real world.
You’ll also be welcome to attend our theory sessions on Air Law, Meteorology and Flight Theory/Instruments. We’ll even organize and invigilate your pilot exam.
All our training within the academy is completely customised to what you need or want, following an initial conversation with our instructional team. You’ll be expected to be a BHPA member and fly your own equipment, which we can of course provide.
The cost of the Pilot Development Academy is £50 per month.
There’s no contract, or obligation to stay in the academy.
If you only require some refresher training up to Club Pilot level, or a shorter period of time with us, this is also available for £150 per day. If you’re not an autonomous Club Pilot, we will need to get you to that standard before you join the academy.
Email: alistair@crickhowellparagliding.com