Crickhowell Paragliding

Learn To Fly

Train under the internationally recognised BHPA syllabus with ex-military professionals.

Training

Learn To Fly

Learn to paraglide with Crickhowell Paragliding, based in Crickhowell and flying from sites across the Brecon Beacons. Our training is for people taking their first steps into the sport, with practical instruction that builds your skills and confidence progressively.

Every flying day depends on the conditions, so training is about far more than getting airborne. You will learn how to understand the wing and the wind, making good decisions, whilst developing the foundations for flying independently.

You’ll be able to use our equipment for the Elementary Stage. When you’re ready, we can supply you with your own equipment to use towards the end of the club pilot stage. We offer tailored equipment packages to compliment your training.

Pricing

Cost Of Training

Group Training

£175/day

Pay-as-you-go model
Max 3–4 students per instructor
School equipment included (Elementary)
8–12 days typical to complete

1:1 Training

£400/day

Dedicated instructor
Fully personalised pace
School equipment included (Elementary)
Flexible scheduling

BHPA Membership Required

Day taster membership: £33/day
Annual membership: £192/year (£35 joining fee in year one)
Paperwork is handled on your first day.

Why Choose Us?

Training From The Best

100+ years combined military aviation experience in the team
Safety-focused training at every stage
Small groups — max 3–4 students per instructor
Strong post-training community of pilots
Equipment and holiday guidance from day one
Reserve repacking and servicing all in-house
Highest national governing body (BHPA) standards
Modern, well-maintained training gliders
UK students train on the same sites and conditions they’ll fly after qualifying
Onward training toward Pilot Rating available
FLARE Moustache, Hike & Fly, and XC specialist training

Locations

Where & How We Train

Affiliated with the South East and South West Wales clubs, we have access to around 30 training sites, most within 60 minutes of Cardiff or 90 minutes of Bristol.

You’ll start on small hills before progressing to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and Gower AONB, with approximately 100 flyable training days per year. All bookings are managed through our WhatsApp planning channel.

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