Courses
We run a variety of Paramotoring courses in the UK and Spain. We also run Paragliding Conversion and SIV courses, as well as ParaTrike courses. For our 2025 dates download this PDF or watch the video below. To make an enquiry or a booking contact us.
Taster Course
The 2 day Taster course is designed to introduce people to Paramotoring and is a great gift to give to almost anyone. The voucher can also be used to upgrade to our longer 6 day Beginner Paramotor course.
Training consists of learning how to control the Paraglider and Paramotor on the ground, as well as some basic theory. If the weather is suitable students have the opportunity to get airborne with just the wing by being towed up to 5m above the ground. It is not designed to get people flying a Paramotor solo!
The Taster Course costs £350 and takes place at Hinton Airfield in the UK over the following weekends in 2025:
1: 5th/6th July 2: 12th/13th July
3: 19th/20th July 4: 26th/27th July
5: 2nd/3rd August 6: 9th/10th August
7: 16th/17th August 8: 23rd/24th August
Beginner Paramotor Course
The 6 day Beginner Paramotor course is designed for complete beginners or Paraglider Pilots with less than 20 hours experience. The goal is get people flying a Paramotor solo at least once.
Training consists of ground handling, motor usage training, basic theory and usually culminates in at least one solo flight. At the end students can progress on to the Intermediate Paramotor course.
The prices for the Beginner Course vary depending upon the location. In the UK students can either sit a consecutive 6 day course from Saturday to Thursday for £1,095 or a flexible 6 day course over weekends for £1,245. In the 6 day course costs £1,495 with Spain accommodation and £1,245 without.
In Spain the 2025 courses run from 27th April - 8th June and 28th September - 9th November. In the UK the 2025 courses run from 5th July - 28th August. To see our full 2025 schedule download this PDF.
Intermediate Paramotor Course
The 6 day Intermediate Paramotor course is designed for students have flown a Paramotor solo at least once or Paraglider pilots with more than 20 hours experience. The goal is get people qualified as an APPI PPG Pilot.
The APPI PPG Intermediate course syllabus consists of multiple flights that involve low level flying, precision landings and cross country tasks. The course also covers further theory on meteorology, air law, navigation and general information, at the end of which is the Pilot Exam.
Students need to complete a minimum of 15 solo flights, log at least 3 hours and pass the exam to attain the APPI PPG Pilot License. Once qualified, pilots can fly without an instructor and take out insurance with AXA.
The course fees for the Intermediate course vary depending upon the location. In Spain the 6 day Intermediate course costs £1,495 with accommodation and £1,245 without accommodation. In the UK the Intermediate Course is run on an Ad Hoc day-by-day basis and costs £160 a day.
In Spain the 2025 courses run from 27th April - 8th June and 28th September - 9th November. In the UK the 2025 courses run from 5th July - 28th August. To see our full 2025 schedule download this PDF.
Paramotor Pilot Course
The 12 day Paramotor Pilot course is a combination of the Beginner and Intermediate courses, as described above. It is designed for complete beginners or Paraglider pilots with less than 20 hours experience. The goal is get people qualified as an APPI PPG Pilot.
Students need to complete a minimum of 15 solo flights, log at least 3 hours and pass the Pilot Exam to attain the Pilot License. Once qualified, pilots can fly without an instructor and take out insurance with AXA.
The prices for the Paramotor Pilot Course vary depending upon location. They take place over 2 weeks in Spain. It is possible to split the course between the UK and Europe. It is also possible to sit the Beginner Course intensively and then the Intermediate Course on an Ad Hoc basis in the UK.
In Spain the 2025 courses run from 27th April - 8th June and 28th September - 9th November.
In the UK the 2025 courses run from 5th July - 28th August. To see our full 2025 schedule download this PDF.
Paragliding Conversion and SIV Courses
The 6 day Paragliding Conversion course is designed for qualified Paramotor Pilots only who wish to convert to Paragliding. The courses take place in the French Alps in June and September. We fly from student friendly sites around Chamonix, Annecy and St Hilaire.
Having completed the Conversion Course it is possible to sit the 6 day SIV course in Olu Deniz, Turkey, which is designed to improve the pilot's skills, knowledge and safety.
The Paragliding Conversion course costs £1,095 without accommodation and £1,495 with accommodation and airport transfers. The SIV course costs £1,495 with accommodation and airport transfers.
Conversion course 1: 14th - 21st June 2025
Conversion course 2: 13th - 20th September 2025
Turkey SIV course: 20th - 27th September 2025
It is possible to do a Skyweek France and Paragliding Conversion course combo. For further information download this PDF or contact us.
ParaTrike Courses
In 2025 we will only run ParaTrike courses for those who have already purchased their own equipment. Training will be bespoke and can take place in the UK or Spain. To discuss this in more detail please contact us.
The training course follows the APPI ParaTrike syllabus. Students need to complete a minimum of 15 solo flights, log at least 3 hours and pass the Pilot Exam to attain the APPI ParaTrike Pilot license. Once qualified, pilots can fly without an instructor and take out insurance with AXA.
APPI Online Theory Courses
SkySchool is associated with APPI Power and follows the APPI PPG and APPI ParaTrike training syllabuses, the most modern and internationally recognised training syllabuses in the world.
We also have our own Online Paramotor Theory course that includes videos of the lectures, short quizzes, downloadable PDFs, the Pilot Exam and more. It is an excellent way for students to gain theoretical knowledge while learning the sport's terminology before starting their practical course. It does not replace training with a qualified Instructor!
The course is available worldwide and costs $135. We suggest you watch the Course Tutorial before enrolling on the APPI PPG Theory Course.
