Courses
This page describes the different types of courses we run in the UK, Portugal and Spain. To ask a question or to make a booking contact us.
Taster Course
The Taster Course is designed to introduce people to Paramotoring and is a great gift to give to almost anyone. The voucher can be used to upgrade to our longer Beginner Paramotor Course (see below).
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 lasts 2 days, takes place over weekends in the UK only and costs £350.
Beginner Paramotor Course
The Beginner Paramotor Course is designed to get people flying a Paramotor solo at least once!
The prices for the Beginner Course vary depending upon the location. They take place in the UK, Portugal and Spain.
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.
Intermediate Paramotor Course
The Intermediate Paramotor Course is designed to qualify students as APPI PPG Pilots. To sit this course students need to have flown a Paramotor solo at least once.
The prices for the Intermediate Course vary depending upon the location. The intensive courses take place in Portugal and Spain. In the UK the Intermediate Course is run on an Ad Hoc day-by-day basis.
Training consists of multiple flight 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.
Paramotor Pilot Course
The Paramotor Pilot Course is a combination of the Beginner and Intermediate courses, as described above. It is designed to allow complete beginners to attain the APPI PPG Pilot License.
The prices for the Paramotor Pilot Course vary depending upon location. They take place over 2 weeks in Portugal and 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.
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.
Paragliding Conversion and SIV Courses
The 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 SIV course in Turkey, as well as to sit the BHPA Exam back in the UK to attain the Club Pilot license. Please contact us to discover more.
Conversion Course 1: 14th - 21st June 2025
Conversion Course 2: 13th - 20th September 2025
Turkey SIV Course: 20th - 27th September 2025
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.
