LEARN TO FLY — PARAMOTOR & PARAGLIDING TRAINING IN THE UK 🪂🚀
Weekend & Flexible Training for Genuine Beginners 🌤️
🎯 Train Around Your Life — Fly at Your Pace 🪂
Looking for paramotor and paragliding training in the UK that fits your schedule? You’re in the right place.
At PPG Training UK, we train genuine beginners to fly safely, confidently, and independently without taking a week off work or relying on perfect weather.
Most students train over weekends, with weekday sessions available when conditions allow.
You progress at your own pace — no pressure, no shortcuts — just structured, safe learning ✅🪂
🪂 What is Paragliding? (Free Flying) 🌬️
Paragliding is pure, foot-launched flight. No engine just you, your wing, and the air. You learn how to read conditions, control the glider, and build the skills that make flight smooth, calm, and controlled. It’s the foundation of everything we teach 🪂✨
🚀 What is PPG (Powered Paragliding / Paramotoring)? 🛠️
Powered Paragliding (PPG) uses the same paraglider wing but adds a lightweight motor on your back. You clip in, build a clean launch, and take off from open spaces like fields. In the UK it’s one of the most accessible forms of aviation — no licence, medical, or inspections required — with running costs as low as £7 per hour 🪂⚡
Fast Facts ⚡
⛽ 3–4 hours of flight per fuel tank
💨 25–35 mph cruise speed
🚀 40–50 mph top speed
🏋️ 25–28 kg equipment weight (before fuel)
🧍♂️ Suitable for pilots up to 120 kg
⛰️ Capable of flying up to 18,000 ft
🚗 Fits easily in most cars — no hangar or trailer needed
👥 Tandem flight capable
🧠 How Training Works (The PPG Training UK Method) 🪂🔥
Our programme takes you step-by-step from complete beginner to confident solo pilot, following a clear progression system designed for UK conditions 🌦️✅
Here’s the difference: we build wing mastery first 🪂😎
Paramotoring is powered paragliding — the wing is the aircraft, and the motor is the final piece. We train proper glider control until it’s instinctive, then we add power once you’ve earned it. That’s what makes launches clean, decisions calm, and flying feel controlled in real conditions 🧠🪂
✅ Structured learning from your first day to your first solo flight
🧱 Skills taught in the correct order — no rushing, no “winging it” 😎
🎥 Visual aids and videos that make complex concepts simple
🎓 Access to the Digital Ground School (included with your commitment fee)
🧑🏫 Personal instruction — not just group sessions
💬 Ongoing support via WhatsApp and our private online portal
🗓️ When You’ll Train 🌤️
We plan sessions around the weather, not the calendar 🧭
📆 Main training days: weekends
🗓️ Extra sessions: weekdays when conditions allow
✅ We only train when the weather is safe and suitable
You’ll be notified when flyable days are available and can book when it suits you 🪂📲
🗺️ What You’ll Learn 🪂📈
Phase 1: Wing Skills (Paragliding Foundations) 🌬️🪂
Wing layout, inflation, and control
Forward and reverse kiting
Glider balance, tracking, and wind management
Collapse prevention and recovery drills
Safe abort discipline and decision-making ✅
Phase 2: Launch Skills (Control Under Pressure) ⚡🪂
Clean, repeatable inflations
Staying centred, correcting drift, controlling surges
Launch routines, site discipline, and safe judgement
Ground handling drills that simulate real launch scenarios 😎
Phase 3: Add Power (Engine as the Final Piece) 🛠️🚀
Engine start-up, throttle control, and shutdown safety
Pre-flight checks and setup
Ground handling with the motor running
Transition drills that bridge wing control into powered launch technique
Phase 4: Flight Training 🪂📻
Radio-guided take-offs and landings
Turning, flaring, and circuit work
Height management and navigation
Safety drills and emergency procedures
Bonus (Instructor Supervised) 😎🪂
Spirals and pitch correction
Induced collapses
Ridge soaring (when weather allows)
💷 Pricing 💥
🔐 £200 Commitment Fee (Non-Refundable)
Your commitment fee secures your place in the programme and includes:
🎓 Full access to the Digital Ground School online portal
💬 Entry to our student WhatsApp group for updates and support
📆 Priority booking for weekend and weekday sessions
💸 £200 per Training Session
Pay-as-you-go format.
Most students reach their first solo flight in 8–12 lessons, depending on weather, progress, and attendance 🌦️📈
During your early lessons, your instructor will assess your aptitude and confirm whether the sport is a good long-term fit for you before you commit to further sessions ✅🪂
🪖 Equipment Use & Responsibility 🛠️
All new students are welcome to use PPG Training UK’s training equipment (paramotor, wing, helmet, and radio).
However, any damage caused through misuse, error, or unsafe handling is the responsibility of the student and must be covered in full.
As you develop, it is recommended that you purchase your own equipment — so you train and fly on gear that suits your weight, skill level, and long-term goals 🪂🎯
🌍 Why Train With PPG Training UK 🪂🏆
🧑🏫 Experienced, full-time instructors
🛠️ Equipment provided for initial training
🎓 Digital Ground School access included with your commitment fee
💬 Continued support through WhatsApp + online portal
🏞️ Beautiful countryside locations across Yorkshire and Lancashire
😎 Wing-control-first training that builds calm, confident pilots — not rushed airtime
⚖️ Terms & Access Policy 📌
The £200 commitment fee is non-refundable.
It secures your place in the programme and grants access to digital learning materials and the student community.
Access to the Digital Ground School is lifetime while the platform remains active.
PPG Training UK reserves the right to update, modify, restrict, or remove access at its discretion.
Some educational content includes purchased or licensed third-party media, used under fair-use or educational licence.
All materials are for personal educational use only and may not be copied, recorded, or redistributed.
✈️ Start Your Journey Today 🪂🚀
Join PPG Training UK and take the first step into free flight and powered flight.
Train properly, build real wing control, and earn the confidence that makes flying feel calm, safe, and addictive 😎🪂