PARAMOTOR CONVERSION COURSE
For Experienced Paraglider Pilots
🚀 Already a Paraglider Pilot? Ready to Add Power?
If you’re already confident in ground handling and canopy control, you don’t need to start from scratch.
Our Paramotor Conversion Course is designed specifically for experienced paragliding pilots who want to expand their flying to powered flight safely, efficiently, and with professional supervision.
Most paragliding pilots complete the transition in 2–3 lessons, depending on weather conditions, prior experience, and personal progress.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ Paramotor-specific handling and flight techniques
✅ Refresher modules in:
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UK Air Law & Airspace Awareness
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Meteorology & Weather Reading
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Flight Planning & Navigation
✅ Motor introduction & equipment familiarisation
✅ Safe powered take-offs and landings
✅ Engine management and emergency procedures
✅ Completion of crossover tasks to ensure full readiness
🔧 Entry Requirements & Equipment Policy
To enrol, you should:
✔️ Be proficient in both forward and reverse launches
✔️ Have logged paragliding flight experience
✔️ Be confident with canopy control both on the ground and in the air
👉 This course is designed for experienced paragliding pilots and does not include basic ground-handling instruction.
🪂 Ground Handling Assessment (Your Own Equipment Required)
Before progressing to powered flight, all pilots must complete a ground-handling assessment as part of the 2-hour session included with the £300 commitment fee.
This assessment must be carried out using your own paragliding equipment (wing and harness).
This ensures accurate evaluation of your control, technique, and overall readiness for powered flight.
If you do not currently own equipment, we may provide suitable training gear for assessment or initial flights at the instructor’s discretion.
However, if you use PPG Training UK equipment, you accept full financial responsibility for any damage, repairs, or replacement costs that occur — regardless of circumstance.
🪶 Use of Training Equipment
If your handling meets the required safety standard, you’ll be provided with a suitable training wing and motor for your first solo powered flight.
That said, it is strongly recommended that pilots eventually train and fly on their own wing and motor, as familiarity with your own equipment ensures the safest long-term development in the sport.
💷 Pricing & Assessment
🔐 £300 Commitment Fee (Non-Refundable)
Your commitment fee includes:
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A 2-hour practical assessment session to evaluate your current paragliding skill level
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Full access to the Digital Ground School (online training portal)
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Entry to our student WhatsApp group for support and coordination
💸 £200 per Lesson
After your assessment, you’ll pay per lesson as you train.
Most paraglider pilots complete their powered conversion in 2–3 lessons, depending on progress and conditions.
🌍 Why Train With PPG Training UK
🧑🏫 Full-time, highly experienced instructors
🛠️ All paramotor equipment provided (wing, motor, helmet, radio) when required
🌐 Access to the Digital Ground School included with your commitment fee
💬 Ongoing support via the student WhatsApp group
🏞️ Beautiful open countryside training sites in Yorkshire & Lancashire
⚖️ Terms & Access Policy
The £300 commitment fee is non-refundable. It provides digital course access, a 2-hour in-person assessment, and reserved placement in the training programme.
Access to the Digital Ground School is provided on a lifetime basis, for as long as the platform remains active.
PPG Training UK reserves the right to update, modify, restrict, or remove access at any time at its discretion.
Some training materials include purchased or licensed third-party educational content.
All materials are for personal educational use only and must not be copied, recorded, or redistributed.
✈️ Take the Next Step in Your Flying Journey
Join the growing number of paragliding pilots making the jump to powered paragliding.
Enjoy longer flight windows, explore new routes, and experience the freedom of launching almost anywhere.