SkySchool Associates and Affiliates

We have teamed up with some great companies and organisations around the world, from World Champion skydivers to rally car manufacturers. We are open to any suggestions so if you think your website should be listed here drop us a line.

Dave Cornthwaite - www.davecornthwaite.com

As ambitious adventure projects go, Dave's Expedition1000 takes some beating. 25 journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. Naturally, paragliding is on his list, and not only have we been training Dave from scratch, but we'll also be flying over 1000 miles with him across Nepal. Watch this space!

APPI - www.appifly.org

APPI, the Association of Professional Paragliding Instructors, is an organisation designed to offer international licenses to pilots and instructors around the world, with whom SkySchool is associated.

McRae Enduro - www.mcrae-enduro.com

McRae Enduro manufacture all-terrain 4x4 vehciles designed for extreme off road rallies such as the Dakar. SkySchool is a proud supporter of McRae Enduro as well as a key member of their aerial filming and support team.

Adventure 52 Magazine - www.adventure52.com

This is a weekly adventure lifestyle magazine edited by Dan Tye, a writer and pilot who learnt to fly paramotors and paragliders with SkySchool. It's a digital magazine published on the website every Monday and focuses on adventure motorcycling, adventure flying, snowsports and mountain living. If you've been on an adventure, Dan would love to hear from you.

Parajet - www.parajet.com

Parajet is the UK's leading Paramotor manufacturing company. The company was established over 6 years ago and has since prodcued some of the most unique and formidable types of Paramotor on the market. Parajet recently manufactured the world's first Paramotor to fly up to Mt Everest and also played a key role in the E-Pac Electric Paramotor. Parajet also developed the Skycar which is a modified Rage dune buggy with a hybrid gear box capable of powering the wheels and propellers separately. The Skycar flies using using a ram air canopy, designed by Mike Campbell Jones from Paramania, and has recently completed an expedition from London to Timbuktu - www.skycarexpedition.com

Babylon - www.babylon-freefly.com

Babylon are the World's best Freefly Skydivers and the 2008 Freefly World Champions. Based at Empuriabrava, Spain, they provide expert instruction in all aspects of freeflying for those ranging from novice to experienced skydivers.

Bruno Brokken - www.brunobrokken.com

Bruno Brokken is arguably the world's leading Skydiving camera man. In his career, spanning over 20 years, he has captured some of the best skydiving images and footage, all of which can be viewed and purchased through his website.

Scientific Exploration Society - www.ses-explore.org

The Scientific Exploration Society is a UK based charity founded in 1969 by Colonel John Blashford-Snell. They initiate a worldwide programme of scientific expeditions focusing on scientific, conservation, education and community aid projects. SkySchool sponsored an expedition to Bolivia in 2007 which made history as the first ever use of a Paramotor for a scientific purpose.

Paramania Powergliders - www.flyparamania.com

Paramania challenges the boundaries of practical wing design and has produced arguably two of the best Powergliders on the market. The two Paramania wings, the Revolution and Action GT, are renowned for their extreme stability, giving pilots confidence yet retaining the dynamic feeling which makes paramotoring so enjoyable. For more information on these two fantastic products visit our Equipment section.

Niviuk Paragliders - www.niviuk.co.uk

Niviuk have developed a wide range of Paragliding wings which have taken the world by storm. All wings are made using the best material and under stringent quality control standards. The finished products are gliders offering performance, high stability and superb well-balanced handling. The name Niviuk is derived from the Inuit saying: “Niviuk Nactuk”, which translated means: “Give attention to small details to make big things happen”. For more information about Niviuk's products visit our Equipment section.

Peter Roper - www.peteroper.com

Considered to be the veteran Off Road Guru, Pete Roper has an extensive background in enhancing the performance of marathon and offroad runners. Pete is able to provide a personalised schedule to take endurance runners to the next level! He is based in Shaftesbury, Dorset and has trained Alex Ledger, SkySchool's MD.