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Introduction
SkySchool runs Paramotoring Instructor courses from the fantastic location of Aerodromo Ordis in north east Spain. These courses are available to complete beginners who wish to become Paramotoring Instructors. The 4 and 8 week courses follow a basic 2 week structure beginning with the 2 week BMAA FLM Pilot course. This is followed by a 2 week Pilot development course thus completing the first half of the full 8 week course. The second half of the 8 week course begins with a 2 week Trainee Instructor Development Course which is designed to prepare students for the 2 week Assistant Flying Instructor (AFI) course. At the end of the 8 week course the trainees will be ready to sit a 2 day assessment with a BMAA Examiner; upon successful completion of which they become qualified BMAA Assistant Flying Instructors. Those who have already completed a BMAA Paramotoring course and acquired their BMAA FLM Pilot license do not need to sit the first two weeks of the course. Those who have not only acquired their BMAA FLM Pilot license but also logged at least 25 flying hours will not need to sit the first four weeks of the course.
The Course syllabus can be found on the Training Syllabus page in the SkySchool Information tab. For further information do not hesitate to contact us.
Trainee Paramotoring Instructor Course Dates
Course 1: Two Weeks BMAA FLM Pilot Course
April 20th – May 4th 2008
Course 2: Two Week Pilot Development Course
May 4th – May 18th 2008
1st 4 Week Course: £3995 - make an enquiry using the contact form
Course 3: Two Week Trainee Instructor Development Course
May 18th - June 1st 2008
Course 4: Two Week Assistant Flying Instructor (AFI) Course
June 1st - June 15th 2008
2nd 4 Week Course: £3995 - make an enquiry using the contact form
2 Day Assessment by a BMAA Examiner
Date to Arranged by SkySchool
Full 8 Week Course: £7990 - make an enquiry using the contact form
Qualifications
BMAA Foot Launched Microlight Pilot
BMAA Assistant Flying Instructor
Qualification Information
Having completed the 8 week Trainee Instructor course and successfully passing the 2 Day Assessment the Trainee will become a BMAA Assistant Flying Instructor (AFI). This qualification is valid for 25 months after which the AFI must resit another 2 day assessment. During this period the AFI may work for any BMAA registered Paramotoring school. All successful AFI's will be offered the opportunity to work for SkySchool in one of their training schools. Having acquired the AFI qualification the holder must then complete a minimum of 100 flying hours, a minimum of 2 months instruction and have held the AFI qualification for at least 10 months before sitting the 2 day BMAA Flying Instructor assessment. 
Included in the Course Fee
• All Instruction and Log Books
• All Equipment Hire and Equipment Insurance
• All Fuel and oil
• Transfers to and from Girona Airport
• All Transport in Spain
• En Suite shared accommodation and breakfast
• Wireless internet access in cafe and accommodation
• Use of the Aerodrome's facilities: swimming pool, cafe, wifi etc.
Not Included in the Course Fee
• Flights to Girona airport
• Accident and 3rd Party Insurance
• Lunch and Supper
• Alcohol
• BMAA Membership
• Two Day BMAA Assessment
Further Information
Accommodation
The accommodation is all situated on site at Aerodromo Ordis and trainees will share twin en suite rooms with a loo, shower and basin. All rooms have wireless internet access as well as plenty of storage space.
Food and Drink
Included in the course fee is a continental breakfast however lunch and supper are not included. On site there is a chef who will provide meals as instructed on certain days. These meals will be offered to Trainees at preferential rates. Trainees also have the option of using the cafe facilites and therefore cook there own food. There are also local restaurants within walking distance of the aerodrome. Trainees are expected to pay for their own alcohol however beer is available on site at preferential rates.
Location
Aerodromo Ordis is a private airfield in a beautiful part of Catalunya in north east Spain. The aerodrome is surrounded by breathtaking views including the Pyrenees Mountains to the north and the Costa Brava coastline to the east. Figueres, the local town, is less than 10 minutes to the east and is full restaurants and bars which provide plenty of activity, particularly on a Friday and Saturday. The French border in less than 30 minutes to the north and Barcelona less than 2 hours to the south. Girona Airport is easily accessible being less than an hour away.
Other Activities
The Costa Brava coastline is 25 minutes form the Aerodrome and offers a large amount of water sports and activities. Also on the coast is Europe's largest Skydiving drop zone as well plenty of Go Kart tracks. Figueres is the birth place of the famous artist Salvador Dali and home to the famous Dali Museum. The Pyrenees are full of activities ranging from bike riding and paragliding to skiing and snowboarding in the principality of Andorra. This part of Spain is therefore a fantastic place for those who are looking for a fun and exciting time.
Trainee Family and Friends
Due to SkySchool Spain's fantastic location this part of Spain is a very popular tourist destination. SkySchool therefore invites trainee's families and friends to visit us during the course and we will be more than happy to help assist with their booking.
Conclusion
SkySchool Spain is directly affiliated with the UK based SkySchool Flight Centre Ltd. Therefore, those who are interested in sitting a SkySchool Trainee Instructor course are welcome to arrange a meeting at our UK HQ at Enstone Airfield. Feel free to contact us at any time to arranage a meeting or discuss the course.