UK Courses
In the UK we run courses at Hinton in the Hedges Airfield in Northamptonshire, just off Junction 11 of the M40. The 6 day beginner course is designed to get you flying solo and the 12 day course is designed to get you qualified as an APPI PPG Pilot. Students on the 12 day Paramotor Pilot course tend to sit the first 6 days consecutively and then fragment the 2nd half of the course on an Ad Hoc basis when the weather is good, however it's possible to book a 2nd consecutive 6 day course. It is also possible to split the Paramotor Pilot course between the UK, Portugal and Spain. A £50 discount is available for groups of two or more. For further information or make a booking contact us.
Course Fees
- 2 Day Maintenance Workshop - £330
- 2 Day Paramotor Taster Course - £330
- 6 Day Paramotor Course - £995
- 6 Day ParaTrike Course - £1,195
- 12 Day Paramotor Course - £1,595
- 12 Day Paramotor Course split between UK & Europe - £1,995
The Course fees include:
- All kit, fuel and log books
- Access to our Online Theory course
The Course fees do not include:
- Accommodation and Food
- Travel and Transport
Accommodation
Camping costs £14 per night per person, this includes use of the showers and toilets. Campervans are possible but there is no electrical hook up. There is also a B&B onsite which costs £105 per night. Please email Natalie to make a booking for both the campsite and the B&B. The cheapest hotel option is the Travel Lodge at the M40 Bicester Services, which is 20 minutes from the airfield. Other options are available on Airbnb and Booking.com.
Further Information
To book a 6 or 12 day course the deposit is £330. All UK courses start at 09:00 on Saturday and end in the late afternoon/early evening depending upon the weather. During the day please bring appropriate footwear (ankle supporting boots are recommended), water, food, suncream and suitable outdoor clothing, including a jacket and trousers as it can get cold while flying. The nearest train station is Banbury, which is an affordable 15 minute taxi journey. For further information or to make a booking contact us.
Faqs
We run Paramotor Courses in the UK from May until September when the weather is usually at its best and most consistent.
The nearest train station to the UK Paramotor Training site is Banbury, which is an hour’s journey from Marylebone, London. From there, you can take a 15 minute taxi to Shenington Airfield.
All lost Paramotor Training days stay in credit for up to 2 years to be used at a later date. At the end of the Paramotor Course, the SkySchool Team will confirm how many days you have in credit with us.
The only benefit of Paramotor Training in the UK is that you do not have to travel as far, especially for those who live locally, as this saves them the cost of Travel and Accommodation. The UK is a great place to learn the basics, meet the SkySchool Team and make the most of the weather when it allows us to fly! However, the UK climate can never be relied upon to provide consistent weather, hence why we suggest you sit the Intermediate course in Portugal.
Accommodation is not included in the Paramotoring Course fee in the UK. There is the option to camp or to bring a campervan to Hinton in the Hedges airfield, which has some basic facilities including electricity, bathrooms and a kitchen. Alternatively, you can stay off site in a wide range B&B’s or hotels that can be found on AirBnB and Booking.com
The number of Paramotor Flights you can expect to do on a 6 day Paramotor Course in the UK is at least 1 solo flight.
The UK Paramotor Courses start on a Saturday and finish on a Thursday. The Taster Courses only run over weekends. Friday is usually the Team's day off, however, when it’s flyable we usually take advantage of it as we love helping get our students flying! At the start of the course we meet at 09:00 and end around 17:00 however when it is flyable we meet early and finish later to take advantage of the best flying conditions.
Reviews
I learned to fly with SkySchool in the UK and had an incredible time doing so. The knowledge and experience in the instructor team is extensive, and tuition is delivered in a comprehensible and fun way. The course struck the perfect balance between essential knowledge and practical skill training; when you're ready, the instructors will have no hesitation getting you in the sky and fully supporting you. If you do your bit, you will rapidly progress to full APPI PPG Pilot Level certification with SkySchool. A big thank you to Zeb, Riccardo, Bruce, Rushi and Alex, blue skies!
What an experience!! The guys at Skyschool really showed their worth. Exceptional organising by Alex, on short notice to get me in on the 6 day course at Hinton.
Ricardo, Zebur, Rushi and Bruce are all amazing instructors, keeping things fun whilst informative. I'd highly recommend, for anyone looking for an intro into paramotoring.
SkySchool is especially for those who want an upliftingly challenging experience, never to forget!
Be prepared, as the course isn’t easy, and you’ll be pushed by their assertive instructors during your training. They’ll equip you with all the skills and confidence you’ll need to take to the sky safely.
So, are you up for the challenge of learning how to Paramotor with SkySchool?
The wait for two year since the end of 2019 has been worth while. Thank you Alex for accommodating my schedule and being flexible.
Many thanks to all the instructors of Skyscool at Hinton in the Hedges Mr. Ricardo , Mr.Jebur , Mr. Rushi , and Mr.Bruce.You folks have been just phenomenal in structuring the entire two weeks course .I also appreciate your patience and timely inputs while I was learning and committing mistakes 😬!!
Brillant training an a very good team of guys doing the training carnt thank the instructurs enough for my experiance top marks brilant school
Super helpful fun group of people at SkySchool. I would recommend doing training with these guys. Equipment was in great condition and the team was very nice.
This was an amazing experience! I have always wanted to fly a Paramotor and the team from SkySchool UK made this possible. They make the training fun, enjoyable and easy to understand. These are extremely knowledgeable kind people. I would highly recommend getting on a course and learning to fly.
My thanks go out to all the team at Skyschool for their help and patience. I know I was probably one of the more challenging customers but my true gratitude goes out to Zeb and Ricardo who never gave up on me and went that extra mile to see me through. I can only say they must of had the patience of a saint! Thanks guys..
Just had my first second flight with Skyschool. Couldn’t be happier. Passionate and patient instructors who are a credit to Skyschool. Looking forward to more flights and hopefully joining them on a trip abroad sometime.
I would like to thank Alex and Zeb for an excellent course. They were both very accommodating to fitting in my training around my schedule and adapting the training to cater for the weather conditions and pace of learning. Not only that, they were good fun to be around and overall excellent professionals. Well done Sky School.
I had a really great experience with the team at sky school and highly recommend to anybody thinking of taking to the sky. Really top people, helpful, great tuition, you won’t regret making the decision to take to the sky, best thing ever. Thanks guys.
Great practical course backed up by a fantastic online training course which I will be referring back to for years to come! Both Alex and Zeb are first class instructors with the patience of saints. Highly recommended and most importantly, great fun.
What a GREAT course! - comprehensive, sensible, and with safety to the fore. The combination of the many instructional online videos, reinforced by the short and longer tests, and the written material means we got consistent and thorough training. Of course the weather plays a huge part in the UK, but we were patient. Brilliant instructors in Alex and Zeb - such a treat to be taught by committed professionals. Thank you very much!
From the moment I decided to finally do something about my desire to take up paramotoring everything happened rather fast! I contacted Alex who gave me Zeb's number. Before I had a chance to ring him, Zeb rang me and before I knew it I was at the airfield meeting Zeb and having a go with a wing! I signed up for the 12 day course and did the first few days at Hinton with Zeb, Ricardo ,Otti and Peter. After only four days I took my first flight (something I will remember for the rest of my life). I then went on to Portugal with the school and continued my training. We had the most fantastic time there and I feel I have joined a whole new community of like minded people. Ricardo and Zeb are incredibly professional and amazingly calming when you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of instructions that have to be put together to fly. Alex has been very helpful and communicative in sourcing equipment and Ricardo is continually messaging useful information about flying days etc. Really looking forward to joining the group in Rio. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to fly paramotors. Top marks to all of you!!
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