Paramotor and ParaTrike Courses

Courses

SkySchool runs Paramotor and ParaTrike courses in the UK, Portugal and Spain. All of our course fees include Equipment, Fuel, Oil and Log Books. Download our 2023 schedule and join our WhatsApp News Group. To discover more contact us.

Taster Course

The Taster course is a great gift to give anyone interested in Paramotoring. The 2 day Taster course costs £350 and takes place over weekends in the UK.

Training consists of learning how to control the Paraglider and Paramotor on the ground, as well as some basic theory. If the weather is suitable students have the opportunity to get airborne with just the wing by being towed up to 5m above the ground. It is not designed to get people flying a Paramotor solo!

Beginner Paramotor Course

The Beginner Paramotor Course is designed to people flying solo at least once! In the UK the course costs £1,095. In Portugal and Spain the course costs £1,495 and includes 7 nights in a single room.

Training consists of ground handling, motor usage training, basic theory and usually culminates in at least one solo flight. At the end students can progress on to the Intermediate Paramotor Course.

Intermediate Paramotor Course

The Intermediate Paramotor Course is designed to qualify students as APPI PPG Pilots. To sit this course students need to have flown a Paramotor solo at least once.

In the UK the Intermediate Course is run on an Ad Hoc basis when the weather is good and costs £150 a day. The Intermediate course in Portugal and Spain costs £1,495 and includes 7 nights in a single room.

Training consists of multiple flight that involve low level flying, precision landings and cross country tasks. The course also covers further theory on meteorology, air law, navigation and general information, at the end of which is the Pilot Exam.

Students need to complete a minimum of 15 solo flights, log at least 3 hours and pass the exam to attain the APPI PPG Pilot License. Once qualified, pilots can fly without an instructor and take out insurance with AXA.

Paramotor Pilot Course

The Paramotor Pilot Course is a combination of the Beginner and Intermediate courses, as described above. It is designed to allow complete beginners to attain the APPI PPG Pilot License.

In the UK it is possible to sit the Paramotor Pilot course by initially completing the Beginner course over a consecutive 6 days, which costs £1,095, before completing the Intermediate course on an Ad Hoc basis when the weather is good, which costs £150 a day.

It is possible to split the Paramotor Pilot course between the UK and Europe, by sitting the Beginner course in the UK first and then the Intermediate course in Portugal or Spain. This option costs £2,195 and includes 7 nights in a single room.

It is also possible to complete the full Paramotor Pilot course in Portugal or Spain. This costs £2,495 and includes 14 nights in a single room.

Students need to complete a minimum of 15 solo flights, log at least 3 hours and pass the Pilot Exam to attain the APPI PPG Pilot License. Once qualified, pilots can fly without an instructor and take out insurance with AXA.

ParaTrike Courses

We run Beginner and Intermediate ParaTrike Courses in the UK and Spain. They follow the APPI ParaTrike syllabus.

In the UK it is possible to sit the Beginner course over a consecutive 6 days. This is designed to allow students to complete one solo flight and costs £1,295. After this students can sit the Intermediate course on an Ad Hoc basis when the weather is good. This is designed to allow students to attain the APPI ParaTrike Pilot license and costs £200 a day.

It is also possible for students to split their ParaTrike Pilot training in half by sitting the Beginner course in the UK and the Intermediate course in Spain. This option costs £2,395 and includes 7 nights in a single room.

Finally, it is possible to complete the full ParaTrike Pilot course in Spain. This costs £2,695 and includes 14 nights in a single room.

Students need to complete a minimum of 15 solo flights, log at least 3 hours and pass the Pilot Exam to attain the APPI ParaTrike Pilot license. These courses follow the APPI ParaTrike Syllabus. Once qualified, pilots can fly without an instructor and take out insurance with AXA.

Precision Paramotor Course

SkySchool's Precision Paramotor courses are designed for qualified Pilots who wish to further develop their flying skills. They take place in the UK on an ad hoc basis, which allows us to work around the inconsistent climate.

Training costs £150 per person for a full day with students flying their own equipment and providing their own fuel.

Students have the opportunity to qualify as an APPI PPG Advanced Pilot having completed the practical and theoretical tasks in APPI PPG Advanced Pilot syllabus.

Paramotor Maintenance Course

The winter is the perfect time for Paramotor maintenance and we believe every Paramotor Pilot should be able to not only maintain but also service their Paramotor!

As a level 3 Vittorazi Mechanic, SkySchool CFI Ricardo Maciel is the most qualified Vittorazi Mechanic possible! They take place at Hinton Airfield in the UK over specific weekends during the winter.

The Maintenance Workshop costs £250 per person.

APPI Online Theory Courses

SkySchool is associated with APPI Power and follows the APPI PPG and APPI ParaTrike training syllabuses, the most modern and internationally recognised training syllabuses in the world.

We also have our own Online Paramotor Theory course that includes videos of the lectures, short quizzes, downloadable PDFs, the Pilot Exam and more. It is an excellent way for students to gain theoretical knowledge while learning the sport's terminology before starting their practical course. It does not replace training with a qualified Instructor!

The course is available worldwide and costs $135. If you book a Paramotor Pilot course afterwards this amount is discounted from the course fee. We suggest you watch the Course Tutorial before enrolling on the APPI PPG Theory Course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Electric Paramotors not more popular?

Electric Paramotors have a few fundamental shortcomings, namely their heavy weight, lack of thrust, short flight time and high price when compared to petrol driven Paramotors. As Paramotoring is still a developing Adventure Airsport with a relatively small, yet growing market, the manufacturers do not have the funds needed to research, develop and improve Electric Paramotor designs. The future is certainly Electric as there are several positive aspects, including a considerable reduction in noise and a reduced impact on the environment however the manufacturers will need to revolve the main issues of weight, thrust, endurance and price first before they become more popular.

Where can I Learn to Paramotor?

At SkySchool, we run Paramotor Courses in the UK and Portugal. Our Portugal courses take place at Ferrel near Lisbon in May, September and October. Our UK courses take place at Hinton in the Hedges Airfield near Banbury in Oxfordshire in late June, July, August and early September.

Is learning to Fly a Paramotor hard?

Learning to fly a Paramotor can be very easy for some people and quite hard for others. Due to the physical aspect of the sport, the fitter you are the easier it is to learn how to Paramotor initially. However, the Paramotor Course is designed to cater for those with different levels of fitness. Also, the Paramotor Course is designed to be run at the pace of the individual.

How safe is Paramotoring?

Paramotoring is as safe as you are! Statistically, it is the safest form of Powered Flight. This is due to the slow speeds Paramotors fly at compared to other aircraft. It is also because most pilots only fly in suitable weather and in a responsible manner having received professional instruction and bought high quality equipment. As long as the Paramotoring community continues to follow these principles, the sport will maintain its high safety record.

How old do I need to be to learn how to Paramotor?

You need to be at least 16 years old and have parental permission to sit a Paramotor Course with SkySchool. For those younger than 16 years old, we can provide ground-handling instruction and in some cases, Tandem flights, yet again with parental permission.

How long does it take to learn to Paramotor?

On average, it usually takes 6 days of Paramotor Training to learn how to Paramotor, but you may still require further instruction. It usually takes 12 days of Paramotor Training to learn how to fly safely without an instructor. At the end of the 12-day course, students should have completed at least 15 solo flights, logged more than 3 hours flying solo and passed the exam in order to attain the APPI PPG Pilot license. Having attained the APPI PPG Pilot license, students can then buy equipment at discounted prices through us, having test flown our range of kit and been advised by the SkySchool Team on what is suitable for them.

Do I need to have a medical to sit a Paramotor Course?

You do not need to have a Medical to sit a Paramotor Course. However, if you have any health or physical issues, we suggest that you ask your GP for advice prior to sitting the course. If you are taking any medication or have an existing medical condition that may impede your training, please let us know.

Do I need to sit a Paramotor Taster Course in the UK first?

You do not need to sit a Paramotor Taster Course before your sit a Paramotor Course with SkySchool. The Tasters are designed as an introduction to the sport for those who have an interest in it. They therefore make the ideal Gift.

Do I need a license to fly a Paramotor?

You do not need a license to fly a Paramotor in the UK. However, you do in certain other countries around the world. In the UK, the CAA has deregulated Paramotoring. This means we can fly in open Airspace, known as Class G, during daylight hours and with land owners permission. Paramotors must also adhere to the Rules of Air Regulations, which include collision avoidance, the 500ft rule and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) that govern the procedures for flying outside controlled airspace under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

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