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Trips

Our Paramotoring and Paragliding Trips take place in stunning locations around the world and are designed to further develop Pilot's flying skills and knowledge, while giving them an amazing experience they will never forget!

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Pilot Progression

We’ve been running paramotoring and paragliding trips since 2007 and know just how life changing it is to explore the world from the air. Our SkyWeeks are designed for qualified paramotor pilots who want to build on their skills, deepen their knowledge and gain real world flying experience in some of the most stunning locations on Earth. In 2026 we will be running some Road Trips as we transition between Spain and France for low airtime pilots.

Our Paragliding Conversion and SIV Courses are created for qualified paramotor pilots who wish to develop their skills and understanding of the wing, ultimately becoming safer and more capable pilots.

To discuss things in more detail contact us.

Paramotoring

  • Postcard of Christ the Redeemer for Brazil Paramotor Paradise

    SkyWeek Brazil

    2026 Dates:

    1: 9th - 19th April

    The SkyWeek Brazil trips have been running for several years now. They are an excellent option for European pilots who wish to escape to the southern hemisphere for some good flying weather during the winter.

    Price: £2,950

    Depost: £1,000

    Includes: Accommodation, transport, guidance and logistical support.

    Not Included: Equipment, fuel, oil, flights, food or insurance.

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    SkyWeek France

    2026 Dates:

    1: 21st - 28th June

    2: 30th August - 6th September

    SkyWeek France has always been our most popular trip, mainly because of its accessibility from the UK, stunning countryside and great weather.

    Price using your Kit & Fuel: £1,095

    Price using SkySchool Kit, Fuel and Transport: £1,595 

    Deposit: £350

    Includes: All kit, fuel, oil, camping/campervan fees, guidance and logistical support.

    Not Included: Travel, transport, food or insurance

    Discounted Combo: It is possible to come on SkyWeek France and also the Paragliding Conversion course for a discounted rate. Contact us to discover more.

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    Road Trips

    2026 Dates:

    1: 7th - 14th June

    2: 13th - 19th Sept

    The Road Trips take place as we transition between Spain and France. They are designed for qualified Paramotor Pilots who either don’t have their own kit or simply want to log more hours in different locations while chasing the weather. Be aware there are limited slots!

    Price: £1,245

    Deposit: £350

    Includes: Camping fees, transport between Spain and France, guidance, fuel and oil.

    Not Included: Flights, insurance and meals out.

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  • person flying a paramotor over the desert

    SkyWeek Egypt

    2026 Dates:

    1: TBC in November

    SkyWeek Egypt is something new for 2026 and we will release some further information soon.

    Price: £TBC

    Deposit: £TBC

    Includes: Accommodation, transport, guidance, fuel, oil and camp food.

    Not Included: Flights, insurance, equipment and meals out.

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Paragliding

  • Person paragliding over a mountainous landscape with clear blue sky

    Paragliding Conversion Courses

    2026 Dates:

    1: 14th - 21st June

    2: 6th - 13th September

    The 6 day Paragliding Conversion course is designed for Paramotor pilots who wish to learn how to paraglide and attain the FFVL Brevet, which is the French license equivalent to the BHPA Club Pilot. The course focuses on refining the different take off and landing techniques with a paraglider, as well as improving glider control and understanding of the weather. There is also the potential of learning how to thermal. To discover more watch this film.

    Price: £1,095

    Deposit: £350

    Includes: Instruction, Equipment and transport in Chamonix.

    Not Included: Flights, accommodation, airport transfers, lift passes, FFVL membership, food or insurance.

    Nearest Airport: Geneva

    Discounted Combo: It is possible to come on SkyWeek France and also the Paragliding Conversion course for a discounted rate. Mention this option to discover more.

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    SIV Courses

    2026 Dates:

    1: 23rd - 30th May

    2: 19th - 26th September

    The 6 day SIV course in Olu Deniz, Turkey takes your flying to a whole new level. Pilots learn to manage collapses and dynamic manoeuvres under expert supervision. This training dramatically improves your confidence, awareness and control, transforming you into a safer and more capable pilot. To discover more watch this film.

    Price: £1,495

    Deposit: £495

    Includes: Instruction, single accommodation, airport transfers, video debriefs, life jacket rental and bus transport to take off.

    Not Included: Equipment, flights, insurance, lift passes, forestry tax, and food.

    Nearest Airport: Dalaman

    Discounted Combo: It's possible to come on the Paragliding Conversion and the SIV course for a discounted rate. Mention this option to discover more.

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Previous Flying Trips

2025

  • In September we returned to France for SkyWeek France 2, run by Ted and Pete, which took in several different flying sites, including Epernay, Burgundy and Lyon. This was followed by our 2nd Paragliding Conversion course in Chamonix and then our trial Road Trip, run by Ted, from Geneva to Malaga.
  • In June Alex and Ted ran SkyWeek France 1, which took place almost entirely in Burgundy.
  • In April Ricardo Maciel ran his fourth SkyWeek Brazil trip. Check out the interview Alex did with Pete Trott about the trip.
  • In March we ran two SkyWeek Paramotor Trips in Namibia, which took almost five years to pull off! This fantastic film shows how we got on.
  • In April Ricardo returned to Brazil to run his annual SkyWeek Trip there. This is fast becoming one of our more popular trips.

2024

  • In March we ran our first ever trip to the Dolomites. Suffice to say it was epic, as you can see from this film!
  • In June we were commissioned by the British Government to run a flying trip in Normandy to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
  • In July we ran SkyWeek France 1. Check out this film by Peter Trott.
  • At the end of August we headed to France for yet another trip. The conditions were not ideal but still flyable 7 days in a row.
  • In October Ricardo did a recce over the Amazon river in Brazil, as we plan to run another trip there in November 2025.

2023

  • In April Ricardo ran two back to back SkyWeek Brazil trips. Four pilots managed to fly around the famous Christ Redeemer Statue, a flight they will remember for the rest of their lives!
  • We then ran two SkyWeek France trips, the first in July and the second in September. Both trips were extremely successful with a huge amount of flying as usual.

2022

  • In April we ran our first SkyWeek Brazil trip, which was a huge success.
  • In August we had planned to run another D-Day trip however the weather forecast predicted strong winds so we drove South West into central France where we flew around the stunning Burgundy and Auvergne countryside, which turned it into yet another successful SkyWeek France trip.
  • In October we ran a very successful SkyWeek Spain trip in Andalusia, which took in Lake Bornos, Sotogrande and Conil de la Frontera.

2021

  • In October we were commissioned by NEOM to run a pioneering Electric Paramotor Expedition in Saudi Arabia.
  • In September we ran our first SkyWeek Portugal trip. It was possible to fly along seemingly endless and deserted white sandy beaches all day long.

2020

  • In July we ran another SkyWeek D-Day trip and could not have asked for better weather. We have now been running this trip since 2010!
  • In September we ran our fourth SkyWeek France trip, during which we flew 7 days out of 7 in amazing weather in some stunning locations.

2019

  • In June we ran our second SkyWeek Italy trip followed by SkyWeek D-Day in July, which took in the D-Day beaches and other parts of Normandy.
  • In September we ran our third SkyWeek France trip, taking in the Champagne region of Epernay and the stunning Chateaus in Burgundy.
  • In October we organised an SIV course designed for Paramotor pilots with British Acro pilot and SIV Instructor Jack Pimblett.

2018

  • In June we ran our first SkyWeek Italy trip, taking in some stunning parts of Italy before continuing the journey through France on our way back to the UK.
  • In August we ran our second SkyWeek France trip, visiting some stunning areas in the Dordogne, Auvergne and Burgundy regions.

2017

  • In the summer we were commissioned by the BBC for a flying trip called Extreme Wales with Richard Parks.
  • In September we ran our first official 'SkyWeek' in France. It was designed for qualified pilots and was a huge success.
  • Off the back of our first SkyWeek trip in France we ran two back to back SkyWeek Oman trips later in the year.

2016

  • In August we flew from John O'Groats to Lands End in less than a week.
  • In September we ran our first WW1 Battlefield Tour for a group of Paramotor and ParaTrike Pilots around the Somme and Vimy Ridge Battlefields in France.

2015

  • We were commissioned by The Adventurists to help run the inaugural Icarus Trophy Paramotor race, which took place on the west of coast of the USA in September. This inspired us to start running our own trips for qualified pilots.

2014

  • In the summer of 2014 we founded Flying for Heroes and ran a once in a lifetime trip through Kenya.

2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Paragliders go anywhere?

Paragliders cannot go anywhere they like. Paraglider and Paramotor Pilots must adhere to Air Law in each country and in most cases avoid restricted airspace.

Can you fly a Paramotor in National Parks?

To Paramotor in National Parks, a Paramotor Pilot will need to request permission from the National Parks Authority in order to fly over any National Park in the UK.

Can you fly over a city in a Paramotor?

In short, no you cannot fly over a city in a Paramotor! In the UK, the law states that an aircraft shall not be flown below such height as would prevent it from making an emergency landing without causing danger to persons or property on the surface in the event of an engine failure. It also states that you shall not fly over any congested area of a city, town or settlement below a height of 1000 feet above the highest fixed object. You must also maintain enough altitude to glide clear of the congested area and land safely in the event of an engine failure.

Can you land a Paramotor anywhere?

No, you cannot land a Paramotor anywhere you like. You should always fly in a way and at a height that allows you to land safely at all times in the event of an engine failure, while adhering to air law. Unless it is an emergency landing, Paramotor Pilots need to receive permission from the landowner when landing as well as taking off.

Can you Paraglide anywhere in the UK?

No, you cannot Paraglide everywhere in the UK! In the UK, Paragliding is overseen by the BHPA and they have negotiated permission from various landowners for qualified BHPA Pilots who are club members to use the flying sites. Once airborne, Paraglider Pilots must adhere to Air Law and avoid restricted airspace. Paramotoring is slightly different in that Pilots tend to negotiate with landowners and secure their permission to take off and land, however yet again they must adhere to Air Law.

Can you Paramotor anywhere?

You cannot Paramotor everywhere in the UK! In the UK, you must first ensure the airspace is unrestricted and then you need to seek landowners' permission. In flight, you need to remain outside of any restricted airspace, otherwise you run the risk of prosecution, a fine and potentially having your equipment confiscated. Furthermore, the CAA may chose to regulate Paramotoring in the UK if too many Pilots continue to break Air Law. It is therefore very important that Paramotor Pilots obey the rules and regulations so we maintain safety and remain unregulated.

Do you need a license to fly a Paramotor?

In the UK, you do not require a license to fly a Paramotor as the CAA has deregulated the sport. In certain other countries, licenses are required and wings must carry a registration number, such as in France. In Switzerland, Paramotoring with a petrol engine is illegal, however, an electric engine is legal.

How far can you Paramotor?

The world distance record for flying a Paramotor the furthest is 1,105km, set by Ramon Morillas in 2007. However, he was flying a modified Paramotor, carrying a lot of extra fuel. The distance a Paramotor can fly is governed by its fuel capacity, the type of wing, the wind speed and its direction.

Where can I go Paragliding?

In the UK, Paragliding sites are controlled by the BHPA and in order to fly from them, you need to be a qualified BHPA Paraglider Pilot and usually a club member.

Where can I go Paramotoring?

In the UK, you can Paramotor from any private land, having received the landowners’ permission first, as long as the airspace is unrestricted. The best way to find flying sites is to connect with other local Pilots. In Europe, the rules vary and yet again, we recommend connecting with local Pilots in each location. Due to our extensive experience of Paramotoring in France, Spain, Italy and other countries, we have discovered a lot of great flying sites which we take Pilots to during our SkyWeek Trips. A lot of these flying sites were found by connecting with the local Paramotoring community.

Testimonials

Stunning trip across France from the air. Never got more flying time in just one week. Really fun group and superb help from the instructors. Highly recommend Skyschool and SkyWeek!!

Jilbor

Published 20/10/20

Paramotoring along the beaches of Normandy was a pretty insane way to spend a father-son trip, but has left me with some amazing memories. With the help of my Atom 80, my Dad's Moster 185 and spectacular conditions, flying has literally unlocked a new perspective on touring landscapes for us, and provided us with something we can enjoy together.

Benjamin Hobbs

Published 01/09/20

I did my paramotor course with SkySchool in Italy - it was such a great experience I went back for a SkyWeek through Italy and France. Both these trips have been exceptional flying in really beautiful parts of the world (that have reliable weather, and good food!) On both trips I made some friends for life.

Patrick Coleman

Published 15/02/20

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