Trips
We believe life is all about having amazing experiences with likeminded people! SkyWeeks are designed to provide exactly that by taking qualified Pilots to stunning locations around the world, while developing their flying skills and knowledge. In 2024 we are running four SkyWeek Trips:
1. SkyWeek Dolomites: 11th - 18th February (Fully Booked!)
2. SkyWeek Brazil: 1st - 12th April
3. SkyWeek France 1: 12th - 19th July
4. SkyWeek France 2: 30th August - 6th September
To discover more see below and to book contact us.
2024 Trips
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SkyWeek Dolomites
Last winter SkySchool CFI Ricardo Maciel ran a private course in the Dolomites. He was blown away by how stunning an area it is to fly in and has been wanting to return ever since. This will be our first trip to the Dolomites and we can't wait to run it. It is only open to qualified pilots. When not flyable it will be possible to ski instead! To discover more download this PDF.
Dates: 11th - 18th February (Fully Booked)
Price using Your Kit & Fuel: £1,195 per person
Includes: Transporting your equipment from the UK to Italy and back, airport transfers, single accommodation, guidance, transport in Italy. Not Included: Flights, food or insurance
Price using SkySchool Kit & Fuel: £1,495 per person
Includes: Equipment, fuel, airport transfers, single accommodation, guidance, transport in Italy. Not Included: Flights, food or insurance
Airport: Venice or Treviso
Arrival: Sunday 11th February
Departure: Sunday 18th February
Deposit: £495 per person
Booking: To reserve a slot or to discover more contact us
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SkyWeek Brazil
Due to popular demand we will be returning to Brazil in April for the third year in a row! Run by Ricardo Maciel, SkyWeek Brazil is designed for qualified Pilots and offers so much more than just flying, which is what makes it such a popular trip. To discover more download this PDF.
Dates: 1st - 12th April
Price using your Kit: £2,500 per person
Includes: Accommodation, fuel, airport transfers, transport in Brazil, guidance and logistical support. Not included: Flights, food or insurance
Airport: Rio de Janeiro
Arrival: Monday 1st April
Departure: Friday 12th April
Deposit: £1,000 per person
Booking: To reserve a slot or to discover more contact us
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SkyWeek France
SkyWeek France has always been our most popular trip, mainly because of its accessibility from the UK, stunning countryside and great weather, which is why we are running two trips over the following dates in 2024.
SkyWeek France 1: 12th - 19th July
SkyWeek France 2: 30th August - 6th September
Price using your Kit & Fuel: £995 per person. Includes: Camping/campervan fees, guidance and logistical support
Price using SkySchool Kit & Fuel: £1,495 per person. Includes: All kit, fuel, oil, camping/campervan fees, guidance and logistical support.
Not Included: Travel, transport, food or insurance
Arrival and Departure Locations: Calais, Caen, Le Harve or Dieppe
Arrival for SkyWeek 1: Friday 12th July. Departure for SkyWeek 1: Friday 19th July
Arrival for SkyWeek 2: Friday 30th August. Departure for SkyWeek 2: Friday 6th September
Deposit: £495 per person
Booking: To reserve a slot or to discover more contact us
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Paragliders go anywhere?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.