Meeting Arrangements                                                         

The flying site for each day will depend on the wind direction. To save time we try to meet as near the flying site most likely to be suitable for that day at one of 6 locations. (see below) You must phone 0844 357 1059  (In emergencies or if telephone lines are out of order call 07973 845616) between 8.00 - 8.30 each training day. Then follow the directions for one of these meeting points. Directions, maps & Meeting Points

EACH TRAINING DAY
You should  phone 0844 357 1059 on your training day between 08.00 - 08.30,  a voice mail message will be left  informing you when and where we are going to meet, which will depend, of course, on the weather.
There will be 3 possibilities:

  1. We are meeting at 10.30 at designated site.

  2. We are deferring the start to wait for better weather, please call back later today for further information

  3. Its a washout, course cancelled, please call back during opening hours to rebook

We normally meet at 10.30am. However, we can start and finish later! 

If the day is cancelled this does not mean that any other day is also cancelled. If you are booked for the following day, eg a Two Day course, please call each day. We cannot guarantee the weather and therefore cannot guarantee consecutive days.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR EVENINGS FREE. Most days training will finish around 4pm, but we sometimes have to carry on training well into the evening, if the weather has held us up during the day. Please be prepared for this - obviously we can’t predict when it may happen

These instructions apply to all flight training including Tandem flights. We are unable to guarantee the exact time of any flight due the vagaries of the weather. We will endeavour to have your flight completed before mid afternoon  but cannot guarantee this. If you are unable to stay beyond 4pm, please let us know, at the time of booking, so we can keep your instructor updated.

It will be of great help to you if you have done some preparatory studies. Those on a one or two day course should purchase our training video. Those on more serious courses should purchase the Training Resource pack.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Course confirmation letter and these INSTRUCTIONS

  • Ankle supporting BOOTS WITHOUT HOOKS. Hooks are DANGEROUS - if your boots have hooks these must be securely taped over. We do not supply tape. Our shop does stock safety paragliding boots and are available at 10% discount for those booked on a course with us. Please quote your Booking Reference and name in the "comments" section on the order page.
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  • Waterproofs, light gloves Warm clothing

  • Packed lunch and drinks (at least 2 litres of water)

  • Sense of adventure and patience

Please note:
Personal Accident Cover
Course fees include 3rd Party Insurance. There is no personal accident cover. This is a relative low cost and  it is compulsory that you obtain personal accident cover. You may select an insurer of your choice providing it meets the same or higher standard of the registered insurer below.

BUY PARAGLIDING COVER ONLINE 

BUY HANG GLIDING COVER ONLINE

A copy of your policy is required BEFORE any training takes place. This may also be sent via email. or by fax

CANCELLED FLYING DAY? If you have a booked a single day cover - learn of the procedure to obtain a replacement insurance schedule: click this link

PLEASE NOTE : VOUCHERS VALID FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF BOOKING DATES OF NONE ATTENDANCE WILL BE FORFEITED. NO CANCELLATIONS PERMITTED, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ALTER DATES, YOU SHOULD CALL AIRBORNE DIRECT WITH AT LEAST 14 DAYS NOTICE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE TRANSFERRING DATES.

Directions,maps & Meeting Points