Airsports Sussex Training School
The best British Hang gliding & Paragliding Association (BHPA) registered
training school in the UK.
Experience days: One or Two Days Fun Introductory sessions - a great day out for anyone. Groups and parties welcome.
Full hang gliding training: Elementary Pilot license all the way to Club Pilot license (UK BHPA standard for independent flight - this is an internationally recognised qualification for you to fly from club sights around the world).
Our instructors are all active hang glider pilots with advanced pilot ratings and full
BHPA instructor licences. With over 25 years of continuous teaching of the sport,
both here and abroad, we have a wealth of experience to share with new pilots.
We are the most successful hang gliding instructors in the UK qualifying more pilots
than any other school in a safe and fun atmosphere.
Experience Days:
1 or 2 Days Introduction to Hang gliding
Make successive multiple flights on Hang Gliders guided by tethers. All solo flights, for the first two days, are made with assistance from ground tethers or sliding zip-line tethers in lighter winds. These days are equivalent to the first day, or first two days, of the BHPA Elementary Pilot (EP) Course.
These one or two days are a great first experience of flying. If, after this experience, you want to carry on to the Elementary Pilot training then these days count towards your BHPA Elementary Pilot award.
Your BHPA membership is gifted to you from us for these first 2 days, so no need to worry we have you covered.
What people say:
"It has exceeded all expectations!! Is sooooooooo fun when you are there flying like a bird! and Matt has all under control at all times. It was our first time but both Matt and Rich did a great job for us to feel chilled and confident to just enjoy the ride. Special mention to the landscape which is absolutely stunning. We were give an introduction early in the morning with flying concepts and then headed to the site. Brilliant day!" Jesus Prieto
BHPA Elementary Pilot Training
Five days training lead toward the Elementary Pilot (EP) qualification. The program is designed to teach you from complete beginner through to your EP qualifying day. This sees the student flying high flights with good turns, takeoffs, and landings. The training includes over 50 flights, flight theory and the British Hang gliding and Paragliding (BHPA) Elementary Pilot Exam. Our experience and excellent tether methods ensure a safe progression from basic ground handling through to your first free flights.
All equipment is supplied. Our school gliders are the very best available, state-of-the-art modern wings which are easy to fly, super strong and stable.
You will need your own BHPA membership for this stage. We will walk you through the process.
Club Pilot Training
Once you have completed the Elementary Pilot Training you may well wish to carry on and become a fully fledged pilot with a Club Pilot (CP) BHPA rating. This generally takes a further 5 days training after the EP. The Club Pilot training involves progression on to higher launches and flying in the fully prone position. A progressive training method leads toward soaring flight. Three soaring flights and a theory exam complete the CP.
Students fly their own glider during CP training. Hang Gliders are transported by using car roof-racks.
Full annual BHPA membership is required as well as membership of your local area Hang Gliding club.
Paragliding to Hang Gliding Conversion
Paraglider pilots .... fly further and fly faster! Take the first step to flying Rigid Wing Hang Gliders. Six days of training are suggested to make the conversion from existing PG pilots to HG CP (Hill). The qualifying soaring flights can be completed on the hill with club coaches. Your paragliding experience makes this fast-track conversion very straightforward. Paragliding skills in thermalling and XC transfer fully to the hang glider so you can quickly reach cloudbase and enjoy the extra airspeed on your new machine.
Please email with any questions or to book your training contact us or use our online booking system. If using the online booking please make a note on it to say that you want to take this option for your training days.
Hang Gliding Hill Conversion
Spread your wings! If you learnt to fly hang gliders in the flatlands at a tow school you will soon want your hill endorsement. Two days training are initially suggested for the HG (H) rating. Less experienced pilots will need extra days. Soaring flights can be completed with club coaches. Hill flying liberates a tow pilot from airpark restrictions and launching fees. With this endorsement you can fly a huge range of spectacular flying sites in the UK and around the world.
Please email with any questions or to book your training contact us or use our online booking system. If using the online booking please make a note on it to say that you want to take this option for your training days.
Spread your wings ,,,
