The Experience

Paragliding and tandem paragliding flights instruction is provided by one of the top paragliding schools in South Africa. Chief instructor, Hans Fokkens has been teaching people to paraglide since the early days of paragliding. All paragliding courses are endorsed by SAHPA (the South African Hanggliding and Paragliding Association). Our main training site is fantastic for teaching. You can’t ask for better than the green grassy slopes of Bulwer Mountain. Our paragliding courses range from basic to advanced for more experienced pilots.

Vital Information

Minimum age 8. Maximum weight 95kg. Paragliding and tandem paragliding flights are weather dependant. All bookings may be transferred to another date or another person but are not redeemable for cash.

Tandem flight at Bulwer R650

Tandem flight at Midmar dam R750 (has to be booked with minimum of four people)

Weekend intro course

Two days of the initial basics of how to fly paragliders. You start off on the safe environment of the nursery slopes, and work your way up to 2 to 3 flights off the top! This is a very good way to start, and decide for yourself whether paragliding is going to be part of your outdoor life. The paragliding flights done in the two days are incorporated into the full license course. It includes six months temporary membership with SAHPA Cost: R2100

Basic license course

Including the intro course, this takes you to 35 high paragliding flights and licensing level. It includes the use of paragliding equipment, instruction, and transport to the flying site. Learn to take off, control the wing, and land safely. Next, go to ridge soaring, top landing, thermalling, precision landings, and basic descent techniques. The course duration is 7 to 10 days, weather permitting. A theory test is written during or after the course. The course can be done over a period of six months, or all in one go.

Cost: R5900 

SAHPA fees: The SAHPA fees of R700 (included in course price) is broken into two parts: A R350 temporary license, paid at the start of your course to SAHPA. This gives you a learners license which is valid for six months. Included in the fee is your official SAHPA training manual, test and all paperwork needed to get your license, CASAVAC and Third Party Insurance, as well as the bi-monthly Go Fly magazine. R350. Paid at the completion of your course, this is the second part of your license fee that extends the license and all above benefits for another six months. Thereafter you will pay a yearly fee of R700 to stay licensed.

Cross country course

This course is a MUST for pilots with 60 flights and more who want to improve their paragliding skills to the point of flying cross-country. Presented by top KZN instructors, this gives you an opportunity to advance your paragliding skills to the next level. It includes lectures on micrometeorology, meteorology, thermalling, spotting thermals, cross-country techniques, decision-making and safety in flight. Practical instruction on radio takes you up high and on your way to a great long distance flight. All courses are approved and endorsed by the South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. www.sahpa.co.za

Cost: R1500

 SIV

This course is a MUST for pilots with 60 flights and more. The SIV course is run at Midmar dam where we winch up and do the manoeuvres over water. Contact us for a list of manoeuvres and more details. The SIV certificate issued by Wild Sky includes all the manoeuvres required for a Sports license and much much more.

Cost: R3000 

Accommodation

We have a lodge situated at the foot of Bulwer mountain.  It is rustic but comfortable