Courses
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Trial Tandem Flight
$240
Experience and learn about paragliding by taking a trial flight with one of our experienced instructors.
Intro Course
$350
Nelson Bays Paragliding's Introduction Course is designed to give beginners a hands-on experience with the basics of paragliding. In this course, you will learn essential skills such as ground practicing wing control, take-off, steering, and landing a paraglider.
After completing your ground training, you'll advance to one of the following:
- One or two solo flights on a training hill.
- A Tandem Trial Flight to experience the sensation of flying.
The Introduction Course is typically completed within 1 day however a second day may be required, depending on weather conditions.
If you choose to continue your training and enroll in the PG1 Course after completing the Introduction Course, the cost will be $500, reduced from the usual $800. Additionally, any flights completed during the Introduction Course will count toward your PG1 qualification.
ShopPG1 Course
$800, discounted to $500 if you have completed the Intro course
The student PG1 course is your first step towards obtaining a full pilot’s licence. The course takes 2-7 flying days to complete and consists of a minimum of six flights.
Instructors will guide you on both take off and landing. By the end of the course you can expect to be proficient in inflating the paraglider wing, basic launching, smooth flight turns, and landing safely on your feet. The course also includes theory covering basic aerodynamics, suitable flying conditions, and essential information about equipment. The PG1 licence is issued by delegated authority to the NZHGPA (National Association) from CAA (Civil Aviation Authority.) Students must have a student or full membership during training and can join at nzhgpa.org.nz.
PG2 Course
Follows your completion of the PG1 course and enables you to fly unsupervised
Speedflying
Speedflying uses small, high-performance wings to descend at speed down mountains or soar in stronger winds. We do not teach speedflying however our PG2 course is the best start to getting your speedflying licence. We will coordinate with expert speedflying instructor Jamie Lee on a pathway for you.
Before you can complete a speedflying licence, a PG2 licence plus an additional 40 flights is required.
Why Nelson Bays Paragliding?
Comprehensive training, experience, a focus on safety and a great learning environment. Learn more about the instructors here