Welcome to Sunsoar Paragliding - The Flying Trip Experts

We have been in the business of successfully providing World Class paragliding training for many years. We are a full time Paragliding School teaching in the North of England and overseas.          

At Sunsoar we are all passionate about flying paragliders, whether we are in the big mountains or the sand dunes we simply love flying. 

Our aim is to teach the complete beginner through to competent pilot level with the sufficient skills to keep safe and enjoy our sport to its fullest. 

Why choose Sunsoar? 

We were the first UK school to teach the BHPA syllabus abroad and have pioneered many great locations, now used by lots of UK schools.

Our locations are specifically selected for their suitability at the right time of year and for the level of course that we offer.

Don't let the weather limit your progress, we have scoured the globe to provide you with the best destinations to learn to fly paragliders and enjoy a great holiday as well.

We teach in the UK whenever the weather is good in the North of England, conveniently located for clients from the North East and North West - in Kirkby Stephen.

So how do you become qualified to fly Solo?

We teach to the BHPA (British Hang gliding and Paragliding) Syllabus, this develops your skills in a logical progression ensuring your competences stage by stage.

To fly from your local hills you need to be BHPA Club Pilot rated, we can get you there in the most efficient and cost effective way, rather than trying to get out at weekends in unpredictable UK weather, do the sensible thing and join us in the sun! 

UK Taster Day - all year round

 This is Day 1 of the Elementary Pilot course, you will take to the sky  for the first time and decide  whether Paragliding is for you. This course  takes determination and settled weather conditions.  Warning: paragliding can provide a serious amount of fun. If you want to carry on, you can book on the UK Elementary Pilot course where you can learn the basics in Cumbria. After this you can do your Club Pilot Course in the UK or overseas.

  Beginners Course - 9th - 16th June 2018- France

 If you definitely want to have a go, this is the best option - have fun in the sun - learn to fly on Europe's  largest sand dune. We will collect you from the airport and provide equipment, accommodation, and  transport. You will be trained by our UK instructors to the BHPA Elementary Pilot level, using the sea breeze. What better way to; keep fit, enjoy the sunshine, learn a new sport, and holiday in beautiful  surroundings.   

   Club Pilot Course / Coastal Soaring - Portugal

20th - 27th May 2018

  Once you have completed your Elementary Pilot Award, we take you through the new BHPA syllabus, to   enable you to become a confident Club Pilot, we include practical Top Landings (not all schools do!). We treat you as an individual, giving you the skills to fly high and stay safe in our sport. 

  Alternatively, you may be qualified but want a relaxed soaring holiday to build skills and confidence.

  Mountain Flying Course - 15th - 22nd Sept 2018 - Bassano- Italy

  At Sunsoar we can teach you how to make the most of the conditions found in Alpine locations.  This course will teach you the techniques needed to get to cloudbase, and then what to do when you get  there. You will learn your skills at a world championship venue, easy retrieves and astro take offs. We also teach you how to get down in an emergency,  and many wing control skills, such as spin recognition, collapse avoidance etc. We will be watching you  and guiding you into thermals, maximising your climbs and having epic flights. 

  Post CP soaring- 24th March - 4th April 2018, Dec 2018

-Morocco

  This is a great time of year to have some sunshine whilst the UK wraps up warm and immerse yourself in  the berber culture, oh, and have a great time learning how to soar and thermal. We have been going to Morocco since  2006, many schools have followed us for the guaranteed sunshine. Included in this trip is plenty of ground handling, soaring, and all theory. This is a trip for those with lowish airtime or fancy a recap and some Winter sunshine.  

  Thermalling and XC  CP+/ Club Pilot course - Julian Alps -  - Slovenia

 25th August til 4th September 2018

 Epic Location for Mountain Flying, thermalling up and doing some distance.  We love this area to fly, and at this time of year it should see fantastic conditions.   

You don't need years of flying experience for this one, but some hours in active conditions would be preferable as the area is thermic and has such huge XC potential.

This trip is a must for any club pilot wishing to blow their minds!

Plus new for 2018 - Club Pilot course - there are some wonderful sites for CP tasks to be completed in a safe environment.

  Thermalling and XC -Trip of a lifetime - 17th Nov - 1st Dec 2018 - Nepal - Pokhara

On most pilot's wish list - in the top 5 destinations to go cross country has to be Nepal, we fly in the foothills of the Himalayan range.  

If you have some airtime post CP and wish to blow your mind - this one is a trip of a lifetime...