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We’re big believers in putting the time in to understand the theory. Our online courses help you learn a lot in a really short time. We also offer 1-on-1 coaching sessions on a tandem and 4-month programs for low airtime pilots.

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Online self-study courses

Interactive online courses to help you learn the theory and techniques that will make all the difference to your practical flying

1-on-1 Tandem Training

Do you need help with your thermal skills? Or perhaps you want to know what it’s like to fly big xc? Join us for 1-on-1 coaching that will give you the edge up in becoming a better pilot faster

Licesed Pilot Programs

Check out New Pilot and Intermediate Pilot Programs. Both perfect low airtime pilots wanting fly more and progressively build skills after achieving their basic license

Paragliding Instructor Cape Town

Ria Moothilal

Your Instructor

Ria is a Grade B & C Paragliding Instructor. He has close to 20 years of experience in air sports including skydiving, base jumping and paragliding. He’s a former data scientist, has a BSc in Engineering, cycled across Africa and founder of Air School Paragliding

Starting with a fear of heights Ria is living proof that anyone can learn how to paraglide. He’s passionate about xc (using a paraglider to fly to different places), hike ‘n fly, and teaching others the accelerated path to becoming a competent paragliding pilot. On his “off” days he can be found hiking and flying off some of the less flown paragliding sites around Table Mountain National Park

Highlights

Something for every licensed pilot

Theory

Our online courses will take you through weather forecasting, thermal flying, xc flying and more. Learn to think like an experienced pilot. Incorporate threat and error management (TEM) in your everyday flying decisions.

Safety Meetings

We host bi-monthly safety meetings where we openly discuss incidents & accidents. We’re grateful for the outside guest pilots who join us to share their experiences so that our junior pilots can learn first hand from their accounts

Dedicated training days

The 3rd Saturday of every month is reserved for pilots on our licensed pilot programs. This ensures that they get full attention and that sites are chosen to optimally increase their skills and knowledge

Social

When you join one of our programs you will become part of the greater school community. Make new friends and enjoy the learning process together

Hike 'n Fly

We’re the only school in Cape Town that offers regular hike ‘n fly opportunities to our pilots. We’re quite thrilled that we’re building a new generation of pilots who relish being outdoors and taking on new adventures.

Tandem Training

Tandems aren’t just for joy rides. They’re great teaching tools. Join us on a tandem flight for thermal or xc coaching. Your pilot will talk you through all of the decision-making so you can learn first-hand what to do in these scenarios

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

Prices vary. Please see the individual product pages in our shop

No, transport and retrieve costs are for the student. We will advise beforehand on the options. Our typical retrieve rates for sites like Du Toits is R50pp and R80pp for sites like Franschhoek. Students are also welcome to provide transport at their own cost

Online courses are done at your leisure. Take as long as you want

We operate 7 days a week from 8 am to 6 pm.

There’s no passing or failing on these courses.

Can I get help to pay?

Keep a lookout for our soon to be released credit options

We accept cancellations up to 24 hours in advance. Simply inform of us of your unavailability and we will reschedule to a time that better suits you

If the weather is not conducive for training we will reschedule to another day at no cost to you

Cancellations and refunds are accepted up to 24 hours before your scheduled training time.

The bulk of our training takes place at sites around Cape Town including sites such as Sea Point, Camps Bay, Muizenberg and Blouberg. We might also make use of sites in Paarl, Franschhoek, Langebaan, Sir Lowry’s Pass and Hermanus. Our decisions are based on the weather forecast.

Testimonials

Here’s what our happy pilots had to say about our services:

Air School Paragliding
Air School Paragliding
5.0
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10:30 19 Apr 22
All around great experience. Would highly recommend for anyone who is visiting Cape Town. Thanks Ria!
Anna-Mart Van Der Merwe
Anna-Mart Van Der Merwe
05:06 02 Nov 21
It was an amazing experience with RiaHe talked walked and flew everything through giving me the safety net I needed to... enjoy my paragliding trip.They come highly recommended by me.Thx so much Ria I enjoyed this so much and now I can tick tis experience on my bucket list.Safe travels in the sky for you!read more
Thys De Wet
Thys De Wet
19:54 14 Jun 21
Ria's patience and dedication with each student ensures that Air School Paragliding graduates has a thourough... understanding of the theory and practical elements involved in the sport of paragliding. The result is pilots who are safe and able to make good decisions on their own whilts having fun all the way. His pation for the sport is contagious and I would highly recommend Air School Paragliding.read more
Stephen Vogts
Stephen Vogts
19:12 14 Jun 21
Air School offers a great service to the paragliding community. With the basic license course giving you a good... foundation from the first ground handling lessons to first flights and aggregating to achieving the license requirements. Then there's the longer term post license progression programs which are hugely beneficial for low airtime pilots to maintain a steep learning curve into the sport. With constant mentoring on all aspects of paragliding and a good introduction to so many great sites, there's a lot of awesome flying to be done. Not to mention all the peers and welcoming community to share your experiences with!read more
Tom Watkeys
Tom Watkeys
15:12 14 Jun 21
Ria is such a helpful guy, always willing to share knowledge and have a laugh in the lighter moments
Kevin Mattison
Kevin Mattison
15:06 14 Jun 21
Ria provided excellent, safe and personalised flight tuition. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.
Jan Daniel Labuschagne
Jan Daniel Labuschagne
14:40 14 Jun 21
The experience of learning to fly with Air School Paragliding was professional and fun. You can expect a high level of... engagement from Ria and the team. You can be sure that the school will teach you to become a proficient pilot. The attention to detail and commitment from the team was astounding, and I can highly recommend the school.read more
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