Pricing
Straightforward pricing. No hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.
Beginner Course
all-inclusive
- Full equipment hire (wing, harness, helmet, reserve)
- Site fees at all training locations
- SAHPA registration
- Up to 3 tandem training flights
- Up to 7 supervised solo flights
- Ground school and kiting sessions
- Theory exam preparation
- Radio guidance throughout
Tandem Flight
A tandem flight with Ria as pilot — no experience needed. The fastest way to find out if paragliding is for you. Not a substitute for learning to fly yourself, but a useful first step.
- Signal Hill or suitable site
- 15–30 minute flight
- All gear supplied
Licensed Pilot Programme
cancel anytime
Online mentorship for SAHPA Basic Licence holders. Direct access to Ria for flight planning, track analysis, gear guidance, weather interpretation, and confidence development — primarily online, works anywhere in South Africa.
- Primarily online — works anywhere in SA
- Flight analysis, gear advice, weather guidance
- Sport Licence pathway support
Weather Forecasting for Paragliding Pilots
lifetime access
A comprehensive online course covering RASP analysis, MeteoBlue, SkySight, Windy, lapse rates, inversion structure, thermal prediction, and a complete pre-flight decision framework — built specifically for Cape Town and Western Cape pilots.
- 9 in-depth sections
- Cape Town site-specific content
- Self-paced on Payhip
- Lifetime access
- Suitable for all licence levels
- Immediate download after purchase
A note on pricing
The beginner course at R12,500 is all-inclusive — gear, site fees, SAHPA registration, tandem training flights, and solo supervision are all covered. Comparable beginner courses at other Cape Town schools are priced at R16,900 or more, and often exclude gear hire or SAHPA fees.
Air School Paragliding’s pricing reflects a deliberate decision to make quality, accredited aviation training accessible — not to compete on volume or cut corners on instruction time.
Ready to fly?
Your first solo flight is three sessions away. The beginner course is available year-round — gear, sites, and SAHPA registration all included.
Or call +27 78 095 8136