Paragliding Training
in Cape Town
Every training pathway at Air School leads to the same outcome: a pilot who can make good decisions, read weather, and fly safely without relying on someone else’s judgement.
SACAA Declared Training Organisation · SAHPA Approved School
Training options
Choose your starting point
Every pathway leads to the same destination: a pilot who can read the weather, launch safely, and make good decisions in the air.
Beginner Course
Complete novice → first solo flight
R12,500
All gear included · 3 sessions
- No experience needed
- Gear hire, site fees, SAHPA registration
- Up to 3 tandem training flights
- Up to 7 supervised solo flights
- Ground school and kiting practice
- SAHPA Basic Licence pathway
Licensed Pilot Programme
Supervised flying for SAHPA Basic Licence holders
R250/month
Ongoing
- For pilots with SAHPA Basic Licence
- Supervised sessions at Cape Town sites
- Thermalling and XC skills development
- Weather analysis and flight debriefs
- Competition preparation available
Tandem Intro
Not sure yet? Experience it first
R2,200
With instructor · 1 flight
- Fly with an experienced instructor
- No experience needed
- Experience the sensation of paragliding
- Ask questions in the air
- Most tandem students return to train
The full progression pathway
Tandem Intro
Not sure if paragliding is for you? A tandem flight with Ria is the fastest way to find out. No experience needed.
Beginner Course
3-session course from complete novice to first solo flight. R12,500 all-inclusive. SAHPA Basic Licence pathway.
Licensed Pilot Programme
For pilots with a SAHPA Basic Licence. Structured progression toward Sport Licence and confident independent flying.
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