British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association

BHPA Courses

The BHPA courses listed on this page are for qualified pilots. If you want to learn to fly a hang glider or paraglider, please visit our registered schools page.

Coach Courses
Please note that the club coach course fee is now £35 per participant, and £25 for a retake.

Existing coaches are reminded that the BHPA now operates a system of Coach Revalidation, and that FSC recommends that coaches re-attend a Coach Course at least every five years to ensure that nothing gets forgotten, and that they are fully up-to-date with current thinking.

2025/26	Course	Location	contact
BHPA Courses
Date 17 - 18 January 2026	Course Club Coach Course	Location Derbyshire Soaring Club	Contact Email: Guy Richardson Tel: 07966 229 963
Date 14 - 15 February 2026	Course Club Coach Course	Location tbc	Contact Tel: 0116 289 4316 Email: Stephanie Blankley
Date 28 - 29 March 2026	Course Club Coach Course	Location Sky Surfing Club	Contact Email: Dave Harvey Tel: 07799 197 345
Date 22 - 24 April 2026	Course Instructor/Senior Residential Course	Location tbc	Contact Email: Stephanie Blankley Tel: 0116 289 4316

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Last updated: 30 December 2025