APEX is a full-time paragliding training school, based on the South Downs near Brighton, around an hour's drive from London.
The Sussex area is one of the most friendly environments for learning the exciting sport of paragliding - our sites range from the gentle grassy training slopes through to the 700-foot escarpments which allow spectacular height gains of thousands of feet to trained soaring pilots.
At Apex, we have 20 years experience at defying gravity, starting in the early days of this fantastic sport. Training in the UK is controlled by the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, who also issue the ratings you will gain as you progress. All Apex instructors are, needless to say, fully qualified BHPA Instructors or Senior Instructors. Gary Cook, the Chief Flying Instructor of Apex Paragliding has been working in the sport for 20 years, and has worked on a number of BHPA Training, Safety and Examining Committees.
In addition to teaching, we supply all the equipment you will need to become a safe, qualified paraglider pilot; we are agents for all major brands. Our online shop also stocks a range of books and DVDs about paragliding.
New for the 2008 season, we are able to offer training on our specialised Koch winch on selected weekends.

Paragliding Tuition in Brighton

Paragliding is the ultimate easy footlaunch aviation! With a paraglider in the boot of your car, you can arrive at a hillside flying site, unfold your lightweight flying machine from its rucksack, and after a few minutes of preparation be ready to join the birds, flying and soaring above beautiful countryside... no hassle, no noise, no distractions... just you and the elements ... This is paragliding! You are in control of your own aircraft - using the air currents to glide around in the freedom of the sky ... what a marvellous sport! Our beautiful South Downs location offers a perfect environment for safe, progressive learning... The South Downs is one of the friendliest paragliding environments in the UK - our rounded, grassy hills and beautiful countryside lend themselves to this most dynamic sport

How Much Will Paragliding Cost?

A voucher for a tandem trial flight costs just £110 - a perfect gift idea and an excellent way to get a paragliding experience if you're unsure of what to expect. A single day's lesson is £150 (this is the first day of a BHPA qualification) - or you can buy a two-day taser for £275; a complete beginner course to Elementary Pilot Rating covers the basics of paragliding and will get you up and flying solo in around 5 days for £550 plus membership of the BHPA. Click here for more details of what to expect on our Taster Days, Courses and Tandem Flights, or click here to book now!
To get fully qualified and buy your own equipment will cost in the region of £3,000, including the further training to Club Pilot level which enables you to fly without supervision. Apex offers many routes to full qualification - Click here or call us to discuss the various options!