Paragliding courses & tasters
Taster experiences, EP and CP ratings, Zero to Hero packages, tow conversion and hill conversion.
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Paragliding & Paramotoring
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Paragliding • Paramotoring • Tandem flights • SIV • Trips
Experience the joy of flight with Elevate
Practical training and flying experiences from instructors who live and breathe free flight.
Paramotoring courses
Tasters, EP and CP ratings, Paramotor Zero to Hero, powered conversion and pilot development.
Start hereAir experience tandem flights
Fly with an experienced tandem pilot and see what paragliding is really about.
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Trips, SIV & experiences
Guided flying trips, skills progression, confidence building and SIV training.
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Learn with experienced instructors who keep it practical.
Elevate is run by experienced pilots and instructors with strong backgrounds in paragliding, paramotoring, tandem flying, cross-country flying, acro, SIV training and display flying.
We train using the conditions that make sense on the day, with flying sites across Cheshire, Shropshire, North Wales and the Peak District.
20+Years of teaching
BHPAAccredited instruction
SIVAdvanced progression
XCTrips & experiences
Learning, flying and progression
Discover the thrill of learning in the air
From first ground-handling sessions to soaring flights and guided adventures, Elevate is built around helping people progress safely while enjoying the simple, brilliant feeling of being airborne.
Whether you want a one-day taster, a tandem flight, full pilot training or a proper flying trip, we will help you choose the right route in.
What can you do with Elevate?
Choose your route into the sky
Start with a taster, work through EP and CP ratings, choose a Zero to Hero route, book a tandem experience, or join us for progression and trips.
Paragliding training
Paragliding Taster Experience, Elementary Pilot, Club Pilot, Zero to Hero, Tow Conversion, Hill Conversion and Pilot Development routes.
Paragliding coursesParamotoring
Paramotor taster days, EP and CP ratings, Paramotor Zero to Hero and Power Conversion routes built around strong wing handling first.
Paramotoring coursesConversion courses
Tow Conversion, Hill Conversion and Paramotor Power Conversion courses for pilots moving between launch methods or disciplines.
Ask about conversionTandem flights
Want the experience without doing the training first? Fly with a tandem pilot and enjoy the view.
Tandem flightsFlying trips & experiences
Travel, fly, learn and progress with a group of like-minded pilots in memorable flying locations.
Trips & experiencesSIV courses
Build confidence, understand your wing and improve control through focused SIV progression with experienced coaching.
SIV and progressionWhat our learners say
Calm, clear instruction
Friendly coaching, clear explanations and a proper focus on safe progression from the first session.
A brilliant first flight
The tandem experience is a simple way to see what free flight feels like before deciding whether to train.
Progression that makes sense
From taster days to trips and SIV, the route forward is practical, confidence-building and well supported.
Ready when you are
Start with a conversation, a taster, or a tandem flight.
Tell us what you want to do and we will point you in the right direction.