Learn to fly
Professional paragliding and paramotoring training in Christchurch, built around safety and knowledge
Choose your path
Paragliding
Free-flight without the engine
Start from your first flights and build towards independent flying through PG1 and PG2.
Learn to understand your wing, the weather, the terrain and the decisions that make flying safer and more enjoyable.
INTRO → PG1 → PG2
Paramotoring
Powered flight
Learn to fly with a motor, either by converting from paragliding or taking the full route to a paramotor licence.
Choose the pathway that suits you, whether you’re already a paraglider or starting from the beginning.
CONVERSION × FULL COURSE
Why ParaPro
Learn to fly well.
Paragliding is about much more than getting a wing into the air. We want you to understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it and when it’s better not to.
ParaPro combines practical training with weather, terrain, decision-making and the culture of flying. The goal is not simply to get you through a syllabus, but to help you become a pilot who can make good decisions and fly responsibly with others.
SAFETY
Understand the conditions, recognise the risks and know when not to fly.
KNOWLEDGE
Learn to read weather, terrain and your equipment, not just react to them.
INDEPENDENCE
Build the skills and judgement to eventually make your own decisions within your limits.
FLYING CULTURE
Learn how to use sites responsibly, support other pilots and become part of the flying community.
More places to learn. More opportunities to fly.
ParaPro has access to flying sites beyond Christchurch, giving you more opportunities to train in different conditions and environments.
More sites · More conditions · More experience
How training works
Learn at your pace. Build your skills properly.
Paragliding is a practical skill, and learning takes time. ParaPro training is flexible, so you can work around your life while keeping enough consistency to build real skills.
Start with an Intro Day
Your first day gives you a proper introduction to paragliding. You’ll learn the basics of the equipment, ground handling and launch procedures, and aim for your first flights.
Typically 2 flights
Build your foundation
PG1 develops the skills you need to fly under instructor supervision. You’ll build confidence with the wing, learn basic flight decisions and start understanding the weather and terrain around you.
8 flights including Intro Day
Work towards independence
PG2 takes you beyond supervised beginner flying. You’ll develop your flying skills, judgement and understanding of soaring conditions while working towards your NZHGPA licence.
40 flights required for the licence
Most students benefit from training in blocks of several consecutive days, followed by additional sessions when their schedule allows.