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.

2026/27	Club	Location	contact
BHPA Courses
Date 24 - 25 October 2026	Course Club Coach Course	Club Kernow / South Devon	Contact Email: Mark Randles Tel: 07854 682 517
Date 14 - 12 November 2026	Course Club Coach Course	Club Southern HG	Contact Please contact via WhatsApp Email: Anthony James Tel: 07711 605 140
Date 05 - 06 December 2026	Course Club Coach Course	Club Suffolk HG	Contact Email: John McBride Tel: 07710 419 677
Date 16 - 17 January 2027	Course Club Coach Course	Club Devon & Somerset	Contact Email: Neil Russell Tel:
Date 27 - 28 February 2027	Course Club Coach Course	Club Dales HG & PG	Contact Email: Peter Logan Tel: 07795 426 748
Date 20 - 21 March 2027	Course Club Coach Course	Club Dunstable	Contact Email: Adam Collis Tel: 07790 590 949

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Last updated: 26 July 2026