Welcome to Air School Paragliding, Cape Town\u2019s premier destination for exhilarating and personalized paragliding courses. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced flyer, our paragliding school offers a pathway to master the skies with a focus on safety, professionalism, and individual instruction. Our courses allow you to soar over Cape Town\u2019s breathtaking landscapes, from Table Mountain to the scenic routes beyond, making every flight a memorable adventure.<\/p>\n
What Sets Us Apart<\/p>\n
At Air School Paragliding, we provide an unparalleled learning experience. While many schools start with large groups, we begin with personalized one-on-one training, ensuring every student is confident before joining group sessions. Our flexible curriculum is designed for you to progress at your own pace, with the ultimate goal of earning your solo paragliding license.<\/p>\n
Our school is uniquely positioned in the heart of Cape Town and offers flights at some of the most famous flying sites like Signal Hill, Sir Lowry\u2019s Pass, and Hermanus. Flying in Cape Town\u2019s dynamic weather conditions helps students build real-world flying skills, preparing them for challenging conditions they may encounter elsewhere. We also specialize in weather forecasting, ensuring that every flight is as safe as possible, with transport provided from the city center to flying sites.<\/p>\n
Why Air School?<\/p>\n
The only school in Cape Town offering all-year student training courses.
\nOur structured tandem program lets students fly with an instructor before going solo, making us one of the few schools worldwide to offer this experience.
\nDaily weather forecasts, used by local pilots, are available for our students, allowing them to stay informed and safe during their training.
\nMeet Our Founder \u2013 Ria Moothilal<\/p>\n
Air School Paragliding was founded by Ria Moothilal, an experienced instructor with over a decade of paragliding expertise, as well as 1000+ skydives and hundreds of base jumps. His background in data science and analysis has shaped his precise and methodical approach to paragliding education, making Air School a leader in weather forecasting for paragliders. Ria\u2019s passion for flight, his dedication to his students, and his active participation in local and international competitions set him apart as one of the most trusted instructors in South Africa.<\/p>\n
Courses We Offer<\/p>\n
Our Beginner’s Paragliding Course covers the essentials of take-off, landing, and flight control, offering personalized instruction and ground training before transitioning students to solo flights. We also offer supervised student training through to solo licenses, advanced weather forecasting courses, and customized private lessons for those seeking more personalized instruction. For licensed pilots, we offer advanced mentorship and skill-building programs.<\/p>\n
Safety and Long-Term Growth<\/p>\n
Safety is at the heart of our teaching philosophy. By focusing on risk management and careful skill development, our students gain the knowledge and confidence to enjoy flying safely. We believe in growing the paragliding community in South Africa by nurturing capable and confident pilots.<\/p>\n
Join us at Air School Paragliding and discover the thrill of paragliding courses in Cape Town. Our expert instructors and personalized teaching methods will guide you every step of the way on your journey into the skies.<\/p>\n","url":"https:\/\/airschool.co.za\/","url_text":"airschool.co.za","main_services":"Beginner Paragliding Courses, Licensed Paragliding Pilot Mentoring, Tandem Paragliding Flights, Foreign Paragliding Pilot Guiding","image_1":"https:\/\/diib.com\/featuredmembers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Logo-Air-School-Paragliding.jpg","client_review":"","why_we":"","history":"","image_2":false,"image_3":false},"yoast_head":"\n