About UKPPG Training School:
Come and Learn to Fly Paramotors (Powered Paragliding) at UKPPG, set in the Beautiful Fenland Countryside. The UKPPG Training School operates on their privately owned 9-Acre PPG Dedicated Aerodrome (Fully CAA registered for PPG Training and Flying) where you will experience flying in open safe Class "G" airspace and be able to experience beautiful sun rises and sunsets that go right down to the horizon.
Running Since 2007, UKPPG Training School is the UK’s Only 100% dedicated PPG, CAA Registered Aerodrome with Full Planning Permission for PPG Training and Flying. Set in the Flat, Unobstructed Open Fenland Countryside, UKPPG Training School offers a Safe and Friendly Environment for PPG Training in both Foot Launch and Trike Training, Flying and Cross Country Flights. UKPPG also offer Paragliding to Powered Paragliding Conversion Courses, Foot Launch to Trike Conversion Courses and Advanced Ground Handling Skills Courses for those that could do with polishing up there Ground Handling skills on the floor.
The March Aerodrome is a 100% Dedicated PPG Training and Flying School without the worry of other Hazards from other Aircaft Operating from the Same Location like other Training Schools that operate from a shared Aerodrome with much faster Microlights and GA Aircraft activity all around.
So Why Choose UKPPG ?
UKPPG are the Only Full Time BHPA Dedicated Powered Paragling Training School in the UK, that offers you BHPA PPG Training 7 Days a Week from 8.30am to Half an Hour Past Sunset. UKPPG is totally passionate about the safety of their Students / Pilots and this Fantastic sport. Nigel Davies the UKPPG Senior Flying Instructor has been flying Paramotors for 17 years and started instructing full time as a PPG Instructor in 2009. We have a 100% Safety Record and we Train Students on a 1-2-1 basis, not in-group bookings with 5 to 10 other students. Why because everyone has different learning abilities and speeds of learning. We also believe that you cannot learn enough to become a competent pilot in 5-7 Days of training like a lot of Schools offer and this is why UKPPG has a One Off Training Fee that offers you Uncapped Training to fit in with your lifestyle. This ensures that you learn at your own pace and it allows you time to master all aspects of the training syllabus prior to your 1st enjoyable flight. After an additional 25-35 flights you should be a Fully Signed off Competent and Knowledgable UKPPG PPG Pilot with a Full Pilot Rating, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to venture off and fly on your own Safely and Confidently or alternatively continue to be a Paid Up Member of the UKPPG Airfield and use this as your local base for your future flying ventures.
UKPPG supply all of the Latest Equipment Required (Excluding Boots) for the whole of your PPG Training and Flying right through to being Signed off as a Qualified APPI PPG Pilot meaning as a Student you Don’t have to purchase any equipment upfront unlike other Training Schools.
UKPPG Manufacture Custom Made, True Scale, 12m Paragliders with PPG Risers and Trimmers allowing students, more Opportunity to Safely Train on More Days of the year unlike other Schools that train on Full Size Paragliders which Limits Safe Training Days to Calmer Low Wind Conditions.
UKPPG have the Only Fully Simulated PPG Flight Simulator in the UK which teaches you the Paramotor / Engine part of your Training Syllabus Including: Throttle Control, Entry and Exit of Harness, Torque Effects, Weight Shifting, In-Flight Riser Positions, Speed Bar, Trimmer Settings and Take-off and Landing Practise. We also offer a professional Harness Set-Up Service for all levels of pilot on the Simulator.
UKPPG are also the Largest Importers and Suppliers of PPG Equipment in the UK. We Offer totally unbiased advice on the complete range of Paramotors, Paragliders and All Accessories that you will require when you are ready to purchase your own equipment and we offer student great package deals (ukppgwebstore.com).
UKPPG School Services:
UKPPG is a Family Friendly Flying School which is Open 365 Days of the Year (Subject to Weather) & Includes:
- 9 Acre PPG Dedicated and Controlled Airfield for your Safety
- A Friendly Heated Clubroom with Self Service Cooking and Drink Facilities
- Heated Training Room
- Mains Water
- Men’s, Ladies and Disabled Toilets
- Changing Rooms
- BBQ Area
- Indoor and Outdoor Seating and Picnic Area
- Adult and Child Safe Area
- On-Site Parking
- Members Lockers
- Equipment Storage
- Regular Flying Events and On-Site Camping
- Accommodation Available On-Site or Hotels & B&B's Available within 1 mile from the Aerodrome
School Open Times: January to December
For More Information or to Arrange a Course Booking or a Taster Day Give Nigel or Nikki Davies at UKPPG Training School a Call on: 07914 736824 or 07917 827178
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