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Dual Training Course : 10 Days Intensive 

March 13-22, 2025 : Our Moroccan trip has great potential for experienced pilots looking to get their dual licence with a focused training session. Morocco usually presents consistent and reliable flying conditions, ideal for doing plenty of take-offs and landings, together with soaring flights and top landings. The terrain, a long ridge with flat lands reaching out to the coast a mile away is not unlike the places you may fly at home but with the benefits of laminar sea breezes and gentle thermals. 

We use several sites along the coast including the main site at the Eagle’s Nest (Nid d’Aigle) which is 20 mins from our base in Mirleft. A short distance up and down the coast are the dramatic flying sites at Aglou and Legzira. This area, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert, is totally unspoiled by tourism, unlike the North of Morocco / Marrakech.

Our course is designed to comprehensively cover the training required for a BHPA Tandem Pilot licence with our team of experienced instructors. We also have confirmation from the BHPA that an examiner will be present during the trip to examine the pilots who are ready.

Based on their current experience levels, pilots can choose between 7 / 10 days of training. For a tandem novice, we strongly recommend the 10 day training program. This should give enough time to get the required minimum number of 24 dual training flights done, prior to applying for the exam. Pilots who have sufficient tandem experience and wish to come out for a refresher and exam, can select between the 7 day format. 

There will be opportunities to solo fly on the trip of course and it’s just a great holiday in the sunshine. Partners are welcome too at a supplementary cost. We can arrange air experience tandem flights for them and other cultural activities for the day.

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Travel & Itinerary

The plan is to fly into Agadir in Morocco on 12th March and fly back out on 23rd March.

Agadir airport is served by many airlines from the UK, although we recommend the direct Easyjet flight from Bristol that the instructors will be travelling on.

We will organise airport transfers. The cost of this will be additional (if you are not on the same flights as the instructors) and split between the pilots sharing the same vehicle. One way taxi from Agadir to Mirleft is about 120 euros.

Daily transport will include lifts to and from the flying sites and any recreational trips.

Accommodation

We will be staying in a lovely villa, in the small coastal town of Mirleft.

This luxurious villa is built in the local Moorish style, with a sauna, hot-tub and its own beach entrance. There is a pool and hamam (massage) in the hotel nearby that we can use. Breakfast is included.

We typically have dinner as a group in town, hopping various restaurants to enjoy the delicious Moroccan flavours. A good value lunch is available at the launch area.

Fees & Dates

  • Mar 13-22, 2025 (10 days) : £1500

  • Includes
    - Instruction, site briefings,
       debriefings and in-flight guidance
    - Mountain transport and retrieves
    - Airport transfers (with instructors)
  • Not Included
    - BHPA exam fees
    - Accommodation
    - Equipment hire
    - Lunch / Dinner / Alcohol / Drinks
    - Any site fees
    - Cost of extra activities
  • Partners are welcome at a supplement cost

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What is covered in training ?

Designed to comprehensively cover all the training required for the BHPA Tandem Pilot licence with our experienced dual instructors, this intensive course includes all the theory and practical work you will require to become a safe and skilled tandem pilot. This includes developing your interaction with the passenger prior to and during the flight.

You will have an opportunity to carry out plenty of launches, short flights and landings, exploring a variety of techniques. The course will involve flying as the pilot and as the passenger.

When you have completed sufficient flights and reached the required standard, a mock examination will be conducted by your instructors. This involves an interview, practical flying exercises and a multi-choice written exam. The training will prepare you for an independent examination by the BHPA.

The BHPA dual examination fees are not included and need to be paid separately to BHPA.  The standard required by the BHPA is very high and there is no guarantee of a pass.

We have confirmation from the BHPA that an examiner will be present on our trip, to test pilots who are ready at the end of the course. No pressure though, you can choose to utlise the entire period to focus on training and book an exam day once you return to the UK.

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Preparation


Pilot introductions and aims

Paperwork check

Equipment discussion and check


Flight Training


Solo flying practice

Groundhandling (dual system)

Pre-flight briefings & rehearsals

Passenger position flights 

Pilot position flights


Theory & Exam


Interview discussion and practice

Mock Exam

Confirmatory Q and A session

Paperwork update

BHPA exam application

BHPA External examination conducted by a BHPA Technical officer

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This course content is structured on the assumption that the solo piloting level is ‘Expert’. Additional training days beyond the scope of this trip may be recommended by the CFI, based on individual aptitude and skill levels. Training order may vary depending on weather conditions.

If you are serious about becoming a tandem pilot, purchasing and practicing with your own gear is a definite advantage. There will be a surcharge of £300 on the trip fees if you need to use our school tandem equipment for training. Pilots will be responsible for paying any damage or repair fees caused to the equipment whilst training.

You will be required to demonstrate your solo flying skills before flying dual.

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The Sky Summits Advantage

This is an intensive tandem training tour, where the weather is more predictable and you can get a repetitive practice
to perfect your technique

We aim to provide the highest standard of training whilst ensuring that risks to your safety are kept as low as reasonably practicable

Our well established training methodology ensures
you get the best practices nailed down

Provided you have the right aptitude, our holistic and intensive training will prepare you and greatly increase your chances for clearing a very tough independent examination by the BHPA, which is in 3 phases :
- an interview
- practical flying exercises
- a multi-choice written exam

BHPA Training Pre-Requisites

Full annual BHPA membership with a Pilot rating and
in current flying practice

You must be a BHPA Pilot rated paraglider hill pilot, have logged at least 200 flying hours in the hill environment, acquired over at least 50 separate flights and have carried out at least 20 solo or tandem flights in the previous 6 months

You will need good communication skills and be able to brief your passengers clearly. The standard of piloting required is 'Expert'

You must have completed and logged a solo advanced glider control course (SIV) in the past

You must hold a valid first aid certificate that shows that you have completed a (minimum) 1 day first aid course.

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Meet Your Air Experience Instructors

Our team of highly skilled instructors have hundreds of hours of experience flying solo and tandem, and are all BHPA qualified Air Experience Instructors

Pete

Pete Gallagher

Chief Flying Instructor

Pete is a legend and the Chief Flying Instructor at Sky Summits. He is a BHPA senior instructor and has been flying paragliders for 20 years.  He had a long career in the Army before settling in to teaching paragliding in all forms. Pete is a keen cross-country pilot, tandem pilot and speed flyer. He is also a massively experienced skydiver and BASE jumper. He has done it all.

Jerry Thwaites

Jerry Thwaites

Instructor, Tandem Pilot

Jerry has had a lifelong love affair with aviation. He first learned to hang glide in 1978 before taking up paragliding in 2004. He flew helicopters and fixed wing aircraft in the military for 25 years.
He has thousands of flying hours and a broad wealth of aviation experience. Jerry has competed successfully in many paragliding competitions and is an instructor and dual pilot.

Ben

Ben Wyatt

Instructor, Tandem Pilot

Ben has been paragliding for 10 years, beginning his flying career on the stunning coastal sites at his home town in the south west of Australia. Since moving to Morocco where he now lives full time, he has started doing tandems, guiding and working as a BHPA instructor. Ben takes great pleasure in helping pilots learn and progress with their skills and knowledge so they can be better and safer pilots.

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Tandem Gear

If you are serious about becoming a tandem pilot, purchasing and practicing with your own gear is a definite advantage.

We are dealers for most brands of paragliding equipment, so do feel free to talk to us and get good advice.

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