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Learn to fly on the beautiful Isle of Arran 'Scotland in miniature'. There are 30 + flying sites taking all wind directions, which are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Paragliding is the simplest form of aviation known to man. The paragliding 'wing' is easily carried in a rucksack. You launch on a gentle slope facing into the wind. As the paraglider comes above you, it starts lifting: a few steps and you're airborne.

We are a member of the BHPA (British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association) and are supported by the Scottish Federation of paragliding clubs: www.shpf.co.uk.

Action holidays - whatever the weather we will have fun. Alternative activities available for non flyable days. On-line equipment store.

What we do best:

Flying Fever is a British Hang gliding and Paragliding registered school. Zabdi Keen the chief instructor established flying fever on the Isle of Arran over 15 years ago - She competes in international competitions and was the leading British woman in the pre-world cup in Brazil this Spring. Our instructors are also qualified mountain guides.

We offer a value for money voucher system that allows you to exchange paragliding tuition fees for other activities, equipment or holidays abroad in the event of unflyable weather during your course. Vouchers are valid for 1 year and can be passed onto a friend.

Funday Your first steps in the air! Exhilarating! A great fun day out with friends. You will quickly progress up the hill flying higher and higher. If like many you catch the Flying Fever bug, you can count this days training towards your elementary pilot if you book within a month - £95.

Tandem Flight You fly with an instructor on a tandem paraglider. An excellent way to get a taste of flight. Ideal for the more nervous as you are totally in the hands of the instructor. Depending on the weather conditions the flight will either be a long glide down from a high hill or a soaring flight. Gift vouchers available - £95

Available packages

Elementary pilot: 5 days - We follow the British hang gliding and paragliding training syllabus that takes you step by step to the freedom of the skies. Training starts on a gentle slope; flights get higher as confidence and ability grow - £495.

Club pilot license: 6-10 days - This teaches you basics and can lead to a fully qualified european license.

Full season pass: Come over and fly as many days as you want during the one season for £1,400 - discounts available for new equipment purchased.

Other activities available

Useful info

Equipment provided?

All paragliding equipment, helmets and radios are provided during your course. We sell equipment from all the leading manufactures on our on-line shop and offer a good discount to our students purchasing a paraglider during their training.

What do I need to wear?

Hill walking clothes, long sleeved T-shirts and long trousers, hill walking boots.

What do I need to bring?

Packed lunch and sun cream.

When can I do it?

April - September on Arran.

Is there a pub nearby?

Crawling distance