Instructional leadership is provided by Glenn Derouin, owner of Paraglide Canada. Glenn is a Senior Instructor and Tandem II pilot under national standards set by The Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada. He has taught paragliding for more than 14 years and has offered instructor and tandem clinics every year for the past 12 years. His companies have trained almost every instructor and tandem pilot in British Columbia and many more across Canada. Among his initiatives... first in Canada to organize advanced maneuver clinics, which continue to be offered every year...first in Canada to organize thermal and cross country clinics...successful bidder for the British Army paragliding training contract six years running.

Whether you are new to the sport and want to see how it feels or you just want to have an exciting ride with a view like no other, the Tandem Flight is the way to go.

Ride with confidence knowing that you have a fully qualified and rated tandem/instructor pilot at the controls. After a brief talk on paragliding and flight theory, a briefing on launch and landing techniques, a qualified HPAC Tandem Pilot will take you on an incredible tandem flight from one of our many beautiful sites in the Okanagan. Bring your video or still camera for great in-flight shots!!

Cost $185.00Cdn. Group discounts for 4 or more available. Price does not include GST.

The Introductory 2 day course is the quickest and best way to experience the excitement of solo paragliding! The program starts with an introduction to the equipment and some basic theory. We then practice some beginner handling and launching skills on a gentle slope and progress to small flights, working our way up to higher flights. After this program you will know whether or not you are hooked on flying! Courses are scheduled on a regular basis with consideration given to numbers of students enrolled and prevailing weather conditions.

Price: 2 days, $490.00 + TAX

* While every attempt will be made to progress students to the point where 2 or three solo flights can be made of a 300 metre hill, please note that your fee covers instruction and equipment rentals but does not guarantee a flight. As well, please understand that solo flying depends on the judgement of your instructor as to your progress and preparedness after basic instruction. Some students will have longer learning curves than others. In rare cases, your instructor may recommend additional coaching before soloing. Paraglide Canada prides itself on its safety record. Our policy is to not launch students who we feel may need further practice, instruction and/or confidence building.

All courses include up-to-date modern equipment including reserve parachutes , transportation to launch , Radios, and instructor supervision.

The 5 Day Course includes everything that is in the Introductory Course and more. Always radio guided by certified instructors, you will fly on smaller hills until you feel comfortable enough to progress to mountain flights. There is also approximately one hour of theory per day. By the end of the five days you will have good basic, theoretical knowledge and practical skills. By the end of this course, you'll know whether or not paragliding is going to be your thing. (past experience with others, suggests it will!) We guarantee 6-10 high flights for the five day period. (Altitudes of 1000 to 1700 feet)

Price: 5 days, $1,200.00 + TAX

All courses include up-to-date modern equipment including reserve parachutes , transportation to launch , Radios, and 2 instructors for up to 10 flights.

A program for those who know they have to fly! This course is a must for safe flying on your own. Our goal is to help you become a thinking, independent pilot. The program includes all of the material in the Novice Course and takes you further, refining both your practical and theoretical knowledge. We will be flying at a variety of sites with certified instructors, perfecting your launching and landing technique, canopy control and decision making.The ultimate goal is to achieve 30 high flights. This usually takes about 12-14 flying days (they do not need to be consecutive).

We guarantee to get your practical flying skills to a level where you will be able to obtain your Novice rating or extra flights are on us. Paragliding theory book, log book and HPAC Novice test are included in this course!

Price:12-14 flying days, $2,600.00 + TAX (discount on course will be applied if equipment is purchased during the course)

All courses include up-to-date modern equipment including reserve parachutes , transportation to launch , Radios, and 2 instructors for up to 10 flights.

What to Bring to Paraglide Canada Courses:

 1) A good pair of ankle-support hiking boots
 2) Long pants and a sweat shirt
 3) Minimum of two water bottles and a bit of food.
 4) Sun screen and a hat.
 5) Patience and a willingness to learn.

(Weather plays a major role in the sport of paragliding. Wind velocity and direction are important factors which must be taken into consideration at all times. Often weather will dictate some waiting or moving to alternate training sites.)

The first day or two are moderately physical but get less so as the course progresses. Some light hiking is involved.