Butterfly Paragliding Ltd

An established and registered school with an enviable safety record and some of the best training, weather and sites anywhere. They have a comprehensively equipped school, friendly instructors, an on site clubhouse and a fully stocked shop. They teach all levels, from complete beginner upwards.

Begin the adventure with a tandem flight from Atherfield Bay Holiday Centre, halfway along the coast road. It may change your life completely...

Tandem flights:
Soar the cliffs one on one with an instructor. Usually around twenty minutes airborne.
Same day bookings and gift vouchers, free upgrades.
Allow enough time for a full afternoon on site.
An unforgettable 'learning to fly' experience.

Intro days:
Getting to know what paragliding is all about...
Guaranteed to get you off the ground.
May include a tandem flight as well!

Student pilot course:
Solo flying, simple flight plans and basic theory.
Supervised flying with the school.
Most people take four days to complete this.

Club pilot course:
Soaring, staying up, landing back on top.
Real flying and learning takes off here...

Weather:
We are completely dependent on weather conditions for safe flying. Wind strength between 5-10 mph is usually good for flying. Check the forecast with us the day before you are due to fly. No refunds! Non-flyable days are carried forward to the next available day.

Preparations:
Wear ankle support boots and warm layers of clothing. Take food and drink to the hill with you!

Health:
A reasonable level of fitness is needed. We run, walk, carry up and sometimes tumble. If you have any issues which could affect your fitness to fly please check with your doctor and us.

Booking:
Telephone +44 01983 731611 and a non-returnable deposit of £50 will secure your booking.

Our Green Island Gold Award organic B&B is located on the cliffs at Chale in an area of outstanding naural beauty. For more information, please look at our website www.paraglide.uk.com.

**Green Island Award Gold 2007/08**

Opening Times

Opening 2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Shorwell, B3399 to Chale.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Shorwell, B3399 to Chale.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Chale.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 6
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 to Newport and change to No. 6
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 6.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.