Active Edge is a paragliding and hand gliding school based in the Yorkshire Dales.  It is owned by Dean Crosby, who has been the captain of the British Hand Gliding and British Paragliding Teams.  They have taught hundreds of people to fly from 70+-year-old recreational pilots to the 2005 British Hang Gliding Champion.

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Paragliding lessons

Elementary Pilot Course (EPC): £695

Club Pilot Course (CPC): £895

Active edge say that their practices follow the BHPA syllabus and that they teach small groups of 2-6 students, with flexible courses allowing students to progress at their own pace.

Paragliding experiences

Active Edge’s Funday   £220

Described by Active Edge as

“A chance to try out paragliding, experience free flight as a solo pilot in the safest possible environment, under the instruction of Chief Flying Instructor Dean Crosby.

You will be introduced to the sport and equipment and will then be taught the techniques for launching basic canopy control and low-level flight. By the end of your Funday, you will be able to launch from a slope, fly, turn, and land the glider under radio instruction. Your first time flying solo is an experience you’ll never forget!”