YX Paragliding
YX Paragliding is the longest established paragliding centre in Shropshire & the Welsh Borders
It’s owned and run by Mick Bird- Jones and registered with the British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association and specialises in hill launch paragliding and tandem flights.
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Location and Contact Info
Location
Shropshire and Welsh Borders
Contact
Telephone: 07855491080
Email: mick@yxparagliding.co.uk
Paragliding lessons
Elementary Pilot Course (EPC) – £600
Club Pilot Course – £170 per day
Full training course from beginner to club pilot.
Pay as you go with approximately 8 days needed
Club Pilot Plus – £100 per day
YX say this is “for pilots who are qualified and have their own gear but are low on air time or haven’t been out for a while and are rusty.”
Paragliding experiences
Day Taster £185
A one day introduction to paragliding, giving you a flavour of what it’s all about.
Parachute landing falls (PLFs), introduction to the equipment, pre-flight checks, accessing the site and weather conditions.
You’ll get to try your first launches, and work up towards longer and higher flights from further up the slope.
Tandem Flights £135
Experience the thrill of a big flight off a mountain with an instructor!