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Paraglider training on the Isle of Man.
Learn to fly a paraglider on the beautiful Isle of Man. Your instructor, Noel Humphreys, one of the most experienced paragliding instructors in the UK will take you from your fledgling hops to soaring flight in our uncluttered sky. Contact him now to realise your dream of flying like an eagle.
History
Established in 2015.
Supported by the Manx Government Small Business Start Up Scheme.
Meet the Business Owner Noel Humphreys
Always loved flying. From making model aircraft as a young boy and watching the occasional model fly away and wishing he was aboard, to flying anything he could get his hand on! Started Hang Gliding in 1982 and became an instructor in 1985. 1988 he took to paragliding and shortly after became one of the first paragliding instructors in the UK and opened a paragliding school in North Wales. In 2005 moved to the Isle of Man to help care for an elderly relative and took roots. A keen pilot and competition winner who has flown with the British team at World Championship level. Senior Instructor, CFI at Manx Paragliding School and Senior Coach for the Manx Paragliding and Hang Gliding Club.
Testimonials
In a word.... Fantastic!
My flying skills have really improved since using Manx Paragliding Schools advice. The only reason I could not give them a 5 star is that I trained elsewhere 3 years ago and this was before they established the business. Give them a try you won't be disapointed.
5 star rating
I first met Noel when I joined the Manx Paragliding Club in 2010. Noel has always been very approachable and happy to help when I needed insights into improving my flying - always a work in progress!
In the spring of 2014 by popular demand Noel stated running coaching for Club Pilots looking to progress and take their Pilot rating exam. I joined the group and under Noel's expert guidance sat and passed my Pilot exam in June 2014. Noel's coaching was immensely useful and helped me gain the in depth understanding that I really needed to thoroughly understand the training material.
I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending Noel Humphreys and the Manx Paragliding School.
I have flown in some amazing places .
First met Noel on a hillside in North Wales in Aug 1990, he taught me to fly paragliders which genuinely changed my life. I have flown in some amazing places around the world, thanks to Noel's teaching skills. I am currently preparing for the Red Bull X-Alps, which is one of the biggest paragliding events in the world, enough said! I've kept in touch with Noel, as he's a thoroughly decent chap.
Noel is an asset to the Isle of Man paragliding fraternity.
Cool headed, patient and very knowledgeable, Noel is an asset to the Isle of Man paragliding fraternity. Thanks for helping me through my pilot exam recently Noel.
By far the best experience !!!
By far the best experience !!! Unforgettable landscape and the feeling of flying down the wind ... . A dream ... I have no words to describe it ... even in Spanish !! I just know I want to do it again soon !!! Thanks Noel for inviting me to dance in the air.
Trinidad from Argentina.
Paragliding is the most incredible thing I've ever done!
Paragliding is the most incredible thing I've ever done! I wish I could accurately describe what it feels like. There is the sensation of excitement and exhilaration as your feet leave the ground and your body is lifted up into the air. You sit back into the comfortable seat of your harness and glide along, feeling the wind against your face, watching the ground and landscape pass beneath you, marvelling at the amazing view and the fact that you are flying, changing direction, and controlling your path. Noel gave me my first paragliding experience when he took me on a tandem flight over Beinn-y- Phott on the Isle of Man. I had no knowledge about paragliding and throughout the flight Noel explained what was happening with the air and the glider as we were changing altitude and directions. I thought it was amazing! If you are in two minds about whether or not to try this, I'd say DO IT! ......... Thank you Noel for your enthusiasm and support!
Watch out it could be a life changing experience...
Noel taught Rachael and I to fly a long time ago in a land far away (Wales) and since then we've given up the 9 to 5 and now run a paragliding holiday business in France! All thanks to the inspiration of Noel and paragliding. So watch out it could be a life changing experience to learn with Noel.
It was fun.
Paragliding is the ultimate outdoor sport. We use an environment, air, that we can't see. While training, Noels calm, patient approach enabled me to learn, discover and advance at my own pace. It was fun. He helped me to develop a feeling for conditions, work with the paraglider and fly safely. I first flew with Noel in 1995 and 20 yrs on I still feel very privileged to be part of the world of paragliding and to count the sky as my favourite playground.
Noel inspired me!
All I wanted was to fly off a big mountain and land at the bottom. Noel showed me that there was so much more to this fantastic sport and transformed me into a life-long pilot. When I emerged from training with my licence and started to meet new pilots from other schools I realised just how thorough my training had been. Most important of all though - Noel inspired me!
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