Mark,

First (air)port of call:-

www.bhpa.org.uk

You'll get a list of schools for your training. To fly on your own (well
maybe always with a companion) you require to have the Club Pilot (CP)
qualification which normally takes 8-10 FLYABLE days.

New kit in the UK:-
wing (DVH 1-2 for new pilots) £1450-£2400 ish
harness £300-£400 ish
helmet £99
reserve parachute £350 ish

Then like anything else in life you can start getting add-ons like vario
£200 upwards, radios £100 upwards, etc.

Secong hand kit, a few of my friends fully kitted from about £700 but watch
you aren't buying a performance wing (DHV2-3) as they tend to be really
cheap second-hand. Best talk with your school over kit anyway.

Enjoy :-)

Cheers,

John

PS Flying In Scotland, www.flyingfever.net

Got to have a plug somewhere.

----- Original Message -----
From: "mark.mathers" <mark.mathers@ntlworld.com>
Newsgroups: rec.aviation.hang-gliding
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 12:22 AM
Subject: how long??


> I wish to take up paragliding, how many hours training will it take to be
> able to fly on my own?
> How much is a new and used outfit in uk pounds?
> Thanks Mark
>

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