To fly a Hang Glider or a Paraglider you take lessons. There is no "grabbing one and go". There are plenty of good schools and instructors, to which you will find links on this web site. From these lessons you will not only learn how to begin to fly, and some theory of flight, but you will learn about where and when to go to fly. You will also meet other pilots, both beginners like yourself, and more experienced. Amongst these people, you may very well be meeting new and long lasting friends.
The Instructors listed below are all current within the HPAC database for the following criteria:-
The "Name" column below is intended for use on HG/PG school web sites as an easy way for prospective students to verify the qualifications of an instructor mentioned on that site. Webmasters should copy the appropriate link code and apply it to the instructors' names on their site.
This list is limited to the province(s) selected.
| Name & School Afiliation | Address | Contact information | HG Ratings | PG Ratings | First Aid Certificate Expiry | Membership Expiry | HG Inst Certification Expiry | PG Inst Certification Expiry | HAGAR # |
Kevin Ault
|
208-1st Ave., Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y4 |
Res: 604-847-0515 Bus: 604-824-7481 Cell: 604-316-2325 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-05-24 |
2013-06-09 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-409575 |
Andrew Berkley
|
304-1374 Grant St., Vancouver, BC V5L 2X5 |
Res: 604-761-1428 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2016-01-16 |
2013-09-16 |
|
2015-05-15 |
5802-506593 |
Jayson Biggins Vancouver Island Paragliding |
#50005 - 15-1594 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 5L8 |
Bus: (250) 514-8595 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2015-03-11 |
2014-04-29 |
|
2015-05-18 |
5802-793306 |
Alastair Collis Alpine Airsports Ltd |
41 - 5151 Nita Lake Drive, Whistler, BC V0N 1B5 |
Res: (604) 698-6423 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-11-15 |
2013-09-07 |
|
2016-05-05 |
5802-793257 |
Herminio Cordido
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Suite 709 155 !st West Street, North Vancouver, BC V7N 1J8 |
Res: 604 715 0327 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-10-31 |
2013-07-03 |
|
2014-08-30 |
5802-509120 |
Chris Delworth
recertification grace period |
Box 361, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 |
Res: 250- 837-9166 Cell: 250-814-8250 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-10-18 |
2013-07-31 |
|
2013-05-01 |
5802-506097 |
Glenn Derouin Paraglide Canada |
PO Box 1888, Vernon, BC V1T 8Z7 |
Bus: (250) 503-1962 Cell: (250) 308-9389 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2013-11-23 |
2014-03-02 |
|
2016-05-12 |
5802-787745 |
Max Fanderl
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816 Lakeview Meadows Green, Box 564, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 |
Res: 250-342-7397 Cell: 250-270-9270 |
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Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-04-22 |
2013-09-28 |
|
2016-03-23 |
5802-425045 |
Rick Heatley Vancouver Island Paragliding |
855 Finlayson Arm Rd., Victoria, BC V9B 6E5 |
Res: 250-391-9232 Cell: 250-213-1885 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-03-12 |
2013-07-07 |
|
2015-05-18 |
5802-501293 |
Brad J. Henry
|
5925 Sappers Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0H1 |
Res: (604) 819-2061 Bus: (604) 703-7051 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-07-27 |
2013-07-31 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-790144 |
| Name & School Afiliation | Address | Contact information | HG Ratings | PG Ratings | First Aid Certificate Expiry | Membership Expiry | HG Inst Certification Expiry | PG Inst Certification Expiry | HAGAR # |
Don Herres
|
5757 Dixon Dam Rd., Vernon, BC V1B 3J8 |
Res: 250-550-5304 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-04-26 |
2013-09-15 |
|
2014-05-23 |
5802-397750 |
Amir Izadi Blue Thermal Paragliding |
131 Olive St, Victoria, BC V8S 3H4 |
Res: (250) 588-2647 |
|
Master, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-06-21 |
2014-04-29 |
|
2015-05-18 |
5802-795082 |
Ian Johnston West Coast Soaring Club NOT CURRENT |
Box 94136 Stn Main, Richmond, BC V6Y 2A3 |
Res: 604-270-4120 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-05-12 |
2013-05-31 |
|
2016-05-05 |
5802-790859 |
Derek Kovacic
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PO Box 503, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 |
Res: 604-702-8124 Cell: 604-628-4687 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-08-30 |
2013-07-30 |
|
2015-08-22 |
5802-797563 |
Martina Lang Jet Set Paragliding |
PO Box 1008, Vedder Crossing PO, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3N7 |
Res: (604) 703-8124 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-10-15 |
2013-07-04 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-797096 |
Jason Leus Acrophobia Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
7007 2nd avenue box 196, Ymir, BC V0G 2K0 |
Res: 250-357-2490 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-12-19 |
2014-03-27 |
|
2015-05-18 |
5802-799004 |
David T. Llewellyn Gravity Sports |
62720 Airport rd, Hope, BC VOX 1LO |
Res: 604 200 3426 |
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 2 |
|
2014-05-03 |
2014-03-26 |
2016-04-27 |
|
5802-809895 |
Peter MacLaren
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P.O. Box 1542, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 |
Res: 250-344-5174 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2016-03-09 |
2013-06-30 |
|
2016-05-12 |
5802-786360 |
Abi Marsh
|
528 9th Av. North, Golden, BC v0a1h0 |
Res: (250)439-8310 Cell: (418)435-8498 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-05-31 |
2013-10-21 |
|
2015-04-22 |
5802-735216 |
Timmy Middlemiss
|
863 Almberg Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H2 |
Res: 403-714-5937 |
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
|
2014-05-11 |
2014-03-15 |
2014-08-01 |
2014-04-03 pending PG rating |
5802-477118 |
| Name & School Afiliation | Address | Contact information | HG Ratings | PG Ratings | First Aid Certificate Expiry | Membership Expiry | HG Inst Certification Expiry | PG Inst Certification Expiry | HAGAR # |
Mike Miller Fly By Kite Paragliding |
1048, Mount Currie, BC V0N 2K0 |
Res: 604 894 5096 Bus: 604-902-1192 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2014-12-31 |
2013-07-07 |
|
2016-05-05 |
5802-786361 |
Claudio Mota Fly Victoria Paragliding School |
202-7 Gorge Road West, Victoria, BC V9A 1L9 |
Res: (250) 598-6925 Bus: (250) 881-4554 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2013-05-25 |
2014-03-25 |
|
2014-05-23 |
5802-793309 |
Elina Mota
|
202-7 Gorge Road West, Victoria, BC V9A 1L9 |
Res: 250-598-6925 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-03-24 |
2013-06-24 |
|
2014-05-23 |
5802-500047 |
Jeff Muldoon
|
Box 1119, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 |
Res: 250-354-0319 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-04-12 |
2013-06-08 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-501782 |
Bradley J. Murphy
recertification grace period |
1315 Pratico, Revelstoke, BC V0R 2S0 |
Res: 250-814-3314 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-05-02 |
2013-08-15 |
|
2013-05-01 |
5802-797554 |
Ralph Nelson
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Box 371, Queen Charlotte City, BC V0T 1S0 |
Cell: 604 230 3925 |
Novice |
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-04-15 |
2014-03-29 |
|
2014-05-21 |
5802-263701 |
Doug Nitchie
|
1902 Deep Creek Rd., Enderby, BC V0E 1V3 |
Res: 250-308-9854 Bus: 250-546-6808 |
|
Advanced, Instructor |
2013-10-23 |
2013-07-24 |
|
2013-12-12 |
5802-503915 |
Jim Orava
|
Box 1024, Mt. Currie, BC V0N 2K0 |
Res: (604)894-5502 Bus: (604)905-8569 Cell: (604)905-8529 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2013-08-14 |
2014-04-22 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-793277 |
Corinne Orava-Stoltz West Coast Soaring Club |
Box 1024, Mt. Currie, BC V0N 2K0 |
Res: (604)894-5502 Bus: (604)905-8529 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-08-14 |
2014-04-22 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-793255 |
Gregory Penner Paraglide Canada NOT CURRENT |
1902-21st Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 7B9 |
Res: (250) 306-1325 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-05-19 |
2013-06-01 |
|
2015-05-24 |
5802-797267 |
| Name & School Afiliation | Address | Contact information | HG Ratings | PG Ratings | First Aid Certificate Expiry | Membership Expiry | HG Inst Certification Expiry | PG Inst Certification Expiry | HAGAR # |
Frederic Perreault
NOT CURRENT |
249 mabel lake road, lumby, BC V0E 2G5 |
Res: 250-351-8195 |
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Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2012-06-05 |
2013-08-07 |
|
2014-06-24 |
5802-504937 |
Alan Polster
|
Box 858, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 |
Res: 250-837-5206 Bus: 250-837-7516 Fax: 250-837-7536 Cell: 250-837-7929 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-11-11 |
2013-07-14 |
|
2015-08-22 |
5802-790199 |
Randy Rauck Freedom Flying School |
249 Mabel Lake Rd., Lumby, BC V0E 2G5 |
Res: (250) 547-6841 Bus: (250) 307-7553 |
Advanced, Instructor |
|
2015-05-14 |
2013-07-20 |
2016-03-24 |
|
PA259226 |
Alex Raymont
|
1626 Trafalgar St., Vancouver, BC V6K 3R7 |
Res: (604) 739-9345 |
Advanced |
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2014-02-01 |
2014-05-06 |
|
2016-05-05 |
5802-790866 |
Jim Reich FlyBC Airsports Paragliding |
1938 Turner St., Vancouver, BC V5L 2A1 |
Res: (604)618-5467 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2014-05-19 |
2014-05-03 |
|
2016-05-05 |
P252637 |
Edmond Rivere Paraglide Canada NOT CURRENT |
#1 3370 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3J2 |
Res: 250-868-1778 Cell: (250) 317-2335 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-03-07 |
2013-06-30 |
|
2013-05-24 |
5802-786356 |
Denis Roumiantsev
|
5837 Sprott Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 1T8 |
Res: 778-785-2226 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-08-16 |
2013-09-08 |
|
2014-08-15 |
5802502205 |
Antonina Roumiantseva
NOT CURRENT |
5837 Sprott St, Burnaby, BC V5G1T8 |
Res: (778)785-2226 Cell: (778)895-9370 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-05-12 |
2013-06-30 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-504909 |
Peter Schoedel
NOT CURRENT |
2348 Boyer Road, Nelson, BC V1L 6K6 |
Res: 250-777-1131 |
|
Advanced, Instructor |
2012-10-06 |
2012-08-15 |
|
2015-03-25 |
5802-442087 |
Hugo Tschurtschenthaler
|
720 Almberg Rd., Golden, BC V0A 1H2 |
Res: 250-344-7325 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-07-07 |
2013-07-24 |
|
2014-04-15 |
5802-471974 |
| Name & School Afiliation | Address | Contact information | HG Ratings | PG Ratings | First Aid Certificate Expiry | Membership Expiry | HG Inst Certification Expiry | PG Inst Certification Expiry | HAGAR # |
Colleen Varcoe FlyBC Airsports Paragliding |
1938 Turner St., Vancouver, BC V5L 2A1 |
Res: 604-252-9770 Cell: 604-728-5245 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 2 |
2015-07-13 |
2014-05-03 |
|
2015-08-22 |
5802-791672 |
Dion Vuk iparaglide.com NOT CURRENT |
1003-1238 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC V6B 6J3 |
Res: 604-681-4459 Cell: 604-603-4459 |
|
Advanced, Senior Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-05-13 |
2013-08-31 |
|
2013-10-09 |
5802-788731 |
Dave Wagner Air Dance Hang Gliding School NOT CURRENT |
825 Greenacres Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 6J6 |
Res: 250-579-9182 Cell: 778-257-0533 |
Advanced, Instructor |
|
2012-05-25 |
2012-07-15 |
2015-03-25 |
|
5802-787746 |
Scott Watwood
|
774 Barber Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1 |
Res: (250) 344-7256 Bus: (250) 344-3214 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2015-02-18 |
2014-05-03 |
|
2015-05-05 |
5802-376503 |
Todd Weigand
|
2695 Woodbine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2R7 |
Res: 541-475-6935 Bus: 541-325-9407 Cell: 778-883-9443 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2013-06-19 |
2013-06-30 |
|
2014-08-30 |
5802-508915 |
C.J. Wilkins
|
7-2652 Compass Court, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3P3 |
Res: 250-215-0156 Bus: 250-454-6517 |
|
Advanced, Instructor, Tandem 1 |
2016-05-10 |
2013-11-29 |
|
2016-05-12 |
5802-509293 |
Brett Yeates
|
2145 Warren Ave., Kimberley, BC V1A 1S6 |
Bus: (250)489-8581 Cell: (250)421-0670 |
|
Advanced, Instructor |
2013-06-09 |
2014-05-16 |
|
2014-04-03 |
5802-506182 |
38 current instructor(s), 47 listed.