Paragliding Training in Spain: Near Madrid

Paragliding Training in Madrid, Spain

Learn to paraglide with professional instructors in Madrid and take your first steps toward becoming a certified pilot.

Choose from five specialized courses designed for all experience levels, from beginner lessons to advanced pilot training. Book your course today and take flight!

Specifics:
• Initiation Course – $950 USD
• Full Course – $2,070 USD
• Progression Course – $810 USD
• Paramotor / Paratrike Adaptation Course – $450 USD
• SIV Course – $685 USD
•The price you see is the total price—no hidden fees, no extra taxes.
Total Duration: Varies by course (see course details on the website)
• Location: The Bear and the Strawberry Tree Statue (El Oso y el Madroño), Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain (see the Meetup Location tab below)
• Cancellation / Refund Policy: Fully refundable if canceled due to inclement weather conditions (see the Cancellation Policy below for further details).
• Availability: Year-round. Click 'Book Now' below to see available dates and times in the calendar.
What you'll experience: This activity typically takes place near La Muela, and Puerta del Sol, well-known spots in the area. Exact locations may vary based on weather and availability.

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Training Courses:

Initiation Course (950 USD):

With this course you will acquire enough knowledge to start developing in the world of paragliding on your own. The main objectives are that you learn to take off and land safely, that you know how to make a precise and safe approach to landing and perform rapid descent techniques. The summer months are the least recommended time to start this course. The aerological conditions are more violent and the hours that can be used by the student are restricted to the first and last hours of the day, when the atmosphere is calmer, which leaves us an optimal period for its completion from September to June. Passing this course you will be prepared to pass the pilot exam of the Madrid Air Federation (FAM).

Outline:

3 days of paragliding control on land.
5 guided flights with 2 monitors.
5 guided flights with 1 monitor.
1 educational tandem flight.
8 hours of theoretical classes in the classroom.
8 hours of theoretical classes in the field.
Complete paragliding equipment.
Transportation from the school to the flight areas (optional).
RC and accident insurance.
Duration from 10 days to 6 months.
Course completion diploma.

Full Course (2,070 USD):

Our complete paragliding course will make you a master the flight techniques necessary to fly high and safe in a short time. You will learn to function with ease in all the flight areas around Madrid under the supervision of our monitors. Staying in flight for long periods of time, exploring “dynamic flight” techniques, and gaining altitude learning to “spin thermals” are a fundamental part of your training. It is advisable to start this course during the first months of the year, in order to reach the spring and summer with some experience in flight and thus begin the most demanding part of the training.

Outline:

Unlimited days of paragliding control on the ground.
5 guided flights with 2 monitors.
10 guided flights with 1 monitor.
15 “follow me” guided flights, following the monitor.
2 didactic flights in tandem paragliding.
8 hours of theoretical classes in the classroom.
16 hours of theoretical classes in the field.
Complete paragliding equipment.
Books "Paragliding Initiation" and "Thermal Flight".
Transportation from the school to the flight areas (optional).
RC and accident insurance.
Duration from 1 to 9 months.
Course completion diploma.

Progression Course (810 USD):

The progression course completes the pilot training after the induction course. The objective is for the student to learn to function in “thermal flight” and “dynamic” environments, thus being able to spend long periods of time in the air and learn to gain altitude while knowing the characteristics of the flight zones around Madrid. This course will only be available during the months of March to September, thus we guarantee the weather conditions necessary to meet the objectives set out in the program.

Outline:

Unlimited days of paragliding control on the ground.
5 guided flights from the ground.
10 “follow me” guided flights.
1 educational tandem flight.
Book "Thermal Flight".
8 hours of theoretical classes in the field.
Transportation from the school to the flight areas.
RC and accident insurance.
Duration from 1 to 6 months.
Course completion diploma.

Paramotor / Paratrike Adaptation Course (450 USD):

If you already have knowledge and a certain domain of paragliding and want to put a motor to your wings, here we can also teach you to fly by paramotor or paratrike. Our philosophy is that before flying in a paramotor you must control the glider well, in this way, your progression will be much more complete and safe. This course will be available during the months of October to February, which is when the atmosphere is calmer and it is easier to start paramotoring.

Outline:

10 guided flights with monitor.
Book of the publishing house Profiles “Paramotor”.
4 hours of theoretical classes in the field.
RC and accident insurance.
Course completion diploma.
Duration from 3 to 5 days.

SIV Course (685 USD):

Our active and incident piloting course, also called the SIV course ( Simulation of Incidents in Flight ) is a training of vital importance focused on pilots of all levels concerned with improving their piloting and safety in flight. You will learn to recognize and act on the different incidents that may occur and you will experience different rapid descent techniques. This course adapts to a driving level and needs.

Outline:

6 flights from 600 to 800 meters above the water.
Guided maneuvers by radio on each flight .
Rescue boat for emergencies .
Self-inflating life jacket.
Briefing before and after each flight.
Review of the emergency parachute installation.
Parachute drop on the last flight ( optional ).
HD recording of all flights of the course.
Transportation from Madrid to the area chosen for weather forecast or convenience ( Bornos, Panticosa or Annecy ).
Accommodation for 2 nights in the flight area.
Duration from 2 to 4 days.
Course completion diploma.

THINGS TO KNOW:

What to wear:

Dress according to the weather, but be sure to wear pants and form fitting shoes.

Videos:

Sometimes used for educational purposes

Duration:

Varies Depending ont he Course

Where to meet:

The main meetup location of our office is shown below. Many times we will be able to take you to and from the location for training, but if not, several other possible training locations are shown below.

Language:

English, Spanish

Weight Limit:

20kg - 105kg
There are no age restrictions

Directions / Meetup Point

Primary Meetup Point

The Bear and the Strawberry Tree Statue (El Oso y el Madroño), Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Alternate Meetup Points

These meetup points will be used depending on the weather forecast for the day. Prepare to meet at the above location and we will ride together to the paragliding site, unless we notify you otherwise.

Cebreros, 05260, Ávila

Cebreros - Avila:

When: We will notify you 1-2 days before the scheduled flight via email or phone if there are any changes to the meetup location.
Address: Cebreros, 05260, Ávila
Type of Flight: High Mountain Flight