Speed Gliding is the latest craze, bringing high speed fun to both paraglider pilots and skydivers. Given the high risk nature of flying close to the ground Fly Above All only offers speed flying lessons to students with either skydiving experience or a Beginner (P1) paraglider rating. Our instructors have experience on many types of Speed Gliding and Speed Riding gliders in big mountain terrain and they bring that experience to the South Coast.

• Paraglider pilots who want to soar in higher winds and enjoy the snappier handling and thrills of a speed glider.
• Skydivers who want more canopy time without expensive plane rides.
• Swoopers who could do without the free-fall.
• Skydivers and paragliders who want to swoop down big mountains at high speed

Our national organization only issues two Speed Flying ratings: Intermediate (S3), Advanced (S4)

Intermediate (S3)
Mountain Descents - $1,000

Advanced (S4)
High Wind Ridge Soaring - $200

*Equipment Purchases
A new student should be well into their lessons before deciding to purchase their own equipment. The time spent on the training hill will give both the student and their instructor the opportunity to choose a wing that is best suited to the student's abilities and their intended use. It is your instructor's job to help you select your first wing. Different paragliders have different characteristics and require different skill levels. The guidance of your trusted instructor will ensure that you choose a glider that will give you many hours of safe and fun flight. For this reason we do not accept students into the program who have already purchased equipment that is not appropriate for learning. Used and demo equipment is available through Fly Above All.

If we are unable to complete a program due to an operational shutdown, we will pro-rate a refund or merchandise exchange. There are no refunds or exchanges for students who terminate programs. Programs are not transferable to another individual. A surcharge may be applied if a student has missed training for more than 6 weeks. Reservations are required and are not confirmed until a deposit has been paid. Cancelling a reservation must done 72 hours in advance, or the full fee applies. Fly Above All, Inc. reserves the right to modify, change, or delete any aspect of the training programs or fees at any time.

Reservations with a deposit required.

To reserve a lesson, call Fly Above All at 805-965-3733