Paramotoring
courses cyprus

Once the student has successfully completed the Elementary Pilot stage (see above) then they will begin their paramotor training at the Skyschool Flying Area. This is located about 15 minutes west of Pissouri, near the Cypriot village of Paramali. The area is a large field about 500m inland from a deserted beach.
The student will then spend the next week, give or take a few days, being taught the principles of Paramotoring, as according to the BHPA/BMAA syllabus. The training will include a series of lectures, including Meteorology, Air Law, Navigation, Engine Maintenance and a few more. The flights will begin will the ‘First Solo Flight’ and its relevant procedures and training. All following flights will continue to be supervised by an instructor and at first, will involve the use of radios.
Throughout the week the student’s skills and knowledge of paramotoring will improve as they progress through the training syllabus. At the end of this week the student will sit another exam. Having passed this exam they will have successfully completed their training with Skyschool Cyprus. They will then be referred to a BHPA/BMAA training school in the UK in order to consolidate their qualification.

• 2 weeks long
• The course begins with teaching the student how to paraglide by following the BHPA Elementary Pilot training syllabus.
• The course continues by teaching the student how to paramotor by following the BHPA/BMAA training syllabus.
• Price includes all equipment hire, fuel, log books, instruction and a FREE consolidation day at a BHPA/BMAA school in the UK.

Cyprus is the ideal place to enjoy a paramotoring holiday and because of this Extreme Sports Cafe offers qualified or experienced Paramotorists the chance to rent our equipment.

For those interested in this please contact us.

Cyprus is a warm and sunny Mediterranean island offering tourists the chance to relax in the sun, swim in the sea and a whole lot more. Generally the weather in Cyprus is ideal for paramotoring from May to October. As with every country, Cyprus can never be guaranteed to provide perfect flying weather all of the time. Due to the thermal activity and coastal winds which generate during the day we are lucky to fly in the afternoons. Therefore in order to get the most flying time out of the day, training starts early in the morning, followed by flight theory in the afternoon. However other flying areas are available further in land. It must be noted that Extreme Sports Cafe will give no refunds if the weather conditions make it impossible for a customer to complete the course. However in this unlikely event, customers will have the opportunity to return free of equipment and course charges until completion.

In order to avoid disappointment we advise customers to book at least 8 weeks in advance. This does not mean we can not take late bookings, however in our experience rushed decisions can cause unnecessary problems. Before committing to any dates please contact us in order to check availability. Alternatively, when booking online you can give two other possible dates when you could attend the course. This potential problem will be avoided if you book at least 8 weeks in advance.

When you make the decision to book a course, a course deposit must be paid in order to secure your place. Having secured your place the remaining balance must then be paid at least 4 weeks in advance of the course. However if customers book and pay the full amount at least 8 weeks in advance they will have £50 discounted from the overall cost.

Due to certain countries travel regulations we are unable to make Flight arrangements on your behalf. However the following gives you all the information you need in order to book suitable flights.

Destination: Paphos (20 mins away) or Larnaca (1hr away)

Origination: Nearly all main UK / major European airports operate flights to either destination; however dates vary throughout the season.

Airline: At lest eight different airlines fly to these destinations.

Price: Prices vary from £150 to £250 throughout the season. The earlier you book the cheaper the flights.

Airport Transfers: Plenty of taxis are available at all times at the airport. For contact details for all taxi companies please check with us.

The flight training area is 10 minutes away from the village of Pissouri. This town has accommodation ranging from 5 star hotels and family villas to simple affordable self catering apartments. Pissouri is a traditional Cypriot village high up on a hill overlooking the sea. Below the old village, in the bay, is the more recently established tourist area. For all information regarding accommodation in these two areas please contact us.

Extreme Sports Cafe strongly recommends that customers hire their own vehicles. For further information contact us for recommended hire car companies, all of which offer good prices for a wide range of vehicles.

Customers are advised to bring the following:

• Boots which cover and support the ankle.
• Long trousers.
• A fleece or pullover, even though it is hot.
• Swimwear.
• Sun cream and lip balm.
• Sunglasses
• At least £100 in cash or travelers cheques.
• A camera.
• Enough medication for those who require it.
• Mosquito repellent.

Extreme Sports Cafe does not provide insurance, apart from those taking tandem flights with instructors. However information regarding specialised companies that offer a good rate can be found on our insurance page. It must be noted that Extreme Sports Cafe must see proof of insurance cover for all customers; without this they will not be allowed to sit the course.

For insurance covering the equipment, Extreme Sports Cafe operates on a ‘you break it you pay for it’ policy. We therefore require from each customer a temporary charge to their credit card authorising £500. If customers do not break any equipment this will be returned to them at the end of the course. (The transaction is only an authorisation - We will never actually take the money without consulting with you first.) However, if breakages do occur the price will be drawn up and the customer asked to pay. Therefore if the damage is only £50 the customer will be asked to cover the bill accordingly. When this has been done the original credit card authorisation will be cancelled. Please check with us or your bank / credit card issuer if you have any questions about this. We can also supply details of the cost of any damages to equipment so you are fully aware of these before hiring, or using our equipment.

Due to the school’s close proximity to the sea there are a wide range of water based activities, provided by other local organisations as well as us, for customers to take part in. For those less inclined to water sports there are many special places to visit; such as the birth place of Aphrodite, the Troodos Mountains, the Adonis waterfalls and much more. These are all good reasons for hiring ones own transport. Further information regarding other activities will be provided to customers when in Cyprus or if you contact us and ask...

The actual flying training takes place down near a deserted beach about 10 minutes from the village of Pissouri. It is for this reason that we recommend customers provide their own transport. However, if you choose not to, please inform us before arrival and we will arrange a daily collection from your hotel. This is only possible for those staying in the Pissouri village or bay area. Situated on the flying site is the Manifest Tent. It is from here operations are organised during the day.

On completion of the booking process and payment of your deposit, you will receive further information regarding the course structure, a map of the flying area, our contact details in Cyprus and other pre course information. It is therefore quite important that those wishing to sit an Extreme Sports Cafe course must book at least 6 weeks in advance or 8 if outside of the Europe.

Note: We reserve the right not to qualify any student, until that student reaches the appropriate standard and to call a halt to training in the interest safety, if we see fit.

Extreme Sports Cafe's partner school
Extreme Sports Cafe has a brand new paramotoring and paragliding line up for 2005. We are proud to have revamped the Cyprus school throughout the winter. Our paramotoring school in Cyprus has staff with many years of experience in air sports. Skydiving, flying, paragliding and paramotoring to name just a few. We also have our own patented design of paramotoring equipment - DK Whisper.

• Customers must be at least 16 years old in order to come on a course. Those wishing to bring anyone under this age please contact us in order to discuss the options available.
• You must be medically and physically fit enough to take part in this sport. If in doubt please contact us.
• Those who suffer from potentially dangerous medical conditions must contact us before booking the course.
  Extreme Sports Cafe reserves the right to refuse to accept to instruct any customer in the interests of safety.

You can go on more courses, join a club or buy your own equipment and fly whenever you want. Prices for a new paramotor unit starts at £3450. Get in contact if you want more information on new and second hand paramotors, or paramotoring generally. Good luck and happy flying!

If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to get back to us – we’ll be only too pleased to help. After all, the team at ESC are passionate about our various sporting disciplines – we want you to be, as well!