Learning & Tandem Experiences

Want to learn, or looking for a tandem? Check out some of Queensland's best schools and instructors below. Begin the journey of learning to fly, or book in for a tandem experience today!

North Side Paragliding - CFI Diogo Coradini Paragliding and Paramotoring School

We are based in Sunshine Coast and we fly from Rainbow Beach to Mooloolaba and inland sites from Gympie area to Glass House Mountains, but operate in many locations across Australia. See our events, or contact us to book by request.

SEQ Paragliding - CFI Joshie Tie

A paragliding school nestled in the picturesque Sunshine Coast region of Australia, flying inland and coastal sites on the Sunshine Coast from Mooloolaba to Rainbow Beach. Joshi offers several courses for complete novices as well as progression courses and endorsements. Check Joshi's website or contact him to get more information.

Canungra/Gold Coast - CFI Lisa Bradley

Lisa and her team recognize and appreciate that every student has a different background, wants and needs. Training is only progressed at an individual’s pace, in incremental steps so they quickly gain mastery and feel they’ve achieved something significant from the very early stages of their course.

Canungra/Gold Coast - CFI Philip Hystek

Our "Chief Flying Instructor" is Phil Hystek. Phil is one of the most experienced and knowledgable instructors in Australia with more than 27 years of "free flight" instruction to his credit. Phil has taught in places as diverse as Australia, Indonesia, India, Iceland, USA, Europe and New Zealand, and is ready to take you to new heights in your quest for soaring freedom. Phil and his team of experienced instructors look forward to helping you to get airborne and find "true flying freedom"

Canungra/Gold Coast - CFI Jason Turner

Paratech's Chief Flight Instructor, Jason Turner, has over 29 years flying experience with paragliders, hang gliders, sailplanes and ultralight aircraft. A full time Instructor for over 15 years, Jason is well known for his calm, comprehensive and adaptive teaching style with a high regard for student safety. Jason is still a formidable and well respected pilot with recent podium finishes in competitions, several long distance record flights and has much more to offer our students than most entry level instructors, thanks to his extensive and proven flying background.

Toowoomba Paragliding and Paramotoring flight - CFI Matthew Fox

Tribal Flight Paragliding is a registered SAFA flying school and training facility. All schools are required to conform to the SAFA (and CASA) minimum standards for equipment, operational systems, certification and ongoing support. The school is run by Matt Fox who is the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and also a World Record holder for Paramotoring. As part of the training and courses, Tribal Flight Paragliding will introduce you to other pilots and local paragliding clubs and groups. Your learning is ongoing and sharing your experiences with other pilots is key to your success.