Description
The Sky Riders BHPA Paramotor Club Pilot (CP) Theory Course is an online course that teaches the theory you need for the BHPA Club Pilot rating: principles of flight, meteorology, air law, engines and pre-flight safety checks. It costs £50, gives you instant access for 12 months, and you can study on any phone, tablet or computer.
Training with Sky Riders? This course is included free for all Sky Riders students, so please don't buy it. We'll give you access when you book.
Who this course is for
- Student paramotor pilots working towards the BHPA Club Pilot rating at any UK school.
- New Club Pilots who want a structured refresher before flying more independently.
- Paraglider pilots converting to paramotor who need the power-specific theory.
What you'll learn
Principles of flight
How a paramotor wing creates lift, what drag and angle of attack mean in practice, and how your wing responds to turbulence, speed changes and brake input.
Meteorology for paramotor pilots
How to judge a safe weather window: wind strength and gradient, thermal activity, cloud types and what they warn you about, and the Venturi effect around hills and gaps.
Air law and airmanship
How to fly legally in UK airspace: airspace classes, Visual Flight Rules (VFR), rights of way and collision avoidance.
Engines and power
The paramotor-specific theory: two-stroke fuel mixtures, torque and how it's compensated, and how thrust line affects the way your paramotor flies.
Safety checks you'll actually remember
Our memory prompts for pre-flight and in-flight checks, including FuSTICS & WGHHCAT, with an explanation of every step.
How the course works
- Instant access after purchase. You'll get an email to set up your login.
- 12 months' access to all lessons and quizzes.
- Quizzes after each topic so you can check you're ready for the BHPA exam.
- Study at your own pace on phone, tablet or computer.
Why learn with Sky Riders?
Sky Riders is a BHPA paragliding and paramotor school in the South West of England. This course was written by our Chief Flight Instructor from years of teaching students on the field, so it focuses on the things that keep new pilots safe, not just the things that come up in the exam.
Frequently asked questions
Does this course cover the BHPA Club Pilot theory syllabus?
Yes. The course follows the BHPA Club Pilot theory syllabus for paramotor pilots: principles of flight, meteorology, air law, airmanship, engines and safety checks.
Can I become a paramotor pilot with this course alone?
No. This course covers the theory only. All practical flight training must be done with a BHPA-qualified instructor at a BHPA-registered school.
I'm training at another school. Can I still use it?
Yes. The theory is the same for every BHPA school, so the course works alongside training anywhere in the UK.
How long do I have access?
12 months from purchase, so you can revisit lessons and quizzes as you progress.
Can I get a refund?
Because this is digital content with instant access, you'll be asked at checkout to agree that access starts straight away and that you lose the 14-day cancellation right once it does. If anything in the course doesn't work, contact us and we'll put it right.
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