Q. Why travel all the way to France when I can do the course in the UK?
A. This is certainly an option, but be prepared for days (or several days) when the weather in the UK makes it impossible to fly. If you have limited time this can become very frustrating. Learning at the Dune is a great way of maximising the number of days flown and continuous learning is much better than doing it over a long period. Financially it makes sense too. Six days training on the Dune costs £545, roughly £91 per day - and this includes accomodation and transport! In the UK, a five day EP course costs £495 with associated fuel costs on top. You do the sums!

Q. Which flights are you doing airport transfers for?
A. Please contact us to find out which flight(s) we can collect you from for each trip. In 2004 we recommended BA flights from either Manchester or Gatwick which cost around £100 return.

Q. What happens if I am part way through a course with you in the UK?
A. We treat the training trips abroad as a totally seperate thing. Because our costs are fixed regardless of the number of flyable days we get while abroad we ask you to take joint responsibility for the weather - besides, you get a great holiday regardless! So you pay for the trip and if you finish your course while abroad, any outstanding credit for days paid for on our UK courses will be credited.

Q. What happens if I am part way through a course elsewhere?
A. This should not pose a problem so long as you can obtain your training records from the school you have been training with.

Q. Do I need my own equipment?
A. No. We provide all the paragliding equipment you will need. Just bring suitable clothes and footwear - usually a pair of light trousers and lightweight walking boots are sufficient. Oh yes, and your swimming gear!

Q. I would like to stay for an irregular number of days, can you accomodate this?
A. Yes! We can usually be flexible on this but be prepared to pay for your own airport transfers if the times and dates do not coincide with our pick-ups. Since we generally run beginners courses, you will need to be there from the start of the trip, but you dont necessarily need to stay for multiples of a week.

Q. Do you do group discounts?
A. We have no specific discount structure, but if you have a group of 4 or more and are willing for one person to be the contact for the group, then we will be able to offer you some discount.

Q. How reliable is the weather?
A. We never guarantee the weather anywhere, but the Dune offers at least twice the average number of flyable days as the UK.

Q. What if it is unflyable?
A. We have a repertoire of activities and places to visit in reserve for these occasions, ranging from chilling out at the campsite to off-road motorbiking. It may be worth bringing kiting equipment if you have some.

Q. What if I don't finish my course?
A. You can add days to the holiday (sometimes even when you are already there, we try to be as flexible as possible!) or you can choose to continue in the UK at our flying centre conveniently located between the North Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. These course will be charged at the normal rates, with full credit being given for the tasks already completed.

Q. Can I bring my non-flying partner and/or family?
A. Yes! The Dune is perfect for families as you will have your own mobile home and the campsite is ideal for children as there is no fast traffic and many amenities on site. Most family groups prefer to hire their own car.

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