Meet the team &
why we started Mile High Paragliding
From the very start, we aimed to distinguish ourselves from other tandem companies operating in our area because we knew there was a better way to deliver the tandem paragliding experience. Our goal was to shift the emphasis away from flying as many people as possible in a session, focusing instead on a more customer-centred approach.
This commitment ensures that we provide the best possible flying experiences to all our customers and share the joy of flight with others.
Unfortunately, we often see other companies booking 5+ customers in one day and then struggling to deliver a good level of service due to this conveyor belt style of flying. At Mile High Paragliding, we ensure each customer receives individual attention and a superior flying experience.
Mile High Paragliding is Ian, Adam, Caz, and Isy.
Our tandem pilot Ian became hooked on paragliding after going on a tandem flight in Turkey more than 18 years ago. He went straight on to get his own pilot licence, and gained experience flying in Spain, Turkey, Africa, India, and Nepal, as well as the UK. Eight years ago, he realised that he wanted to share his passion (obsession!) with other people, so he decided to get his tandem licence. When he’s not flying, Ian likes talking about flying, buying new equipment, planning flying trips, watching paragliding videos...
Isy has a background in PR and publishing, and she has taken a couple of career breaks to travel abroad and explore the world. She has a paragliding licence and is also working towards her microlight licence, trying to adjust to the pros and cons of having an engine!
Adam is our tech guru, with a background in building websites. He is also a keen paragliding pilot who will travel across the UK with just a tent and his paragliding gear in search of good flying. Once he has built up his hours, Adam is keen to get his tandem licence too.
Caz is our business supremo, with a great eye for detail and super organisational skills. Although she doesn't have her own paragliding licence, she has flown as a passenger many times and is always keen to try new adventures (abroad when possible!), most recently giving flyboarding and hang gliding a go.
Why you should fly with us
Your safety and satisfaction is our priority
We founded Mile High Paragliding to bring a breath of fresh air to tandem paragliding flights in the South East of England and Sussex. Our goal was to transform the way tandem paragliding flights were operated by enhancing the level of service and making the entire experience more enjoyable for our customers.
We believe in quality over quantity and do not want our flights to be rushed, nor do we want our pilots to feel pressured to complete many bookings per day. Safety and enjoyment are always our top priorities, and we refuse to compromise on them in pursuit of profit.
Our main aim is to bring the fun back into flying tandem for our customers. At Mile High Paragliding, we focus exclusively on tandem flights, ensuring no distractions on the day of your flight. Unlike busy schools, we do not have students to manage, allowing us to prioritise you and your experience. Our customers know they are always our number one priority, receiving the very best experience possible.
Because we specialise solely in tandem paragliding, our flying choices are not compromised by the need to cater to different groups. This allows us to select the best hills for the most reliable flying conditions without compromise. Join us at Mile High Paragliding in Sussex and the South East of England for an unparalleled paragliding adventure.
Key to this approach is that we only book one passenger per flying session. We operate this way because we want you to be our sole focus and to spend as much quality time with you as possible. This means there is no queuing or waiting to fly. when the conditions are good, you will be the first in the air.
If you book our popular Two Person Adventure Session (saving £100 off the price of two Single Adventure Sessions), we can dedicate the entire day to your experience, allowing you to fly for much longer compared with other companies. We do this at no extra cost because we love flying and want to share this amazing experience with our customers.
To help our customers make informed choices, we make our pricing as simple and transparent as possible with no hidden extra charges. All our prices include day membership to the British Hanggliding and Paragliding Association, a professionally edited video using the latest 360-degree camera, and lots of images, including amazingly immersive 360-degree images. We also upload your flight video to our YouTube channel, making it easy for you to download or share with others via social media channels.
We want our customers to be safe, have fun, and feel special while they fly with us. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, so we never rush due to the pressure of flying multiple customers during the same flying session. We take the time to get to know our passengers, understand their needs, and help them relax to enhance their enjoyment from start to finish.
If at any point you need more information, we are always contactable and here to help. Just contact us through the website or give us a call, and we will be there to help you have the best possible experience.
Learn more about our amazing Tandem Experiences
Do something life changing
Ditch the boxsets this weekend
What have you got planned for the weekend? Why not treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of flying? Book today and soon you could be floating high above the ground, circling with the birds and experiencing the beauty of flying with the breeze in your face.
A tandem flight is the quickest way to get in the air. You don’t need any training or skills to fly tandem, just a 5-minute briefing on the day of your flight. As long as you can run a few steps and follow basic instructions, you’ll be fine!
Why do we paraglide?
A flying experience like no other
At Mile High Paragliding, we believe that paragliding is the best way to explore the skies, and we should know – between us we’ve tried helicopters, microlights, acrobatic planes, wingwalking, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, gliding, and skydiving! With no engine, paragliding pilots have to fly like birds do, soaring to and fro along ridges and hunting for thermal lift to gain height. Paragliding can be relaxing or thrilling, a scenic joyride or a real adrenaline rush, and we can tailor your flight to meet your preference.
Coming from a flying background, we have been fortunate to fly some of the world's most breathtaking paragliding sites and meet wonderful people along the way. Now, we are privileged to share the incredible experience of flying with others, and it is something we absolutely love to do. Because we want to provide the best flights possible, our focus is on offering fewer flights per year to deliver truly amazing experiences that do justice to our special sport.
Paragliding has been around since the 1960s but has advanced hugely in the last decade, with top pilots now able to achieve distances of more than 500km and heights greater than 5 miles.
How high is a mile?
