North Side Paragliding

North Side Paragliding is the most complete and experienced school in the Sunshine Coast! Highly conscious about the importance of working with small groups and the only school in the Sunshine Coast with training Hills (where the first low flights are done to progress to the high flights) and private flying sites. North Side offers Paragliding, Paramotoring, Towing, Thermal flying, Safety S.I.V training, Endorsements  and more.

North Side Paragliding is certified by the Sport Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA).

Taking maximum of 4 students per class, this maximises the safety, fly time, professional instruction and the quality of training. It is our first priority to provide the quality attention our students need during the beginning stages of their flying career.

We use some of the safest and best quality equipment in the paragliding market, from radios to harnesses, and of course paragliders. This provides a faster, safer and smoother progression for each student and adds to the magic of the overall experience of your journey to the sky.

North Side Paragliding is proud to be associated with Sunshine Coast Free Flyers, the local club for paragliding and hang gliding on the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. Once you have graduated, experienced pilots from the club will be pleased to mentor and include you. SCFF manage and administer the local flying sites on behalf of the members.

https://freeflyers.com.au/

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.

Learn to Fly (PG2)

This is a 9-day course with flexible dates around your availability. We work with small groups per course (max 4 students) and provide your equipment, tandem flights and take you through all aspects of flying a paraglider. During the 9 days we cover launching, landing, understanding the weather, thermals, equipment and safety.

After your PG2 you always be welcome to fly with us and improve your skills towards your new license levels for no extra cost.

$3000 full course.

Paramotor course 

12 Days training for the complete beginner, only small groups.

$4800 full course (using school’s equipment).

$3800 full course (using own equipment).

Paramotor endorsement

2-4 Days to complete, small groups (max 2 students per course).

$370 day.

Skydiving conversion

Must have a minimum of 200 jumps logged, C license  and be current, or have jumped in the last year. Documentation will be required. The course will take minimum 6 days depending on your progress.

$2000 full conversion

Hang Gliding conversion

Must have at least 50 hours logged and the last flight within one year. Documentation or a logbook will be required before the course starts. The course will take minimum 6 days depending on your progress.

$2000

Day lesson

We provide day lessons to refresh and improve your skills to keep you safe in the air.

$300 day.

Hourly Lesson 

$70

International paragliding to Australian license

Must hold a current license, the duration of the course depends of the level of the pilot. $300 day.

Skills training

PG2 to PG3

PG3 to PG4

PG4 to PG5

Cross-Country (XC) Course

We’ll teach you techniques, build your skills and knowledge to complete your Cross County endorsement.

Tow Endorsement and XC

Flatland towing xc, for more info contact us.

S.I.V Safety Course

For more info and dates contact us.

Diogo Coradini

Diogo is inspired to share the freedom and the magic that paragliding provides those who are called to the sky.

In the words of a student

‘Diogo is one of the nicest people I have ever met. His natural instinct and calmness, helped me overcome my fear of heights. It removed my anxiety and doubt. Enabling me to feel comfortable in the sky, and able to concentrate on flying.  He also has a great sense of humour.‘

The background

Born and raised in South Brazil, Diogo is an experienced and passionate paragliding pilot and instructor. His passion for flying began in 2002 from the top of the mountains in Brazil. He eventually made Europe his point of return from where he flew and navigated his way through many countries, exploring the world from his glider.

His dreams consistently realised over years of taking off from magical mountain vistas and flying many spectacular skies. His fascination and passion with paragliding has lifted him soaring over the European Alps to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. He has been swept across thermals over the flat lands of Australia and found himself at flying over the highlands of Scotland.

With his love and passion for free flying, Diogo naturally honed his skills in the sport bringing him now to the peak of his career as a Chief Flying Instructor. He became involved with instructors across the globe as he flew his way around the world. Learning, teaching and sharing knowledge with the best and most qualified instructors, Diogo became immersed in their cultures and languages. He is multi lingual; his native language being Portuguese. However, he is fluent in English and Spanish, and speaks a little Italian. The benefits of his work show in the diversity of the people he has taught over the years.

Free flying for Diogo has always been about the pure enjoyment of the sport and the addiction to freedom it brings. As he learned about the sport he became a seeker, chasing the dream, searching for the wind and the perfect flying destinations.

For Diogo, being a pilot instils a sense of empowerment and confidence as he surrenders and connects with nature and the forever changing conditions, always seeking the lesson each flight brings.

He welcomes you to join him in the sky soon.

See you on the North side!

Email: fly@northsideparagliding.com.au

Phone: 0402 027 928 or WhatsApp for quicker reply.

At times we may be busy teaching or travelling, but we will always get back to you as soon as we can.