Welcome to Lift Paragliding

Are you ready to learn to fly and set yourself free? Or ready to take an instructional tandem flight in the mountains or over the ocean at the beautiful coast side? Lift Paragliding is a school to help you see your dreams. We offer 1-day, 2-day, Novice Programs, Advanced Programs, Coaching, Instructional Tandem Flights, and Paragliding tours to some of the best paragliding sites in the world.

Bay Area Lift Paragliding

Choosing A School

Lift Paragliding operates year-round, offering instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area and exciting paragliding tours to incredible flying destinations around the world!

Our training hill enjoys consistently favorable weather throughout the year, providing excellent opportunities for learning and improving your flying skills. With a paved road connecting the launch area to the landing zone, students benefit from easy access, efficient training, NO HIKING, and more time in the air.

San Francisco, Bay Area Paragliding School and Lessons

Lessons

We offer site introductions, personalized coaching, and wingtip-to-wingtip flying at local paragliding sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our services include convenient shuttle transportation from hotels, airports, and train stations, making it easy for visiting pilots and students to join us.

Whether you’re new to paragliding or an experienced pilot looking to improve your skills, we’ll help you develop a deeper understanding of the mechanics of flight, equipment, and techniques involved in safe and confident paragliding.

One On One

At Lift Paragliding, we offer personalized instruction and tandem flights seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset.

We believe learning to fly should be an exciting and rewarding experience, which is why we offer flexible scheduling and allow you to progress at your own pace.

Whether you’re taking your first flight or working toward your next flying goal, we’ll be there to guide, support, and encourage you every step of the way.

Your pace. Your schedule. Your journey to flight.

What Our Students Have To Say

Jesse is a great instructor, I took a much needed refresher course with him and now I feel like I can safely fly again on my own.

Daniel Reynaud

I had such a good time! Jesse was ideal as an instructor. He has the perfect temperament!

Linda N

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