Terms and Conditions of the Flight
Cotswold Paragliding – Terms & Conditions
1. Nature of Flights
Cotswold Paragliding is a paragliding and paramotoring school offering introductory tandem flights for training and educational purposes only. We do not offer commercial sightseeing flights.
Any tandem flight booked with Cotswold Paragliding is undertaken for the purpose of introducing you to the sport of paragliding, demonstrating basic skills, and providing instruction that may assist you in progressing towards solo pilot training.
Any use of the word “passenger” is used solely to describe the student pilot.
2. GoPro Footage
GoPro cameras may be used during flights for training, educational, and post-flight debriefing purposes.
- Raw GoPro footage can be accessed free of charge upon request
- Edited videos are available for an additional editing fee
3. Vouchers, Validity & Refunds
- Flight vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
- Vouchers must be booked via our website
- If no flight is booked within the 12-month validity period, the voucher will expire and become void
- Vouchers are non-transferable and may not be resold
Refund Policy
We do not offer refunds once a voucher has been purchased, except in the following limited circumstances:
- Where a booking was made by genuine mistake, or
- Where duplicate or multiple flights were booked in error
In these cases, a refund may be issued at our discretion, subject to a £30 administration fee per flight, which will be deducted from the refund amount. No Refund will be issued after 24hrs of purchase.
No refunds will be issued for:
- Change of mind
- Failure to attend
- Late cancellations
- Failure to meet health, fitness, or participation requirements
- Weather-related cancellations (see Section 5)
Refunds will always be processed in line with UK consumer law where applicable.
4. Cancellations & Rescheduling
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required (or before 10:00am the day prior to your booked flight)
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled flight time, or failure to attend, will result in the booking being treated as used
- A new voucher will be required to book another flight
- If you arrive for your flight but are unable to fly due to failing to meet the health or fitness requirements outlined below, the booking will be treated as used
5. Weather & Safety
Paragliding is entirely weather dependent.
- If a flight cannot take place due to unsuitable weather or safety conditions, your booking will be rescheduled or your voucher extended at no additional cost
- No refunds are issued for weather-related cancellations
6. Health, Fitness & Participation Requirements
To participate, you must:
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Be able to run on launch and landing (typically up to 5–10 mph)
- Not be pregnant
- Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Weight & Height Limits
- Full-length flights: 40–90 kg
- Taster / top-to-bottom flights: 40–100 kg
- Maximum height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
If you have any medical condition, disability, or concern that may affect your ability to fly safely, you must contact us before purchasing a voucher. We have previously accommodated individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities, subject to suitability and safety.
7. Age Requirements
- Participants must be 18 years or older
- Under-18s must:
- Weigh at least 40 kg
- Have a parent or legal guardian present
- Have a consent form signed prior to flying
8. Risk Acknowledgement
Paragliding is an aviation activity and an extreme sport. It involves inherent risks, including serious injury or death.
By participating, you acknowledge that:
- Paragliding carries inherent and unavoidable risks
- Not all potential dangers can be identified
- You voluntarily choose to participate with full awareness of these risks
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it cannot legally be excluded under UK law.
9. Insurance
Your instructor holds €1,500,000 AXA third-party liability insurance, which may provide cover where the instructor is found to be legally negligent.
Participants are strongly advised to arrange personal sports or accident insurance if they wish to be covered for personal injury, loss, or damage beyond this.
10. Alcohol & Drugs
- No alcohol or narcotics may be consumed prior to or during a flight
- Any person found to be intoxicated will have their flight cancelled immediately, and the booking will be treated as used
(There’s always time for a beer after the last flight of the day.)
11. Acceptance of Terms
By purchasing a voucher or booking a flight, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
- You meet the health, fitness, and participation requirements
- All information provided is accurate
- You voluntarily accept the risks associated with paragliding