Reviews of Mount Paragliding. (Sports Complex) in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty).

Mount Paragliding

11 Reviews

10 Comments

Sports Complex

Sports school

143 Kings Avenue, Matua, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

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Information of Mount Paragliding, Sports Complex in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty)

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Open hours of Mount Paragliding

Sunday

9am–6pm

Monday

9am–6pm

Tuesday

9am–6pm

Wednesday

9am–6pm

Thursday

9am–6pm

Friday

9am–7pm

Saturday

9am–7pm

Reviews of Mount Paragliding

Excellent! A year ago I watched Darrell instructing paramotoring at raglan airfield. What I was most impressed with was how consistent and calm he instructed his students. When people put a motor on their back and head out, it takes a special person to take on that responsibility to help people do it safely. 2 days ago i got to be that student and pilot. It was incredible and I felt always very safe. However, what lead up to that was getting my pg2 license. For all the time I spent out at the launch sites learning with Darrell and other students and experienced pilots,, Darrell always maintained that solid calming presence. As for me What makes his program great is that he not only teaches you how to fly safely, he welcomes a family type atmosphere. That whether your a first day student or an experience pilot your always welcome. He wants the experience pilots to interact with newer students. If your willing to come with a smile and a great attitude your always welcome back and continue on. His program isn’t just about getting your license, he gets his money and now go away. It’s about a family type program which I’m proud to say im a part of. Last but not Least. He provides nice and safe equipment with a great atmosphere of learning. He tries to work with everyone’s physical abilities and experience. As far as I know he is the only instructor who welcomes all students with their own equipment. That goes for paramotoring as well. Of course he will check it out to be safe. I don’t think any others do that. Which is incredible. In conclusion, if you think I’m writing this to suck up, your wrong. I’m 67 and have instructed and experienced a lot of things. I’ve always wondered in aviation though,,which I’ve never been an instructor, who would want to take on that responsibility and to know when to let a student go off into the sunset. I respect instructors for that so we all can enjoy an incredible sport safely as possible. So Darrell is not perfect, none of us are, but what I see and respect the most about his abilities. He’s a great pilot with great experience. He loves teaching and the sport. Most of all he’s always trying to do better and be a better instructor. He welcomes and wants feedback from his pilots. Even if it’s confrontational or negative he’s willing to listen and discuss. That is why I would recommend his program. Respectfully, Shane Jones

Having been to 4 different schools in New Zealand since 2013, I can say I was lucky enough to be trained by some of the top people in the industry. Chris Connolly, Swanny, Ruban and now Darrel. Each instructor has different styles in teaching and I found Darrel to be a very gentle and caring person to his students (gotta say his patience is extraordinary compared to some instructors 🤣 and that's what I like about him). He will encourage you to be the best version of yourself! There's never a dull day when we are training at the hill and everyone treats and take care of each other like family. Love the crew, Love the school, Love the sport! Check out the FB page for training videos that's what made me to join this school. Satisfied and totally recommend Mount Paragliding school to anyone looking forward to join this awesome sport!

Highly recommend Mount Paragliding. You will get expert advice and Darrell is a great instructor. Looking forward to flying with him again.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !! Im training with him right now and thoroughly enjoying his excellent teaching style. His equipment is first class and the sites are fantastic and safe. I was discouraged by the comments of another feedback "steve" but later found out "steve" was just bitter for expecting a tandem flight on a day where it was unsafe to do so, and i applaud Darrells decision not to fly on that occasion. Darrell is very encouraging and has helped me get comfortable in what i thought would be a scary sport, but its not, if you have good gear and good instruction its EXTREMELY FUN :0) so give it a go.

If you want to learn to paraglide in NZ on North Island Darrell’s your man. Calm, very knowledgeable of the activity and good company. Highly recommended.