Microlite paragliding lessons?

Question

If you want to learn to fly these things, I know you should use an instructor who is a member of 'British Hangliding Paragliding Association' (BHPA) and a qualified instructor. but is there any other body who could teach you safely? Or is it best to use a member of the BHPA and what sort of proof should they have that they are qualified to teach? How dangerous is this sport?

Answer 1

in britain, the BHPA is the one to go with

the sport isn't that dangerous if well taught, with consideration to weather etc - the bhpa outline risks etc on their website

as for teaching - the second link provides bhpa-approved schools