Learn to fly with Queenstown’s most experienced hang gliding and paragliding school in New Zealand.

We at Extreme Air pride ourselves on the quality of instruction and our high safety standards. You will not find a school more passionate about flying and passing on their knowledge and skills.

Extreme Air Queenstown has been operating for over 14 years and is the longest operating school in Queenstown. We have introduced thousands of people to the simple pleasures of Paragliding and Hang gliding. Being able to offer both practical and theory lessons in a relaxed and friendly environment, ensures that all course participants achieve their own individual goals.

Our courses go far beyond the minimum requirements - When you are signed off with a license from Extreme Air you can be sure you have the skill level needed to fly safely and enjoy the wonders that the sky provides.

We offer both hang gliding and paragliding courses. So depending on what you desire our team will look after you. We offer a relaxed and friendly environment, ensure that all course participants achieve their own individual goals. Our staff will ensure you have an enjoyable and exciting introduction to Hang gliding or Paragliding.

Our team would love to share their passion for free flight with you. Enjoy a fun relaxed atmosphere with experienced instructors who will pass on their knowledge at a personal level. Our Pilot Certificate courses include skills training beyond minimum requirements.

We offer a full range of courses from introductory tandem flights to introductory 2 day course, 9 day Pilot Certificate course, refresher courses as and when required.

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Day course for $250-
Full pilot course $2500-

Book or for mor info: info@extremeair.co.nz