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Learning to fly a paraglider, hang glider, or a weight-shift microlight is more achievable than you might think!
 
You can commence your journey by completing your SAFA Pilot Certificate from age 15— before even acquiring a driver’s licence (with parental consent).

So, whether you’re a student, an adventurer seeking new experiences, or a retiree looking to fill your free time with excitement, SAFA ensures you can enjoy fun, safe flying.

Apply for membership today:

The student certification course is the first step to becoming a SAFA-licensed pilot.  The courses are easy and fun. 
 
During a course you’ll learn the theory and how to handle your aircraft and the necessary equipment.  

If you want to fly a paraglider, hang glider or weight-shift microlight, you must be a Sports Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA) member.  Under CASA’s regulations, we administrate paragliding, hang gliding and weight shift microlights in Australia. 

SAFA supports members and clubs in the following ways:

• training and certification of pilots and aircraft registration
• Public Liability and Products Liability Insurance
• Liaising with related sporting bodies and international organisations
• Advocating on behalf of members and the sport
• Managing member records of skills and qualifications
• Accident investigation for CASA and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau
• Sanctioning of competitions as a delegate of ASAC and the FAI
• Administering flight operations to protect and promote safety
• Detecting and reporting of equipment defects.

For more detailed information on the importance of membership click here.

Click here for a list of SAFA-approved schools.