BHPA Chief Flying Instructor & Paragliding School Owner (UK/Spain)
Hi, I’m Lee Tryhorn, a passionate paragliding pilot and instructor who has been flying and teaching since 2005. My main focus is acrobatic paragliding, a discipline that ignited my passion early on and has driven my career ever since. I specialize in helping pilots with low airtime and confidence to progress safely, combining a calm and patient teaching style with deep technical knowledge. As a senior instructor with the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA), I run courses in acro flying, SIV (Simulation d’Incident en Vol), tandem flights, and glider control clinics. I also organize flying trips abroad, opening up new paragliding experiences for pilots around the world.
Certifications
- First Aid
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- BHPA Chief Flying Instructor (British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association)
- BHPA Senior Instructor (Paragliding)
- SIV Instructor Endorsement (Security-In-Flight advanced manoeuvres)
- BHPA Tandem Pilot Rating
Key Achievements
- Flying & teaching paragliding since 2005 (19 + years professional experience).
- Founded and owns Free Flight Academy, a BHPA-registered school running EP-to-AP training and global pilot-development trips.
- Has led 12 + years of SIV (Security-In-Flight) courses; cited by FlySpain (Nov 2023) as “one of the leading SIV instructors out there.”
- Hosts “The Paragliding Debrief” podcast, featuring world-class pilots, Red Arrows members and adventure athletes.
- Guides multi-country XC, acro and development clinics across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, expanding safe paragliding opportunities for hundreds of pilots each year.
Safety Statement
With years of experience flying in diverse locations, I bring extensive knowledge of the best paragliding sites and conditions, including popular destinations like Oludeniz, Turkey, and El Hierro, Spain. I emphasize safety and skill progression tailored to each pilot’s needs.
My team at Free Flight Academy shares my dedication to safe, high-quality paragliding instruction. Together, we offer tailored courses covering all levels, from beginner to advanced acro and SIV training. We collaborate with top pilots like Jack Pimblett to provide a comprehensive learning experience, supporting pilots to reach their full potential safely and confidently.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified & credentialed
Verified credentials that underpin every adventure.
ACHIEVEMENTS
The record behind the record
Founded and owns Free Flight Academy, a BHPA-registered school running EP-to-AP training and global pilot-development trips.
Has led 12 + years of SIV (Security-In-Flight) courses; cited by FlySpain (Nov 2023) as “one of the leading SIV instructors out there.”
Hosts “The Paragliding Debrief” podcast, featuring world-class pilots, Red Arrows members and adventure athletes.
Guides multi-country XC, acro and development clinics across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, expanding safe paragliding opportunities for hundreds of pilots each year.
SAFETY
Safety is the protocol
With years of experience flying in diverse locations, I bring extensive knowledge of the best paragliding sites and conditions, including popular destinations like Oludeniz, Turkey, and El Hierro, Spain. I emphasize safety and skill progression tailored to each pilot’s needs. My team at Free Flight Academy shares my dedication to safe, high-quality paragliding instruction. Together, we offer tailored courses covering all levels, from beginner to advanced acro and SIV training. We collaborate with top pilots like Jack Pimblett to provide a comprehensive learning experience, supporting pilots to reach their full potential safely and confidently.
ADVENTURES
Lee's adventures
Small-group experiences, hosted directly.
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