Our Mission
At Fly Paragliding Tours, our mission is to deliver unforgettable paragliding adventures that seamlessly blend exhilarating cross-country (XC) flying with a deep commitment to safety. We are dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for both our pilots and the wider paragliding community, ensuring every flight is backed by the elite local knowledge of our highly experienced, fully qualified instructors and guides.
We believe that every pilot has room to soar higher, which is why our tours focus heavily on personal pilot development. Whether you are aiming to smash your personal bests or master new thermal techniques, our friendly, professional team is there to support you every step of the way—complete with reliable retrieve services to pick you up wherever practical and safely accessible.
Beyond the sky, we are passionate about building a vibrant, connected community. When the weather keeps us grounded, the adventure doesn't stop; we keep the energy alive with social nights and engaging group activities, ensuring your tour is packed with fun, camaraderie, and memories that last a lifetime.
OurTeam
Founders
MJ
Co-Founder & Instructor
Passionate about paragliding, MJ is dedicated to sharing the pure joy of flight with fellow pilots. As a certified instructor with Melbourne Paragliding and Fly Manilla School, as well as a professional tandem pilot, he brings a wealth of expertise to every launch. MJ specializes in cross-country (XC) and adventure flying, backed by over 1,000 hours in the air across some of the world's most challenging terrains—including the Southern Alps of New Zealand, the Indian Himalayas, the European Alps, and the Dolomites. Serving as an safety officer, MJ’s uncompromising commitment to flight safety ensures that every tour is as secure as it is unforgettable.
Co-founder Kyle brings a high-energy, adventurous edge to the team. As a commercial tandem pilot and one of Australia's youngest certified Level 1 instructors, he regularly shares his expertise instructing with Fly Manilla and Future Wings. Over his 500+ hours in the harness, Kyle has mastered everything from coastal soaring to deep alpine cross-country, holding multiple site records along Australia's east coast.
Kyle’s true passion lies in Vol-Biv and remote adventure flying. He has crossed the Tasman to fly New Zealand several times, famously taking home the "Adventure of the Year" award at the 2025 Wanaka Hike & Fly after an epic backcountry retrieve. His exploits and insights are regularly featured in international publications like Cross Country Magazine and SkySailor. For Kyle, running these tours is about building a community of self-sufficient, confident pilots who live for the thrill of exploration.
Co-Founder & Instructor
Kyle
Our Collaborators
We collaborate with leading local experts to make sure we deliver top of the line services to you
Zak
Founder of Para Clinics Aotearoa
Paragliding instructor
Our lead guide in New Zealand
We are honoured to have Zak on board for our tours in New Zealand. With years of experience and knowledge in Southern Alps flying, he will be the lead guide in New Zealand.
Zak is an experienced paragliding instructor, acro pilot, and commercial tandem operator with over two decades in the sky. After years of flying and teaching across the globe, Zak returned to his roots in Aotearoa with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between basic training and confident, independent flying.
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