Flying Fever Paragliding School was founded in 1993. From the beginning they started to teach Paragliding on the Scottish Island of Arran. Moreover, during the summer months they organize flying holidays and courses abroad - France, Portugal and Bulgaria, while during the winter they regularly run flying trips also to Nepal and Morocco. They work running courses in conjunction with flying schools around the world. In cooperation with Flying Fever, Adrex.com presents 3 places of Isle of Arran Paragliding interest.
The highest point of the island is Goat Fell with 2866 ft (874m). It is close to Brodick harbour. From Brodick you can take the Corrie road on the A841 park at Cladach and walk up Goatfell path. There are two take of areas both about few meters below the top. Landing areas are good around Brodick, the beach being the most suitable.
Situated close to Lochranza, northern part of the island, it is just 230 meters but a takes a wind from South West to North west and is very scenic . You can land close to the shoreline or in the fields if they are free from crops and animals.
Situated on the String road (B880), the place offers some 400 meters height. This hill takes a west wind and the huge area of moorland in front make this a good thermal collector on summer afternoons.
The leading person of the Flying Fever Paragliding School is one of the most experienced female paragliders in the UK. Zabdi Keen has been flying since 1989 since the inception of the sport in the U.K. She is a British Hang-gliding and Paragliding, APPI (Association of Paragliding Pilots and Instructors) and a Hong Kong paragliding Association registered instructor and Tandem Pilot. She has flown worldwide and started Flying Fever paragliding school in 1993. She spent some time competing and came first British woman in the pre- world cup in Brazil. She was chosen for the British Team for 2005. She was in charge of womans training development for the British Paragliding competitions. Flying Fever is now run by Zabdi and her partner Maurice Geraghty.
Visiting pilots are welcome but asked to contact Flying Fever Paragliding School.
The main international point to reach the Isle of Arran is Glasgow. From Glasgow centre take Paisley Rd. until the Glasgow airport and then continue by A737 southwest to and A78 for the Ardrossan Harbour. The car ferry terminal at Ardrossan Harbour is well sign-posted from the A78. Also trains run direct from Glasgow central to Ardrossan Harbour. Ferry operates between Ardrossan and Brodick (Arran) making the distance in 55 minutes. Booking is required for cars and it is advisable to come early in the morning to avoid queues.
Contacts: Flying Fever Paragliding School, Flying Fever, Strathwhillan Farm, Cott 2, Strathwhillan Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8BQ Tel. 01770303899 or 07717712727 For more information and places description go to: www.flyingfever.net
Source: Flying Fever Paragliding School website Thanks to Zabdi Keen. All images are property of Flying Fever Paragliding School. Video: Youtube
