Freedom Flight School - Lumby, British Columbia

Mélodie H.

J'ai reçu un vol en cadeau pour mon anniversaire. C'est une expérience inoubliable. 25 minutes à se déplacer comme un oiseaux; juste comme dans mes rêves. Et que dire de la Freedom flight school.. un endroit chaleureux avec une communauté acceuillante! Merci à Randy et Dave pour le vol!
Je recommande à tous d'y faire le grand saut!

guillaume B.

J'ai fait mon p1 et p2 début septembre. Si vous cherchez une place ou les instructeurs ont à coeur de vous faire voler et de vous transmettre leurs passions et leurs savoir, c'est chez eux qu'il faut aller. Ils m'ont fait voler le plus possible et etaient toujours prêts à me donner des conseils quand je kitais même à 7h le soir. Ils m'ont aidé à choisir mon matériel puis ont continué à me faire voler pendant que j'attendais d'avoir mon stock.

Merci encore à vous (Dave, Terry et Andrew) pour m'avoir fait rentré dans le monde du vole libre. Merci d'avoir endurer mon énergie et de m'avoir transmis un peux de vos connaissances. On se revoit l'année prochaine dans les airs!

pierre R. L.

Excellente école ! Les instructeurs s’adaptent aux étudiants et offrent un encadrement qui permet de progresser avec confiance ! Le site de vol est très bien aménagé et sécuritaire pour les débutants. Mon expérience a été très agréable et mémorable.

Céline P.

I booked tandem flights for my husband and I to celebrate my 30th birthday and it exceeded my expectations!! We both had the best time and I will forever remember the day! Although we had to reschedule a few times because the weather/wind was not cooperating, Dave communicated with me every time, was flexible, and overall a delight to deal with. The pilots were all very experienced and knowledgeable, and made us feel at ease by explaining the process clearly before we launched. I would recommend taking Gravol if you think you might feel sick though. I did not but my stomach started to feel uneasy after 20 min of flying (I usually don't have motion sickness but it happened!). I told Susan, the pilot I was with, and she made sure to fly more gently to help settle my stomach, and I felt better a few minutes later 🙂
I loved paragliding so much, I might do it again! Freedom Flight is 100% the place to go if you ever want to try, cannot recommend them enough!!

Marcio M.

If you're considering taking up paragliding and reading through reviews to help make your decision—look no further.

After extensive research on the best place in Canada to complete my P1 and P2 courses, all signs kept pointing back to Freedom Flight School. One phone call with Dave (the owner) sealed the deal for me, and I’ve had zero regrets since.

I flew from Ontario to Lumby, BC in mid-June 2025, ready to dive into two full weeks of training. From the moment I landed in Kelowna and met Terry (one of the instructors), I felt completely welcomed and confident I’d made the right choice.
Freedom Flight School offers an experience that’s truly immersive and authentic.

The school’s property includes a large camping area, and I pitched a tent right on-site. There’s something incredibly special about sleeping under the stars while pursuing your passion—but fair warning: bring a warm sleeping bag, as nighttime temps in June can drop to around 10°C.

The Pilots’ Lounge is a well-equipped communal space with couches, a fridge and freezer, BBQ, hotplate, microwave, coffee maker, and full kitchenware—everything you need to keep yourself fueled and comfortable. It overlooks the landing zone, where you can watch paragliders, hang gliders, and even small planes come in. The site also includes running water, clean washrooms, and a hot shower, making it a perfect setup for students and visiting pilots alike.

The instructors? Incredible.
Terry, Susan, Lorne, and Jerry—each brought their own style, expertise, and passion for the sport. A special thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge with such patience and enthusiasm.
And Dave—thank you for creating such a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The course progression felt natural and well thought out, each skill building on the last until the moment came for our first tows and eventual flights from Coopers. Your charisma and daily dedication don’t go unnoticed.

During my stay, I was lucky enough to be there for the Lumby Air Races, a week-long event that brings together pilots from all over Canada. The camaraderie was amazing—we’d spend the evenings playing cards and board games, swapping stories about flying sites across BC.

In the end, your choice is yours. But if you’re looking for a school that offers expert instruction, a welcoming community, and a chance to truly immerse yourself in the world of paragliding—choose Freedom Flight School.

Alex P.

Last year I started my journey to get my P1 then P2 for paragliding. I just graduated! This has been an unforgettable experience. Dave, Terry, and Andrew have been great instructors and take safety seriously. Freedom flight park has a community vibe with locals and travellers mixing over a common goal of flying. Looking forward to future visits and honing in on my skills.

Samantha G.

What an incredible experience! My mom and I each did a tandem flight with Dave and Chloe and it was incredible! They are so skilled and knowledgeable and provided an experience that we will talk about forever. We highly recommend Freedom flight and hope to come back again soon!

Enrico G.

Spur of the moment decision to try Tandem paragliding in Lumby.Bc.My Instructor/pilot was Susan ,she is great at teaching and communicating what to do, .Great experience, would like to do it again.
My only advice is to take Gravel or other pills for motion sickness if you tend to get seasick easy .
I got a little quasy a couple of times on fast ascend/descend.
I definitely recommend this company,they have great reviews.