Speed Flying in BC — FlyBC Savona
ACTIVELearn speed flying at FlyBC in Savona, BC
FlyBC Airsports — Savona, BC
http://www.flybc.org/training.htm — Savona, BC. Canada's safest training site with 360-degree launch orientations. HPAC & USHPA certified instructors. P1 intro course (2 days, $600), P2 certification (7 days, 25+ high flights). No paragliding levels required for speedflying. Call: 604-618-5467.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| FlyBC Airsports | From $600 CAD |
FlyBC Course Options
http://www.flybc.org/training.htm — Ground school, ground handling, solo flights. Good first step to get airborne and see if you love it.
http://www.flybc.org/training.htm — 25+ high flights, ridge soaring, thermalling signoffs. Fastest certification method in BC.
http://www.flybc.org/advanced.htm — Simulation of incidents in flight. Advanced maneuvers and recovery techniques over water.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| 2-Day Intro (P1) | $600 CAD |
| 7-Day P2 Certification | Call for pricing |
| SIV (Advanced) | Call for pricing |
Why FlyBC Works for Speed Flying
Advantages
- No paragliding certification required as prerequisite
- Savona has 360-degree launch sites — flies in any wind direction
- HPAC & USHPA certified instructors
- Fastest P2 certification in BC (7 days, 25+ high flights)
- Located in BC — no travel to Utah or Alaska needed
- Your 2 hours of indoor skydiving gives you body awareness that transfers well
- Can progress from intro to speedflying within the same school
Drawbacks
- Site is http only — may load slowly or not at all in some browsers
- Call 604-618-5467 for current pricing and availability — website may be outdated
- Savona is ~5-6h drive from Fernie
- Season dependent — check current schedule before booking
FlyBC Contact & Location
Phone: 604-618-5467. Radio: 146.415 MHz. Canada's safest training site.
Action Items
6 items- Call FlyBC: 604-618-5467 — ask about speedflying course availability and pricing for summer 2026
- Ask what equipment is provided vs what you need to bring
- Ask about accommodation options near Savona during the course
- Book the 2-day intro ($600) first to test the waters, then commit to the full course
- Check HPAC membership requirements — may need to join before flying: hpac.ca/schools-and-certified-instructors
- Ask about gear rental vs purchase — entry-level speedwing + harness is $2,600-3,100