Thermal Chasers

Thermal Chasers Thermal Chasers offer Pilot flying trips and a unique opportunity for instructor training.

An organised group going to “the right place – at the right time – with the right people” across Europe.

READY? …… Celebration time!🐲🌀🌪️🪂Next week we will celebrate 500 days of Thermal Chasers flying days, from a possible 517...
16/03/2026

READY? …… Celebration time!🐲🌀🌪️🪂

Next week we will celebrate 500 days of Thermal Chasers flying days, from a possible 517 days, since 2006.

Due to (week booked in advance) then country-location selected that is flyable for that week, with 24hr departure notice!

Next weeks venue will be announced this Friday/Saturday…..😅☺️😁

First Minibus is now full! But there’s another minibus available with spaces 💪

Fancy joining us for just a few days? Or the week?

Register here 🙂
https://www.thermalchasers.com/

Thank you partners and all the 20years of Thermal Chasers Customers as you push along the Green Dragons Airsports legecy🫡🐲🇬🇧🚀🪂

Green Dragons Airsports
UP Paragliders
Wills Wing
BGD

27/02/2026

Day 5 Thermal Chasers Alicante, Spain🪂

That brings Thermal Chasers to 513 days flying in the mountains 🏔️, with 496 of those days successfully flown stacking up to countless years chasing the best conditions and the greatest adventures.😆

If you would like to join us on our next trip click the link below:

https://www.thermalchasers.com/

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationAndy ShawUP ParaglidersFlow Paragliders

26/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Alicante, Spain: Day 4 🌤️

Another day of steady progress and shared learning.

Staying focused on takeoff made things smoother.
A clear “launching” kept the flow calm and simple.🪂
Feeling the temperature shift reminded us the sea breeze was on its way.🌬️
Watching the gliders above gave us a quiet read on the air before stepping in.

Great day. Great learning.
Well done all pilots 👏🪂

Andy ShawGreen Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersFlow Paragliders

25/02/2026

Day 3 and we’re levelling up 🔥

Early start for that high take-off.
Ground training in the UK? ESSENTIAL.
If you’re going up push forward and commit.
Watch the sunset on a south-facing launch… you’ll get blinded 🌅
Read the drift on take-off finding the best lift over rocky terrain makes all the difference.

And good boots are non-negotiable 👌
Strong grip. Ankle support. Using Crispi Airborne GTX or Hanway Sky boots (available in the GD Shop …safety first.)

Lots of launching. Lots of airtime. Everyone helping each other.
What a time 🙌

Get ready for Day 4 🔥
Join the next one 👉 www.thermalchasers.com

Andy Shaw
Green Dragons Airsports
Thermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersFlow Paragliders

24/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Alicante Spain Day 2 ☀️
If launch timing isn’t quite lining up, pause and reset for 10 minutes. Come back focused and ready.
Keep it enjoyable, the right mindset makes all the difference.

Instead of waiting on thermals, take off and work the flatlands. Use your altitude wisely, thermals are often wider later in the day.
Stay patient. Stay sharp. Keep progressing.

Well done to all the pilots for a brilliant Training Day🪂

CFI - Andy Shaw

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersFlow Paragliders

23/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Alicante Day 1🇪🇸🪂
Strong sun. Sharp thermals. Big lessons.

Prep locked in. Flight plan checked.
Clean reverse launches. Eyes through every turn.
Reading the air, staying ahead of the game.

Costa Blanca serving heat and lift ☀️🔥
Day 2 let’s climb higher 💪🐲

CFI- Andy Shaw

Green Dragons Airsports Thermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association UP Paragliders Flow Paragliders

15/02/2026

Day 6 Thermal Chasers Lanzarote🪂

That brings Thermal Chasers to 508 days flying in the mountains 🏔️, with 491 of those days successfully flown stacking up to countless years chasing the best conditions and the greatest adventures.😆

Tom Ewington began learning about high-wind training techniques on the hang glider. He also put in solid practice on the paraglider, soaring up from the landing field and making the most of the Famara Ridge lift.🤩🪂

It was an incredible learning trip for everyone involved: full of progression, challenge, and unforgettable memories carved into volcanic horizons.👏

CFI - Andy Shaw

Pilots:
Tom Ewington
Peter Suchanek
Andrew Wilczur
Joe Stapleton
Paul Cane

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersWills Wing

13/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Lanzarote Day 5 🪂☁️
Good conditions and strong flying from the group.

Consistent lift, efficient climbs, and solid airtime across the board. Everyone making the most of what was on offer.

NEW Thermal Chasers record💪

Well done to Tom on a new personal best of 4 hours 39 minutes airtime. 👏

CFI- Andy Shaw

Pilots:
Tom Ewington
Peter Suchanek
Andrew Wilczur
Joe Stapleton
Paul Cane

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersWills Wing

12/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Lanzarote Day 4 🪂☁️

Over 10 hours of airtime across the group today solid effort from everyone!

Right place, Right time, Right people, and some good lessons taken from each flight. 🤞

Tom joined us today, integrating smoothly into the group and contributing to a strong team day. Well done to all the pilot’s , what a week it’s becoming on Thermal Chasers🤩

CFI- Andy Shaw

Pilots:
Tom Ewington
Sam Youseman
Peter Suchanek
Andrew Wilczur
Joe Stapleton
Paul Cane

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersWills Wing


11/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Lanzarote day 3🤩

Two epic flying days then a heavy inversion rolled in on day three, keeping the fog and cloud base low and making conditions tough. 🌫️
Instead of standing down, we turned it into a powerful training day, sharpening hang gliding skills and instructor techniques, with a strong focus on high-wind launch control. 💨🪂

CFI- Andy Shaw

Pilots:
Sam Youseman
Peter Suchanek
Andrew Wilczur
Joe Stapleton
Paul Cane

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersWills Wing


10/02/2026

Thermal Chasers Lanzarote Day 2 🪂

Right place, right time, right people. Massive flights,low saves, and a huge PB from Sam (1hr 40).

Energy high, skills refined and dialed in for the days ahead. 💥💪

CFI- Andy Shaw

Pilots:
Sam Youseman
Peter Suchanek
Andrew Wilczur
Joe Stapleton
Paul Cane

Green Dragons AirsportsThermal Chasers British Hang Gliding and Paragliding AssociationUP ParaglidersWills Wing


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