The New Generation
of Hang Gliding
Starts Here.
From first flight to certified instructor — a structured European pathway for pilots aged 16–27. Built on sport science. Backed by flightschools.
The sport that taught the world to fly is facing its biggest challenge yet.
The average hang glider pilot in Europe is over 45. Clubs are shrinking. Training programmes are scattered, inconsistent, and built for a generation that’s already flying.
Young people who want to fly have nowhere to start. No peers. No structured path. No reason to stay.
That’s not a sport dying. That’s a sport waiting for someone to rebuild the entry point. We built it.
6+
16–27
1-8 AUG '27
A Programme. A Standard. A Community.
Access
No hidden barriers. We work with partner schools and clubs across Europe to make the first step affordable, local and safe.
Progression
Clear steps from first flight to certified instructor — aligned with the European Qualification Framework and MBO sport education standards.
Belonging
A European network of young pilots who train together, share camps, and build the culture the sport has never had before.
Growth
Every participant is a potential mentor, instructor or club leader. We design the pathway from day one — not as an afterthought.
Fly Camp 2027.
The Week That Changes
How You Think About Flying.
One week. One location. Pilots from across Europe. Expert coaching, real flights, and the community that makes people fall in love with the sport for life.
Our partners:
Who Next.Aero.Gen Is For
Build Your Next Generation — Together.
We work with federations across Europe to create youth pathways that feed into existing licensing structures. No competition. A stronger sport for everyone.
You Want To Fly. We’ll Show You How.
Whether you’ve never touched a glider or you’re logging your first solo hours — Next Aero Gen gives your training the structure it’s been missing.
Add A Youth Pathway To Your Club Or School.
The Next Aero Gen curriculum is built on the Safeflight Standard and aligned with national and international federation requirements. Partner with us and carry the quality mark.
Not A Project. A Standard.
Next Aero Gen is built on the Safeflight Culture Framework — aligned with NOC*NSF, DOSB, CNOSF and Sport & Recreation Alliance.
Our curriculum meets the European Qualification Framework.
Safeflight Standard
Quality framework for clubs and schools across 7 governance domains — from safety protocols to instructor certification and club governance.
EQF-Aligned Curriculum
Pilot progression built to European Qualification Framework standards, structured from MBO sport education level up to certified instructor.
Federation Partnerships
KNVvL (NL) and growing. Open for all national hang gliding and free flight federations to join the European quality framework.
The Sky Isn’t
Closing.
It’s Opening.
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