Paraglider flight with a certified instructor

5.00(3)

A powered paraglider is one of the only aircraft that can safely fly just a few feet off the ground. This allows us to see wildlife, birds, local scenery and treetops up close and with a 3D view not possible when cruising at 1000ft. It is also capable of flying 3000ft or higher, if that perspective is desired. For takeoff, the paraglider wing is laid out on the grass behind the trike. We throttle up; the wing comes up; we taxi and then take off. This aircraft only flies 25 mph relative to the wind, so if we have a 5 mph headwind, we'll only be going 20mph groundspeed when the aircraft gently lifts off the ground. We are outfitted with helmet-to-helmet communication for the duration of the flight. If the student is comfortable and time and weather allows, we will ascend to 2000ft and glide down in perfect silence. The only sound during this descent is the wind in the lines and the sound of your own breathing. Students often comment on this as being the highlight of the flight.

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Disclaimer: The whole experience is about an hour (15 minutes before, 30 minute flight, 15 minutes after).
I will check the weather forecast 20 to 24 hours before the flight and let you know if it's good. There is always the slight possibility that we have to cancel the flight due to unforecasted wind conditions.
If we cant achieve a long enough flight we will bring you back out for another flight or prorate your lesson accordingly.
This flight is for instructional purposes only