Tandem Paragliding:
A Wing Built For Two
Tandem flights use a wing large enough to hold two people, an instructor and a passenger. Each person is seated comfortably in their own harness which are attached together, with the passenger in front, and the pilot right behind. Once we are soaring, the pilot can easily talk to the passenger and explain how to control the paraglider. If the conditions are right and the passenger is willing, the pilot can turn the controls over to the passenger and let them experience what it is like to fly an unpowered craft. Bring your camera because this is an experience you will not forget! Tandem flights usually last around 30 minutes.
We offer tandem flights 7 days a week year round both in the mornings and evenings. Morning tandems are typically done on the South Side of the Point of the Mountain. The South Side is very predictable and offers mellow flights off of the 300 foot hill in smooth lift. Evening tandems are held on the North Side which can be a bit more extreme with altitude gains of 2000 feet or more possible on somedays.
Tandem flights are a great introduction into the sport, or just something exciting to do similar to skydiving or bungee jumping, only the rush lasts for the entire flight, and you can be in control! Tandems are also useful for beginner and intermediate pilots to brush up on skills, maneuvers, or thermaling technique.
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