Questions and answers about the general requirements
You can fly at practically any time of day or year. In the morning, the air is calmer and there is no turbulence to disturb the flight. In the afternoon - especially in summer - it can become a bit more thermally active, but this often allows us to ascend. If this becomes too uncomfortable for a passenger,
Yes. The altitude when flying is perceived quite differently than when you look down into the abyss from a high tower, for example. When paragliding, you are "held" from above.
A certain level of sporting fitness is of course an advantage, but not absolutely necessary. You still have to be able to walk. Often we have to walk 5-15 minutes to the actual starting place.
Diseases such as high blood pressure, circulatory disorders, heart complaints, etc. must be reported when ordering.
The minimum weight is 25 kg, the maximum weight 110 kg. Please let us know if you want to enrol your child for a flight so that we can prepare the appropriate equipment.
There are currently no age restrictions to fly as a passenger. In the case of minors, a declaration of consent (in writing) from both parents is required.
Our tandem pilots have a lot of experience in both solo and tandem flying. We fly very often and under different flight conditions. In addition, we all come from our flight area and know the conditions of the Bernese Oberland.
Safety is our top priority, we do not make any compromises and therefore sometimes decide to
We strongly recommend hiking or mountaineering boots to prevent unwanted twisting when running, especially during take-off or landing. This is an important concern on our part in order to avoid unnecessary injuries.
If a passenger is wearing unsuitable shoes, the pilot decides on the spot whether the
