Paragliding Tandems around

Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Australia!!!

From: Sasha Juvan
Saturday: 20:34

When I first discovered Paragliding it was in a tandem. What a great way to reclaim the freedom. When myt feet left the ground it was like all the stress of my daily routine just dissolved in air. Ever since I long for those sunny days with beautiful white clouds Australia is known for. Here we Paraglide all year round. Especially Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and North Stradbroke Island are going to take your breath away with stunning views. Paragliding in Queensland offers it all... beautiful coastal views and stunning inland flying under the clouds.

You can choose to experience the adventure of your life and see how it feels to fly like an eagle.

Picture: Paragliding Tandem Flight

So, escape your daily routine or make your travels double the fun. Discover the sensation of what it's like to be surrounded by nothing but air and beautiful view.

Bring your friends and family and share the excitement with them. You can make a full day trip and enjoy beach walks, swimming, have a picnic and chill out.

With SkyAdventures you are able to fly without any previous experience. You will instantly become a part of our team. After a 15 min briefing you get to fly with highly trained instructor, which is the easiest and safest way to experience the thrill of paragliding. The Sky is waiting for your Adventures.

Video: Sasha Paragliding on our 2010 Europe tour

What is Paragliding?

Paragliding is not to be confused with being towed behind a boat under those funny looking round-ish parachutes. It's not skydiving either. Skydiver's parachutes are ment for descent only - they can't fly up or stay up, they fall only.

Paragliders on the other hand are actual wings that can soar the gentle lifting air and (in suitable conditions - those beautiful days with white clouds) fly hundreds of kilometres far - using columns of lifting air we call "thermals". The current world record distance is 507 km.

They look like canopies, have no rigid structure and are kept in shape by the internal pressure of air in cells, with the pilot suspended by lines beneath. (See the picture below)

Paragliding is the most environment friendly way of flying. No engines, just riding on air. We call that Free Flying.

The most amazing thing about paragliders is they pack up into the size of a backpack when not in use. That makes them the ultimate adventure toy.

Picture: How does Paragliding work? (Paragliding tandem at Rainbow Beach)

Video: Sasha explaining the basics of Paragliding at Sunshine Coast

About Your Paragliding Tandem Flight

Tandem paragliding is easy. After only a couple of steps you are gently lifted off the ground and into the sky, embarking on a journey that will fill you with excitement and unforgettable memories. With video and photos you'll be able to share your experience with your family and friends and enjoy the flight over and over again!

Tandem gliders are designed to carry the weight of two people. You are seated in a secure and comfortable harness in front of your instructor and connected to the glider and to each other by spreader bars. This seating arrangement allows you full unobstructed vision of your flight.

If the conditions allow it you'll get to take the controls of the glider (under the supervision of your instructor) and experience the sensation of flying a paraglider yourself!

Picture: Launching a Paragliding Tandem takes only a couple of steps

Touchdowns are soft. Sometimes you don't even have to make a single step when gently greeting the ground. Experienced pilots can land a paraglider on a post stamp and you will be flying with the best.

Safety

Paragliding is considered extreme sport however at Sky Adventures passenger safety is our first priority and we have an immaculate safety record. Flights will be postponed or rescheduled if the weather conditions are not suitable.

All passengers will be required to sign a legal indemnity form prior to their flight.

Equipment

Be ready for adventure and wear your biggest smile!

Apart from that you'll need:

Sporting shoes.
Comfortable casual clothes (We recommend long sleeved jacked, full length pants and a hat).
Sunscreen.
Plenty of water.

All other equipment needed for your flight is provided.

Duration

The whole experience lasts about an hour if the conditions are favourable. Please read our Terms and Conditions before you Book your Paragliding Tandem Flight.

Picture: Paragliding into the sunset above Brisbane

In-flight Video and Photos

For safety reasons we strongly recommend passangers not to carry cameras during their Tandem flight. However, in-flight Video and Photos are available per request through our specially designed secure camera monopod that can be taken up by your Instructor and give you 360⁰ views of you and your flight. Please let us know at the time of your booking if you would like your flight recorded on camera and/or stills.

Who are we?

SKYADVENTURES is the first and only Brisbane based specialized Paragliding Tandem facility and is fully approved by the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia (HGFA). It is a permanent satellite flight training facility of Poliglide, run by Chief Flight Instructor Andrew Polidano. We are located in Brisbane, QLD and operate all year round.

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SKYADVENTURES is owned and operated by Flight Experience Instructor
Sasha Juvan. His flying career began in 1996 in Europe and he has since
accumulated thousands of Paragliding flights in Europe and Australia. Sasha has
an impeccable safety record and is an appointed HGFA Senior Safety Officer
and acts as a Safety Officer for 3 QLD Paragliding Clubs. He is also an active Skydiver and a Rock climbing Instructor.

Sasha Juvan

Video: Sasha paragliding with a Wedgetail Eagle

Europe Tandem Tour

For those ready for THE adventure of their life we offer exclusive Paragliding Tandem Holidays in Europe. Experience the old continent from birds' perspective! Fly over old castles, small picturesque villages and experience the remote Alpine valleys with stunning nature. After this adventure, you will never be the same.

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Picture: Neuschweinstein Castle - like out of a fairytale

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Picture: Flying in the Alps

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Video: Paragliding tandem on our Europe tour 2010

We are flying all year round...

Is it a sunny day outside with some nice clouds around? You probably won't get us on the phone. We are up in the air flying. So send us an email, book your flight and come, join us!

Yours faithfully,

SKYADVENTURES team

Picture: There's nothing like a happy face!

P.S.
Once we have confirmed your Inquiry you can Book Your Flight by clicking the "book now!" button below. Paragliding Tandem flight costs $220 but you don't have to pay it all now.

Only $19!!!

... will book you your own spot now so there's no waiting in line for you on the day of the flight. Pay the remaining ballance on that day. Now, how does that sound?

P.P.S
At the end I just thought you might want to see for yourself how Miha felt on his SkyAdventures paragliding tandem flight during our 2010 Europe tour. We are only showing the last bit of the flight, where Sasha enters a deep spiral and does a couple of wingovers (both classic flight maneuvers) to spice it up. Enjoy...

Video: Paragliding spiral and wingovers