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Costa Rica 2010 - February 2010
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France, Switzerland, & Italy
- June 2010
Dates
Thursday September 30th (arrival in Dalaman) to Sunday October 10th (departure from Dalaman)
Locations
Oludeniz, Turkey
Organizers
Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises & Wallowa Paragliding
Tour Leaders
Luis Rosenkjer & Todd Weigand
Tour Descriptions and Commentaries
Oludeniz is one of the most frequently visited paragliding sites in the world! We will be flying from high, majestic mountains overlooking the aqua blue Mediterranean Sea! Babadag, our main launch site, is more than 6000 feet above our landing zone on the white sand beach next to the hotel! Small islands dot the horizon while sailboats explore the rugged fiords of the coastal area surrounding Oludeniz. With around 400 daily tandem flights and multiple SIV courses being flown on a daily basis, the sky is never short of action!
If your desire is to climb in lift, the locals assure us that it is not rare to be able to climb all the way up to 12000 feet on a good day! That is 6,000 feet above launch and 12,000 ft above the Sea! We were only able to climb up to 10,000 feet in 2009!
Even if you decide not to thermal up, you will be rewarded with a 30-minute flight through smooth, laminar air! The flight will take you out over the sea with thousands of feet to enjoy the spectacular views while snapping off pictures, or burn through the extra altitude while practicing wingovers, asymmetric spirals, or your maneuver of choice!
After landing next to the hotel on Hizaronu beach, you may enjoy a warm swim in the sea before dining out at one of the many restaurants. Or, if you haven’t had enough, you can go back up to Babadag for another flight! We will provide two shuttles up to launch per day at scheduled departure times and if that still hasn’t satisfied your flying desires you can easily catch a ride up to launch for a small fee with the tandem pilots and passengers. They usually depart every 30 minutes throughout the day.
In 2009, we explored most of the local flying sites, but we will also be in contact with the most knowlegable local pilots for weather forecasting and site exploration outside of the Oludeniz area.
This trip is designed for pilots of all levels who have decent launching and landing techniques. As we venture away from Oludeniz to visit some other sites, a turbulence signoff will be required to fly since most of the inland sites have stronger, more demanding conditions. If pilots don’t have the required skills for these sites, they will be able to stay and fly the normal site at Babadag. Some of the inland sites do have some XC potential as well.
Spouses and friends will also enjoy this trip because there are endless activities available. Some of these activities could involve a visit to historic sites and ruins of a millenary culture, one-day excursions to Greece or the islands on a speedy boat, enjoying the beautiful beaches, swimming, sailing, or just eating the exquisite Turkish cuisine.
The guides, Todd and Luis, have gained prestige by leading paragliding trips for all levels to Iquique, Chile and the French Alps since 2001. Turkey will surely become another favorite trip for USA & Canadian pilots.
The Price Includes
Transfers between Dalaman Airport and the Hotel in Oludeniz on September 30th & October 10th
Accommodation in single or double hotel rooms with breakfast included
Transport to and from all flying sites
Daily weather updates
Site information and flying tips
Launching supervision
Radio communication with guides during flights
2 rides up to launch per day per pilot
Free DVD movie of the trip
Free T-shirt
Prices
Pilots double room $1,990
Pilots single room $2,250
Partners (non-pilots) double room (1 queen size bed) $1,590
Extra cost for transport to or from the Airport outside our group times $ 100
Price may change anytime before receiving payment due to the Euro rate.
Payment Options
For either partial or total advance payments the following range of discounts will be
applied proportionally to the received amount.
Before May 10th 15%
Before June 10th 10%
Before July 10th 5%
After August 10th add 5 % to our price
After September 1st add 10 % to our price
We accept cash, checks or credit cards
Requirements
To have completed P2 certification, VHF radio, DHV certified equipment, reserve
parachute and helmet.
Bookings or Questions
Click here to Send a message to Luis or Todd
Guide Information
Click here to See Guide Bios
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Oludeniz, Turkey - September 2010
Dates
Saturday, June 12th (arrival to Geneva) to Saturday, June 26th (departure from Geneva)
Locations
St. Hilaire, Annecy, Plain Joux, Chamonix, Mieussy, Verbier, Andrate, Les Saissis, Montlambert and others….
Organizers
Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises & Wallowa Paragliding
Tour Leaders
Luis Rosenkjer & Todd Weigand
Tour Descriptions and Commentaries
The French and Swiss Alps are where it all began in the 80’s! We will be taking you back to the Alps where paragliding has more history then anywhere else in the world!
The impressive beauty of the Alps is not a secret and many pilots consider this area to be the world’s “Mecca” of paragliding. We will be flying the heart of the Alps and will be surrounded by snow capped peaks, granite cliffs, and green forests with a patchwork of small fields and villages below. Mount Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, rises up to nearly 16,000 ft and seems to pierce the sky with its glacier covered peak when not surrounded by puffy cumulus clouds. Huge glacier carved valleys surround these majestic mountains and provide wide open landing sites next to small villages.
With local knowledge and weather forecasting we will guide you to the most favorable flying site in the area depending on the conditions. With our central location we will be able to spend at least one day flying in Switzerland and if conditions allow we will also travel through the Mount Blanc tunnel into Italy for one day as well!
This tour will accommodate pilots of all levels from P2’s to P4’s. Pilots will need good light wind launching skills. Most of the sites we will be flying provide light thermal soaring conditions. Advanced pilots will be able to climb up above the mountains and take in the impressive views of the snowy Alps from above. For those pilots who land early, we will be providing unlimited shuttles back to launch as long as pilots still want to fly! A few of the sites provide an opportunity for advanced pilots to fly some out and return and triangle flights. XC flying is not the focus of this trip though, and XC retrieval is not a part of the normal retrieval routes. Most of the sites we will be flying have over 2000 vertical feet and even sled runs last 20 minutes!
All the flying sites are less then 2 hours from where we will be staying in Megeve, a year around tourist destination just outside of Chamonix. Many of the sites we will be visiting are not only great flying sites, but are also world famous event locations such as St. Hilaire and Annecy. Mieussy is recognized as the birthplace of paragliding and will take us back to our roots! For those who want some extreme flying, we may also have the opportunity to fly off the “La Aguille du Midi” glacier on Mount Blanc at 12,540 ft or fly off the Petit Combin in Switzerland after flying up with a helicopter.
In order to make this trip affordable due to the ever strengthening Euro we have chosen to base our tour from an apartment complex in Megeve instead of a hotel location. Our accommodation will include several rooms’ apartments and a shared kitchen, but will be without room service. Single rooms will be priced differently than double rooms. See our room pricing below.
We would also like to invite any non-pilots to join us on this tour! If we have at least 3 non-pilots we will have a female interpreter who will be available during part of the trip to guide anyone out to experience the beauties of France from the ground! Non-pilots will also be welcome to join us during the daily flying activities during the rest of the trip.
Our comfortable van transportation will be available for other attractions and activities as well when we are not flying. Some special occasions may include dinner at “La Ferme” after a day of flying in Annecy or a night out on the town in Chamonix or Geneva.
Luis has led and organized this trip every year since 2001. Groups have ranged between 14 and 35 pilots each trip and every year it seems to get bigger and better!
During edition 2007 (Todd’s first), 26 pilots flew from the La Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc, taking off towards the South face and flying above La Valle Blanche.
We are here to fly, and that is what we will do! But during this tour we will also experience the French culture, eat some great food, and enjoy the magic of the French Alps!
The Price Includes
Transfers from and to Geneva Airport before noon on June 12th & June 26th
Accommodation in single or double room and shared kitchen apartments
Transport to and from all flying sites
Daily weather updates
Site information and flying tips
Launching supervision
Radio communication with guides and drivers during flights
Flight retrieval from LZ back to launch except La Aiguille du Midi
Interpretive guided tours for non-pilots
Free DVD movie of the trip
Free T-shirt
Prices
Pilots double room ( 3 - 4 rooms per apartment) $2,690
Pilots single room (3 - 4 rooms per apartment) $2,990
Partners (non-pilots) double room (1 king size bed) $2,490
Only 7 nights (first or second week Saturday through Saturday) 60 % of above
1 Extra day $ 280
Extra cost for transport to or from the Airport outside our group times $ 170
Price may change anytime before receiving payment due to the Euro rate.
Payment Options
For either partial or total advance payments the following range of discounts will be
applied proportionally to the received amount.
Before January 10th 15%
Before February 10th 10%
Before March 10th 5%
After April 10th add 5 % to our price
After May 1st add 10 % to our price
We accept cash, checks or credit cards
Requirements
To have completed P2 certification, VHF radio, DHV certified equipment, reserve parachute and helmet.
Bookings or Questions
Click here to Send a message to Luis or Todd
Guide Information
Click here to See Guide Bios
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Iquique, Chile - November 2010
Dates
Saturday, June 12th (arrival to Geneva) to Saturday, June 26th (departure from Geneva)
Locations
St. Hilaire, Annecy, Plain Joux, Chamonix, Mieussy, Verbier, Andrate, Les Saissis, Montlambert and others….
Organizers
Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises & Wallowa Paragliding
Tour Leaders
Luis Rosenkjer & Todd Weigand
Tour Descriptions and Commentaries
The French and Swiss Alps are where it all began in the 80’s! We will be taking you back to the Alps where paragliding has more history then anywhere else in the world!
The impressive beauty of the Alps is not a secret and many pilots consider this area to be the world’s “Mecca” of paragliding. We will be flying the heart of the Alps and will be surrounded by snow capped peaks, granite cliffs, and green forests with a patchwork of small fields and villages below. Mount Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, rises up to nearly 16,000 ft and seems to pierce the sky with its glacier covered peak when not surrounded by puffy cumulus clouds. Huge glacier carved valleys surround these majestic mountains and provide wide open landing sites next to small villages.
With local knowledge and weather forecasting we will guide you to the most favorable flying site in the area depending on the conditions. With our central location we will be able to spend at least one day flying in Switzerland and if conditions allow we will also travel through the Mount Blanc tunnel into Italy for one day as well!
This tour will accommodate pilots of all levels from P2’s to P4’s. Pilots will need good light wind launching skills. Most of the sites we will be flying provide light thermal soaring conditions. Advanced pilots will be able to climb up above the mountains and take in the impressive views of the snowy Alps from above. For those pilots who land early, we will be providing unlimited shuttles back to launch as long as pilots still want to fly! A few of the sites provide an opportunity for advanced pilots to fly some out and return and triangle flights. XC flying is not the focus of this trip though, and XC retrieval is not a part of the normal retrieval routes. Most of the sites we will be flying have over 2000 vertical feet and even sled runs last 20 minutes!
All the flying sites are less then 2 hours from where we will be staying in Megeve, a year around tourist destination just outside of Chamonix. Many of the sites we will be visiting are not only great flying sites, but are also world famous event locations such as St. Hilaire and Annecy. Mieussy is recognized as the birthplace of paragliding and will take us back to our roots! For those who want some extreme flying, we may also have the opportunity to fly off the “La Aguille du Midi” glacier on Mount Blanc at 12,540 ft or fly off the Petit Combin in Switzerland after flying up with a helicopter.
In order to make this trip affordable due to the ever strengthening Euro we have chosen to base our tour from an apartment complex in Megeve instead of a hotel location. Our accommodation will include several rooms’ apartments and a shared kitchen, but will be without room service. Single rooms will be priced differently than double rooms. See our room pricing below.
We would also like to invite any non-pilots to join us on this tour! If we have at least 3 non-pilots we will have a female interpreter who will be available during part of the trip to guide anyone out to experience the beauties of France from the ground! Non-pilots will also be welcome to join us during the daily flying activities during the rest of the trip.
Our comfortable van transportation will be available for other attractions and activities as well when we are not flying. Some special occasions may include dinner at “La Ferme” after a day of flying in Annecy or a night out on the town in Chamonix or Geneva.
Luis has led and organized this trip every year since 2001. Groups have ranged between 14 and 35 pilots each trip and every year it seems to get bigger and better!
During edition 2007 (Todd’s first), 26 pilots flew from the La Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc, taking off towards the South face and flying above La Valle Blanche.
We are here to fly, and that is what we will do! But during this tour we will also experience the French culture, eat some great food, and enjoy the magic of the French Alps!
The Price Includes
Transfers from and to Geneva Airport before noon on June 12th & June 26th
Accommodation in single or double room and shared kitchen apartments
Transport to and from all flying sites
Daily weather updates
Site information and flying tips
Launching supervision
Radio communication with guides and drivers during flights
Flight retrieval from LZ back to launch except La Aiguille du Midi
Interpretive guided tours for non-pilots
Free DVD movie of the trip
Free T-shirt
Prices
Pilots double room ( 3 - 4 rooms per apartment) $2,690
Pilots single room (3 - 4 rooms per apartment) $2,990
Partners (non-pilots) double room (1 king size bed) $2,490
Only 7 nights (first or second week Saturday through Saturday) 60 % of above
1 Extra day $ 280
Extra cost for transport to or from the Airport outside our group times $ 170
Price may change anytime before receiving payment due to the Euro rate.
Payment Options
For either partial or total advance payments the following range of discounts will be
applied proportionally to the received amount.
Before January 10th 15%
Before February 10th 10%
Before March 10th 5%
After April 10th add 5 % to our price
After May 1st add 10 % to our price
We accept cash, checks or credit cards
Requirements
To have completed P2 certification, VHF radio, DHV certified equipment, reserve
parachute and helmet.
Bookings or Questions
Click here to Send a message to Luis or Todd
Guide Information
Click here to See Guide Bios |
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FIRST-MOUNTAIN-FLIGHTS AND RIDGE SOARING CLINIC - July 2009
This clinic will be held in Caldera, Costa Rica. It will be during the rainy season and this allows us to fly during the mornings until mid afternoon in smooth ridge soaring conditions, pretty consistently, every day, before the weather starts deteriorating. We will do ground school and watch the videos from the day, after we get back from flying. We will also allow non participants to the clinic, to join us just for the fun of flying and having a great time!!
- Dates: July 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 2009
- Site: Caldera, Costa Rica
- Organizer: Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises LLC
- Instructor: Luis Rosenkjer
- Maximum vacancies for the clinic: 8
- Minimum students signed-in by May 1st: 6
- Maximum vacancies for non participants: 8
- Minimum non participants signed-in by May 1st: 6
- Prices:
Clinic participants (includes lodging) $ 690
Non participants (lodging not included) $ 390
!!SAVE $50!! Register by May 1st and pay only $ 640 or $ 340.
Requirements for clinic participants:
- P-1 rating or higher
- At least 10 tow flights
- Good ground handling skills.
- Own equipment is required including a 2 meter band radio.
Requirements for non participants:
- P-2 rating or higher.
- At least 20 mountain flights with excellent record.
- Excellent ground handling skills.
- 2 meter band radio.
PROGRAM (clinic participants):
- Wednesday, July 8th
2 PM - Pick up at San Jose airport at and transportation to lodging location.
5 PM - Two hour theory session.
8 PM - shuttle to Puntarenas (15 min drive) and back to lodging location
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
9 AM to 2 PM - Flights under radio guidance with shuttles from LZ to launch-site every hour
4 PM to 6 PM - Theory session (Thursday)
6 PM to 7 PM – Videos of the day.
8 PM - shuttles to Puntarenas (15 min drive) and back to lodging location
- Monday, July 13th
Trip to San Jose Airport, arriving at airport at 11 AM
PROGRAM (non participants):
- Wednesday, July 8th
2 PM - Pick up at San Jose airport at 2 PM and transportation to hotels in Puntarenas.
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
9 AM to 2 PM – Flights. Shuttles from LZ to launch-site every hour
2 PM shuttle to hotels in Puntarenas.
- Monday, July 13th
Trip to San Jose Airport, arriving at airport at 11 AM
Daily schedules subject to change, depending on weather conditions.
Price Includes (clinic participants):
- Lodging in double bedrooms, 1 bath every two rooms, and breakfast. (5 nights)
- Transportation from San Jose Airport to lodging location on scheduled time.
- Transportation to and from flying sites and retrieves back to launch-site with no limit every day.
- Transportation from our lodging location to Punta Arenas and back on scheduled times every day.
- Transportation from lodging location to San Jose Airport on scheduled time.
- 4 hours of theory sessions.
- Daily weather update.
- Radio guidance during flying (2 days).
- Site fees.
- Copy of raw video.
- Certificate of attendance.
Price Includes (non participants):
- Transportation from San Jose Airport to Puntarenas on scheduled time.
- Transportation to and from flying sites and retrieves back to launch with no limit.
- Transportation from hotel in Puntarenas to San Jose Airport on scheduled time.
- Daily weather update.
- Site information and flying tips.
- Site fees.
- Copy of raw video.
Registration, reimbursements and conditions:
- Register at 404-931-3793, or email to info@atlantaparagliding.com
- If, during 4 scheduled flying days, there aren't at least 4 flyable hours, a $80 refund
will be applicable for every participant.
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Monterrey,
California - Summer 2006 - $500
Ridge Soaring Clinic in Monterrey, California
Atlanta Paragliding travels to the coast of California for our Ridge Soaring clinics. The
site has over six miles of soarable sand dunes where you can fly with the sea gulls for hours!
In
this course you’ll learn how ridge lift works and how to master this most eloquent form
of flying. The nine day course starts on Saturday and goes till the Sunday of the next week.
You’ll attend a pre-trip briefing and be provided with sixteen pages of notes
and diagrams specifically written for this course. You’ll arrive prepared to start soaring.
This
course is appropriate for beginner students looking for that first extended flight to advanced
mountain pilots looking for a change of pace.
Accommodations are available from the Marriott
in Monterey to dirt bag camping. The area provides great bad weather distractions, (that is
if we have any, we often fly every day!) hiking in Point Lobos, visiting the world famous Monterey
Aquarium or wharf and cannery row. That means you can bring a non-flying friend and they can
have great time also.
Cost: $500 - Next Trip, July 2nd to July 8th, 2006
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