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Paragliding |
Paragliding
Thailand
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| Paragliding Elementary Pilot Level |
The Paragliding beginners course will cover ground canopy control, basic flight theory, site assessment, parachute landing falls, take off and landing skills and basic meteorology and air law. It is approx 5 days including 1 day of theory, videos etc. with a small exam at the end based on the BHPA's (English) standard. All equipment for this course is supplied (A small discount is given if you have your own kit).
All the initial paragliding training is done at 3 sites in Pattaya and will take you to the equivalent of BHPA Elementary Pilot level.
| Paragliding Club Pilot Level |
The
Paragliding Intermediate level is an additional 5 days (Approx.).
It covers more practical flying skills and is done at Petchaburi.
It will cover ground to air instruction over radio, spot landings, soaring flights, rapid descents, collapse recovery and theory plus exam. You must have your own equipment for this course!
This course will take you to the equivalent of BHPA Club Pilot level.
| Paragliding Tandem Flights |
Why
not take a 30 minute Paragliding Tandem flights at Kao Dan mountain
in Petchaburi.
Paragliding is a great way to see the beautiful landscape of Thailand from altitude and in serene silence...
It is also a great way to find out if Paragliding is for you...
Please contact us for details of Paragliding courses and experiences.
| Paramotor |
Paraglider
to paramotor conversion training
is also available.
| Paragliding Course Prices and brief description |
PLEASE CHECK OUR NEW PARAGLIDING PAGE FOR COURSES IN THAILAND.
Thailand |
Package
& Price |
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Level
8 - "First time paraglider course" Learn at our school one hour from Bangkok. By the end of this course you will have learnt how to set-up, launch and land your paraglider for short flights (approx. 10m altitude). *This course can be used as an Introduction to Paramotoring. |
4 Days, 3 Nights. Ground handling and first flights. Included - Transfers, Accommodation and Food. |
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Level
B - "Advanced paraglider course" Learn at our location two hours from Bangkok. A 60-70m high mountain area. By the end of this course you will be a confident paraglider who can fly in a variety of locations and conditions with confidence. |
7 Days Independence and confidence in the air as a paraglider pilot. Included - Transfers, Accommodation and Food. |
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| Level C - "Stunt flying" | Coming soon. | |
Paragliding adventure days Equipment and mobile support is provided |
1 Full day. Included - Transfers, mobile support and Food. |
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Get
in touch for more information.
| Locations in Thailand that we can offer Paragliding and Paramotoring... |
A
northerly facing ridge about 3km is easy to drop onto from the north
east facing take off. Hills form most of the surrounding terrain.
There is a good road to take off.
You MUST report to the Forestry office half way up the road before you fly. No site fees to pay!
A good site for the prevailing northerly winter wind.
| Take off Height | 800 Meters |
| GPS | --- |
| Wind | N - NE - E |
Khoa
Sadao is one of the best cross country flying sites in Thailand.
The take off area is situated in the middle of a 5 km 'bowl' shaped
south facing ridge.
This ideal topography allows pilots plenty of soaring time to get the right thermals from the flatlands in front.
Ample landing areas, the facilities of a local golf complex and beautiful scenery make this a great paragliding site.
| Take off Height | 220 Meters (550 M asl) |
| GPS |
014¾55 00 N 101¾36 00 E |
| Wind | SE - S - SW |
Petchaburi
is the most recent site to be opened in Thailand, It is also the
nearest flying site to Bangkok. There are ridge/hills to the North
and South with flatlands to the East. People fly all weekends and
you must join the TGC to fly there (Membership available on launch)
daily flying charge 100 baht (privatly owned hill).
| Take off Height | 304 Meters |
| GPS |
013¾01 57 N 099¾48 08 E |
| Wind | SE - E - NE |
Rayong offers a very long beach for paramotor beachcombing, great in the early evening.
We have two tandem paramotors for passengers...
Rayong also offers some good training and winching areas.
| Take off Height | 0 Meters |
| GPS | --- |
| Wind | SW - W - NW |
Khao Pang is another classic XC site, a 3 Km ridge with East and West side take off areas, good flatlands flying and ample landing areas.
| Take off Height | 295 Meters |
| GPS |
010¾ 35 00 N 099¾ 08 00 E |
| Wind | All Directions Possible |
Phom
Matep Cape offers some spectacular coastal soaring.
There are no bottom landing areas, only sea!
You must be confident of your top landing before you fly here!
| Take off Height | Approx 100 Meters |
| GPS |
000¾ 00 00 N 000¾ 00 00 E |
| Wind | SE - E - NE |
Who runs our Paragliding courses?
Extreme Sports Cafe and it's partners run paragliding courses and paramotoring courses in the UK, Spain, Cyprus and Thailand. We are quite confident that we have the UK, Europe and Asia well covered with a range of exciting, challenging and fun courses for you to learn to paraglide and paramotor in most parts of the world and will have centers in Australia and elsewhere soon... In Thailand we have adventure days where our skilled guides will take you to locations perfect for this sport...
Where
do I take it from here?
You can go on more advanced paragliding courses,
like our "Stunt Flying" in Thailand, join a club and / or buy
your own paragliding equipment and paraglide whenever you want. Let
us know how we can help...
You could also look at putting power behind your paragliding experience and learn to paramotor...
If
you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to get back to
us – we’ll be only too pleased to help. After all, the team
at ESC are passionate about our various sporting disciplines – we
want you to be, as well!
GET IN TOUCH WITH
US NOW TO START YOUR PARAGLIDING ADVENTURE…
For a personal consultation, or to book a paragliding
course why not give us a call, or log on for an online chat..
For a paragliding information pack please complete our On-line
Enquiry form.
Alternatively, drop us an email: info@extremesportscafe.com
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