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Your flight experience

From enquiry to take-off

Flying is one of humanity’s oldest dreams. Since the beginning of time, we have gazed at the sky, watching an eagle trace silent circles, and felt that quiet longing: to be up there, just once. Weightless. Free. With nothing between you and the world but the wind and the silence.

With tandem paragliding, this dream becomes tangible. You need no prior experience, no special preparation – just the desire to feel it. Everything else is in our hands.

Here we show you step by step how your flight experience in the Airpark Lienzer Dolomiten unfolds. From first contact to aftercare – clear, transparent, and just as we have lived it for many years.

In safe hands

Safety comes first

Before we talk about the thrill and the excitement, we want to assure you of one thing: your safety is non-negotiable. We fly exclusively in suitable, aeronautically flawless weather conditions – with experienced certified tandem pilots and regularly maintained equipment.

Our commercial liability insurance through Air & More provides you with additional protection. And if the conditions at the launch site are not one hundred percent right, we do not take off. This is not a limitation – it is our promise to you.

We want you to feel well looked after from the very first moment. Not because we say so, but because you sense it – in the calm with which we work, in the clarity of our communication, and in the experience behind every single movement.

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First contact

When you reach out to us, you can contact us via our website, by email at info@Gleitschirm-Tandemflug.com, or most directly via WhatsApp and by phone at +43 676 7293888. We especially value the personal contact via WhatsApp or phone, because our schedules depend on the weather and this allows us to respond to you flexibly and straightforwardly.

In our first conversation, we greet you personally, give you a brief insight into the experience at the Airpark Lienzer Dolomiten, and calmly address all open questions. Your preferred date, the number of people, body weight, age, any health considerations, and whether you’d like to fly with a voucher or book directly – we take care of everything.

The quickest way to reach us is via WhatsApp or at +43 676 7293888

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Requirements – open and honest

Transparency is an integral part of a premium experience for us. That is why we speak openly about the requirements, so you can feel confident from the very start.

Ideally, your body weight should be up to 110 kg. Upon request, we also fly up to 120 kg, and children under 30 kg are welcome by prior arrangement. As a rough guideline, a BMI of about 28 applies – though what always counts is your overall individual impression, not a number on the scale.

You should be able to walk briskly for about five to ten metres. Acute heart conditions or severe back problems unfortunately preclude a flight. In the case of a hip replacement, post-operative limitations, epilepsy, or a susceptibility to nausea – such as motion sickness or seasickness – we kindly ask you to let us know in advance.

If there are any doubts, we will discuss them with you personally and at ease. Because safety always comes first for us – and that also means being honest with you.

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The right package for you

Various packages are available for your flight experience. We take our time to explain the differences to you at ease – in terms of flight duration, thermal component, and the intensity of the experience. This way, you can make a conscious choice for the package that feels right for you.

The Premium Tandem Flight at € 190 offers the comprehensive experience. The Classic Flight is available from € 150, with the photo and video package from € 170. For those seeking the updraft and wanting to experience the mountains from the thermals, there is the Thermal Flight at € 250. The photo and video package can be added to most packages for an optional € 20 – so you can take your experience home with you.

No pressure, no rush. You decide what feels right for you.

Premium Tandem Flight€ 190Classic Flight incl. Photo & Video€ 170Classic Flight€ 150Thermal Flight€ 250
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Give the gift of an experience

If you’d like to give someone the dream of flight, we prepare the voucher with care for you. You can pick it up in person or have it conveniently delivered by post. After your order, we send the voucher along with suitable information material and confirm everything via email or WhatsApp. You will, of course, also receive the payment details for the bank transfer.

We clearly communicate the validity in the accompanying letter. Scheduling remains flexibly arranged – and weather-related rescheduling is possible at any time free of charge. This way, the gift recipient can take their time choosing the perfect moment.

Weather-related rescheduling is possible at any time free of charge – flexibly arranged and without time pressure.

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Your appointment – aligned with wind and weather

Paragliding thrives on the interplay with nature. We carefully coordinate every appointment with the current weather conditions, so your experience is not only safe but truly special. Many of our passengers get in touch shortly before their holiday or on the evening of their arrival day – after our daily weather briefing between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.

You’ll then receive all the important information, suggested dates, and a personal weather assessment via WhatsApp or your preferred messenger. Should an appointment not work out, we’ll find the next best time together. In the meantime, we keep you updated after each weather briefing.

Free rescheduling is a matter of course for us. Safety always comes first – and a great experience requires the right conditions.

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Meeting point on the day of your flight

On the day of your flight, we meet – depending on the arrangement – at the Touch Heaven landing site or directly at the ticket office at the entrance of the Lienzer Bergbahnen in Gaimberg. From there, we organise everything for you. We’ll let you know the exact meeting point in good time.

Depending on the wind and weather conditions, we take off either from Zettersfeld or Hochstein – both nestled amidst the Lienzer Dolomiten, with a panorama you won’t forget in a hurry. Plan for the entire experience to take about one and a half to two hours. We take care of everything – you simply need to show up.

Meeting point: Touch Heaven landing site or ticket office of the Lienzer Bergbahnen in Gaimberg – we’ll let you know everything in good time.

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At the launch site – calm and step by step

At the launch site, we prepare you calmly and methodically. No rush, no time pressure. After a brief, clear introduction, we put on the equipment together and go through the take-off procedure – so you know exactly what to expect.

During take-off, we first inflate the paraglider, then you run briskly alongside. When you feel the urge to sit down, simply keep running until we give you the signal. Then you tuck up your legs, lean back into the harness – and enjoy the feeling of the ground falling away beneath you.

You need no prior experience. We give you clear, calm instructions and are right by your side – from the first step to being airborne.

Well prepared

Motion sickness during a tandem flight: what to know before you fly

It can happen that a passenger feels sick in the air during a tandem flight. This isn’t unusual, and it’s usually classic motion sickness. If you are prone to it, tell us before the flight. We can then fly more calmly, avoid tight turns and keep the flight more relaxed.

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Why you can feel queasy while paragliding

It can happen that a passenger feels sick in the air during a tandem flight. This isn’t unusual, and it’s usually a case of motion sickness. Your body senses movement while your eyes sometimes report something different. This mismatch can irritate the balance system.

During tandem flying, gentle swaying, turns, thermals or longer circles in the air can intensify this feeling. The same thing happens when you drive on winding roads, ride a bus, travel by boat or experience other rocking movements.

That is why it’s important to tell us before the flight if you are prone to feeling sick while driving, on winding mountain roads, on a bus or while travelling.

The sooner we know, the better we can tailor the flight. We then fly more calmly, avoid tight turns, stay closer to the valley or keep the flight shorter and more relaxed. That way the tandem flight remains a beautiful experience and isn’t overshadowed by nausea.

Recognise the first signs in time

Motion sickness often doesn’t start with strong nausea. Common early signs are a queasy feeling in the stomach, fatigue, frequent yawning, increased salivation, sweating, headache, dizziness or paleness.

Later, stronger nausea, vomiting, dizziness, circulatory problems or rapid breathing may follow.

Important: tell your pilot immediately if you start to feel queasy in the air. Don’t wait until you feel really unwell. If we react early enough, we can adjust our flying style straight away or head calmly towards the landing site.

What you can do before and during the flight

Eat something light before the flight. Don’t come on a completely empty stomach, but not on a full one either. Very greasy, heavy or very salty foods can promote nausea. Light food is better.

Avoid alcohol before the flight. Caffeinated drinks, strong smells or a very full stomach can also intensify discomfort in sensitive people.

During the flight, it helps to keep your head as still as possible and to look into the distance or towards the horizon. Don’t keep looking down and don’t spend too long on your phone, camera or display. Reading or scrolling can worsen motion sickness.

Calm, deep and regular breathing can also help.

Medications and home remedies for motion sickness

If you are very prone to motion sickness, you can consider an anti-motion-sickness remedy in advance. Tablets often work best when taken about 30 to 60 minutes before travel.

Common active ingredients include dimenhydrinate, meclizine, cinnarizine or scopolamine. Scopolamine is used as a prescription patch and is usually applied behind the ear several hours before travel.

Important: some motion sickness medications can cause drowsiness, blurred vision or slowed reaction time. This can affect your ability to drive. If you take such medication, don’t drive yourself afterwards if you feel drowsy, sluggish or impaired.

Ginger is also frequently used against motion sickness and usually doesn’t cause drowsiness, unlike many medications. Homeopathic remedies such as Cocculus are sometimes used, but there is no reliable scientific evidence for their effectiveness.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have pre-existing conditions, take medication or are unsure, please only use motion sickness remedies after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

The most important things for your tandem flight

  • Tell us before take-off if you are prone to motion sickness.
  • Tell us immediately in the air if you start to feel queasy.
  • Look calmly into the distance and keep your head as still as possible.
  • Breathe slowly and regularly.
  • Eat lightly beforehand, but not too much.
  • Avoid alcohol before the flight.

Then we can shape the flight so that you feel comfortable and remember your tandem flight fondly.

Disclaimer

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Taking medications or herbal remedies is your own responsibility. For questions about dosage, side effects, interactions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, pre-existing conditions or fitness to drive, please consult a doctor or pharmacist. All information without guarantee.

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Your flight – the moment that stays with you

And then you are in the air. The sounds grow quieter, the world grows wider. Below you the Lienzer Dolomiten, around you only the wind and a silence you may never have experienced before. This is the moment you understand why people have dreamed of flying for centuries.

During the flight, we explain the surroundings and tailor the experience entirely to your wishes. Calm and leisurely, if you want to take in the vastness. A little more dynamic, if you want to feel it. You always have a say.

If you’ve chosen the media package, photos and videos are captured during the flight – so you can take this extraordinary change of perspective home with you. In suitable thermal conditions, we also offer you the opportunity to experience the updraft and see the mountains from an entirely different altitude.

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Gentle landing and a shared reflection

The landing is gentle, at the Touch Heaven landing site. Shortly before touchdown, you extend your feet slightly forward and up, together and relaxed – and we land safely in a seated position on the foam protector. Everything calm, everything step by step.

Afterwards, we take time for a shared debrief. If you booked the media package, we review the photos and video footage together. Once you’ve checked the material and confirmed it’s in order, we hand over the SD card – your memento of this special day.

Should a technical defect with the camera or SD card occur and the material be unreadable, the media package does not need to be paid for. Any further liability is excluded. We cannot guarantee the later functionality of the SD card.

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Payment and beyond

You pay for your tandem flight directly after landing, with the pilot you flew with. Expressly also after the flight, risk-free and without any advance payment. We want you to enjoy your experience without a care.

Cash payment

Cash is the easiest option. You can find nearby ATMs via the Austrian ATM search.

Express bank transfer via QR code

Alternatively, we offer a fast and free express bank transfer via QR code. After the flight, your pilot gives you a payment QR code. You scan it with your smartphone or directly with your banking app, confirm the transfer, and pay for the flight instantly and digitally.

The advantage: no cash, no card, no PayPal needed. The payment runs directly from your own bank account and is free for you. The payment details are already embedded in the QR code, so you don’t have to type in IBAN or amount manually.

PayPal and card payment

In addition, we also accept PayPal and card payment (debit and credit card). These payment methods are convenient but may incur fees depending on the provider.

Our preferred payment methods are cash and express bank transfer via QR code.

After your flight, you’ll receive a personal thank-you message from us. We appreciate your feedback and your recommendation – and we’re happy to tell you about special opportunities such as „Ski & Fly“, if you’d like to continue the dream of flying in winter in a way all of its own.

You can pay after the flight, risk-free and without any advance payment.

„Only flying is more beautiful…“

Experience Osttirol from above with us. Glide silently over the Lienzer Dolomiten, let your gaze wander across a mountain world that leaves you speechless. An experience as old as humanity’s dream of flight – and one we make possible for you. Simple, safe, and in the hands of our experienced certified tandem pilots.

For you, young and old alike. For everyone who wants to feel, just once, what freedom is like.

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