Brief

Tandems are run all year round from the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland (click here for map directions).

Tandem hang gliding with Cloud Base Productions is more than just a joy flight and you will experience what it is to be apart of the hang gliding community. You will help set the glider up and learn about the basics of flight and what it is to be a hang glider pilot. You will be under the care of a HGFA certified instructor who will guide you through the whole flight experience. As hang gliding is a weather dependent sport flights vary in length from 8 min's to 20 min's depending on conditions.

Who can fly?

Anyone who is 14 years or older can fly with people under 18 needing parental consent. You will need to be able to run a short distance and be able to understand and carry out simple instructions. There is also a weight limit of 80kg for the passenger.

What to expect

You will be taken through the risks of the sport and then asked to sign a waiver form that you understand these risks. You will then set the glider up with your instructor as he explains the basics of hang gliding and talks you through what will be happening. You will then be taught how to launch the glider and taken through all the safety aspects. This process takes about an hour and fully prepares you for your flight. When the weather conditions are good you will launch off the hill with your instructor experiencing what the eagles do. Flight time is between 8 and 20 min's depending on conditions. After the flight you will then help pack the glider up and depending on the landing zone it will take between 10 min's and an hour and a half before you are back at the launch site. We encourage that you have someone who will be able to drive a retrieve vehicle to the landing for pick up and also be able to take lots of photos through out the day. Flying like the eagles is an experience that you will hold close to you forever and once you have tasted flight it is hard not to look to the skies in a whole new way. We run courses if you feel the urge to become part of the flying community but do warn that it is highly addictive and feeling the freedom of flight can change your life forever.

What do I need to bring?

You will need a packed lunch bringing lots of water, the launch sites are a lovely area to have a picnic. There are toilet facilities at both launch sites. You will need to have a good pair of running shoes (thongs, high heels or boots are not acceptable). Wearing clothes that may get dirty and warmer wear during the colder months is advisable. If you suffer from motion sickness then you may want to bring known remedies to you for this.

Cost

Flights are charged at $225.00 per flight

Call Jay now on 0427 876 095 or click here to email.