Tandem flights are an incredible way to soar with the birds and experience paragliding. Vision Paragliding offers instructional tandem flights from Woodrat Mountain. No prior experience is necessary for a tandem flight, or a 1 or 2 Day Intro Lesson.

Woodrat Mountain Tandem
$165

The Siskiyou Mountains offer amazing paragliding opportunities. We fly from Woodrat Mountain, which is located in the Applegate Valley 10 minutes SW of Jacksonville on HWY 238. We launch at 3500 ft, and fly above the landscape gaining a true birds eye view of the world below.

Tandem paragliding flights can be enjoyed by anyone under 260 pounds and of any age, with no prior experience necessary. Minors need to be accompanied by an adult.

The passenger sits in front of the pilot, and each person has their own harness. Launching involves a running a few steps together before becoming airborne. In the air we sit back and experience what it’s like to be a bird.

Flights last at least 20 minutes, often longer depending on thermal conditions. The temperature in the air is much cooler than on the ground, so dress warmer than you think necessary. Ask us about expected temperatures, as well as the possibility of landing at one of the local wineries.

The following are recommended:

• Athletic or hiking shoes/boots – no sandals
• Pants or jeans
• Warm clothing layers and a jacket
• Gloves
• Sun glasses and sunscreen
• Compact camera

Phone 541.708.1166 or email to schedule your tandem flight. We are often available last minute if you’re passing through town and the weather looks good. We look forward to flying with you!

Dates: 5/6 June 2010

Our Competition Flying Clinic focuses on racing & flying efficiently. The Competition Clinic not only helps pilots refine racing skills, but also to improve XC skills. It includes both classroom lecture and flying together on a competition task. We utilize scoring software and Google Earth to view and analyze track logs.

Competition Clinic fee:
$295

Greg brings his experience from flying and competing internationally and shares this knowledge in the clinic. Some of his results include:

• 1st – West Coast Paragliding Championships, Woodrat Mountain, Oregon USA 2008
• 2nd – BaWü Airgames, Oppenau, Germany 2009
• 3rd – Nordic Championships, Preddvor, Slovenia 2009
• 3rd – Rat Race, Woodrat Mountain, Oregon USA 2008

Some of the topics we cover include:

• Preparation
• GPS & Vario use
• Understanding the task
• Checklists
• Mindset
• When to launch
• Gaggle etiquette
• Getting a good start
• Turn points
• Speed to fly
• Strategy
• Flying with others / alone
• Common mistakes
• Staying safe
• Changing conditions
• Glide to goal
• Making goal
• Understanding scoring

Ask us about a private Competition Clinic custom designed for you.

Date: 8/9 May 2010

If you can go round in circles, you can go XC!

Our Thermal & XC Clinic will improve your overall knowledge and skill of mountain thermal flying. During the clinic some pilots will make their first cross country flights, while others perfect their technique. We cover numerous topics, giving you the foundation and knowledge to extend your XC flights. Each day we will have classroom lecture and discussion followed by flying together on a XC flight. After flying we will discuss our flight, and view our tracks on Google Earth.

Thermal & XC Clinic fee:
$295

Some of the topics we cover in our Thermal & XC Clinic include:

• Reading the weather
• Check lists
• Flight plan
• Finding thermals
• Flying clouds and convergence
• Staying out of clouds
• Flying with others/gaggles
• Hydration and mindset
• GPS and Vario use
• Speed to fly
• Getting low
• Staying safe
• Retrieves and radio use
• Common mistakes

Ask us about a private Thermal & XC Clinic custom designed for you.