We’re now at the takeoff point, with magnificent sea views. In just 5 minutes, we’ll prepare the tandem paraglider. We’ll also give you some brief instructions to follow so that takeoff, flight, and landing are as simple as possible.
The Flight Seat: Your Backpack to the Sky
Before takeoff, we’ll help you get into the flight seat, which works like a comfortable and secure backpack. It has three fastenings to ensure your safety throughout the entire experience. At first, while standing, you might feel some discomfort or difficulty moving… but don’t worry! Once you’re in the air, you’ll be sitting comfortably, as if floating on a cloud.
Who Sits Where?
In a hire a paragliding tandem flight in Gran Canaria, the passenger sits in front and the pilot behind. Before every takeoff, we’ll ask if you’re ready. Only when you give the “ok,” the pilot will assess the wind and decide when to take off. Safety always comes first.
The Run That Makes You Fly
We’ll explain that even though you’ll feel some resistance from the paraglider when you start running, you must not stop! That’s your part of the adventure: a short run into the unknown.
And if something doesn’t go as planned… No worries! We just stop and try again. It’s that simple. Paragliding is a slow, progressive, and always controlled experience.
We’re Flying!
Once we take off, you’ll notice that the wind is no longer an obstacle, but your ally. The paraglider lifts off at just 15 km/h, and with a good headwind, you’ll be airborne in just 2 or 3 meters.
Once in the air, the pilot will tell you when to sit. Just go with the flow. Sit back, relax, and start enjoying that feeling of absolute freedom, that unique mix of excitement and peace that only flying can offer.
What Does Flying Feel Like?
In the air, you’ll feel smoothness, safety, and gliding. Within seconds, any initial nerves disappear, leaving only the pure thrill of the moment. That magical connection with the sky, the silence of the air, and a landscape that takes your breath away.
Want More Adrenaline?
If you love action and want an extra thrill, we’ve got you covered! For the more daring, our pilots can perform more radical maneuvers that will send your adrenaline soaring. All you have to do is ask!
Live the Flight You’ve Always Dreamed Of
We fly over spectacular landscapes, with the Atlantic Ocean at your feet and volcanic mountains within sight. Whether it’s your first time or you’re seeking a new adventure, tandem paragliding in the Canary Islands is more than just flying — it’s feeling truly alive.
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