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A powered paraglider is a personal recreational aircraft that uses an engine
to fly in the sky, combining a paraglider and an engine power unit. During the
entire activity, the instructor will accompany the participants and control
the direction. The participants only need to enjoy the beautiful scenery at
high altitudes.
Due to factors such as weather and wind direction, you will need to confirm
whether you can take off and the specific take-off address before 9 am on the
day of the experience. If you are unable to take off due to factors such as
unsatisfactory wind direction on the day of the experience, you can choose to
reschedule or get a refund. If you encounter a day that is confirmed to be
unable to take off, we will contact you in advance and ask you to reschedule
or refund.
Sessions: morning session & afternoon session. The sessions are generally divided into morning sessions at 10:00/11:00 and afternoon sessions at 13:00/14:00/15:00. The meeting time will be confirmed with you before 9:00 am on the day of the meeting.
Location: The take-off location is usually located in but not limited to the following addresses: Nakajo City (中城モール), Urumashi (Uruma City Sea Road) or Yomitan Village (Kumiohara Beach), which is about 40-60 minutes drive from Naha City. It will be adjusted according to the wind direction on the day. The detailed meeting point will be confirmed with you before 9 am on the day.
Time: Total time is about 1 hour, aerial experience time: about 10 minutes.
Regarding pick-up and drop-off: Pick-up and drop-off service is currently unavailable. Please go on your own and arrive at the flight location 10 minutes in advance.
—FAQ—
Q: How safe is paragliding?
A: Paragliding has gone through more than 30 years of development, with
several technological upgrades and a complete set of testing and inspection
standards. The paraglider can automatically recover within a few seconds after
the wing is broken due to turbulence. There is a 15 cm thick sponge or a 30 cm
thick air bag cushioning under the seat, and a spare parachute as a last
resort for self-rescue. It can be said that today's paragliding equipment is
very mature and safe.
Q: I saw other parachutes flying very high, but my instructor didn’t take me
to fly high. What’s going on?
A: Paragliders are unpowered aircraft and cannot climb to any height like
airplanes. They must rely on rising thermal currents to climb. However, rising
thermal currents are intermittent, and each one has a different diameter,
rising speed, and rising apex. Those paragliders that get particularly high
are those that are lucky enough to catch a strong thermal current. So even
though the instructor wants to fly high, the altitude of each flight is
unpredictable.
Q: Is there anything I need to do to cooperate with the coach?
A: The takeoff phase is the only part where you must cooperate with the
instructor. First, you must wear the right shoes for running. When the coach
says "Run, run, run" behind you, you must run forward with big strides until
your feet leave the ground and fly out of the take-off field boundary.
Frequently, passengers are too scared to run and sit down on the ground; other
times, because the wind is strong when the parachute is opened, the
passengers' feet are temporarily off the ground, and then they sit down, but
touch the ground again after a moment. Both situations must be avoided,
because once the passenger sits down and stops running, the coach will not
have the strength to drag him and takeoff will fail. In the worst case, two
people would fall to the ground, and in the worst case, they would roll down
the hillside several meters. Remember to do everything you can to keep your
feet pointed downward during takeoff. Even if you are temporarily airborne, be
prepared to touch the ground and run again until you are out of the takeoff
field!
Q: Can I bring a camera or mobile phone to take my own photos?
A: It is strongly recommended not to bring your own camera for taking photos
and videos, as it may be damaged due to falls, etc. If you must take pictures,
you can use your mobile phone (bring your own selfie stick). Please be sure to
tie the camera to the seat bag with a rope or hang it around your neck. The
club is not responsible for any damage or loss.
USD 90.65