I got my first Paraglider flight of the holiday in today!
We arrived at Oludinez at about 10am this morning and were checked in to our hotel by 11am.
I was down arranging a lift to the top of the hill soon after :}
Flying here works out at about $20, which is $10 for the ride and $10 for the park enterence fee.
We started the drive at 2pm. I was mistakenly derssed in a T-Shirt when I boarded the 4WD truck for the hour long ride to the launch..
It got colder as we climbed and by the time we got to the launch point at 1700m above the beach, it was freezing.
(Remember to wear flight suit next time)
The truck was filled 1/3 by tandem flight passengers and 2/3 by pilots - They make lots of money doing tandem flights here!
The launch was a little stressful due to the height but not difficult - the time to come straight down to the beach is about 20 minutes
After taking off, I found some thermal lift and was able to climb about 200m above launch, but the thermals were very rough and a was feeling a little airsick and it was getting really cold, so after 40 minuted, I decided to head for the beach.. Great landing on the beach after a flight time of an hour!
We went out for a meal and celibratory beer - I really like the local Efes beer, anyway, its time to sleep now and I am flying again in the morning..
Below, is a not very good movie that I took during my flight!
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Hey, the movie's great Clive. The height is fantastic, and the sound really sets it of well.
Much too flattering :)
You mean, too much fluttering?
hey buddy, you now need commantary, this would be fantastic, mabe some music (glass of red or two tehe!!). Fantastic scenery. so the flying is as good as they say? wish I was there
I like the tiny churps from the vario at the end. Did you have the sink alert turned off? !!!!
Andrew
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