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FOR TANDEM PASSENGERS


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PRICELIST FOR MARCH, APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2023

INCLUSIONS

  1. An experienced pilot
  2. Professional ground crew
  3. Proper Orientation
  4. Pre-flight simulation
  5. Full flight equipment
  6. Safety gears
  7. USE of pilot GoPro (add-on pay for video files)
  8. Transportation from landing zones
  9. Logcabin entrance fees
  10. Sky Escape viewpoint entrance fees
  11. Flysite exclusive pass
  12. Gentle gliding over scenic views
  13. Discount on overnight stays: LOG CABIN HOMESTAY, GLAMPING, CAMPING or KUBO
  14. Be a supporter of our local pilots dream to be part of the paragliding Philippine Team

OUR ADVOCACY

We are a non-stock non-profit association. 100% income from your flights goes to the training funds of our grassroots Indigenous People’s (IP) pilots who are being developed as athletes for the Philippines’ paragliding team.

AGE LIMIT

Our youngest passengers are 3-4 years old. As long as they can understand and follow instructions like “run” “stop” “leg up”. Our oldest passenger was 75 years old. As long as they don’t have any major health conditions.

WEIGHT LIMIT

Minimum: 40KG
Maximum: 90 KG. Flight will be scheduled during strong winds. Expect a shorter flight during weak winds.

YOUR SCHEDULE

  1. FLIGHT DATE
    Dates may change according to weather and wind conditions. Please keep your 2 requested flying dates open. If the rain comes early or bad wind conditions happen on the first date, we will need to move you on the second date. We will send you updates on the weather closer to the dates of flying.
  2. FREE YOUR DAY
    Our flights usually start from 10 AM until 4 PM. Because weather is unpredictable, it is important that you free your schedule for the whole day. Due to real time changes of wind direction and condition, your flight may be moved earlier or later than the estimated time.
  3. YOUR TIME SLOT
    A day before your flight, we will create a Facebook group chat to inform you of your estimated time slot. Passengers will be arranged according to weight and wind speed on that day.
  4. FLIGHT DURATION
    All flights are wind-dependent. The average time is 10-15 minutes in good winds. If winds are great, you can go longer than 20 minutes. Note: the longer the flight, the more chances for you to get dizzy. The minimum flight time is 7 minutes.

DOWNPAYMENT

To reserve your priority slot, a ₱500.00 down payment (₱1,000 for holiday rate) is required for each person.

WHAT TO WEAR

  1. Wear your facemasks
  2. Comfortable t-shirt, dri-fit top or longsleeves
  3. Long pants or leggings
  4. Close shoes or sports shoes – no slippers or sandals (please make sure your shoes are fit and snug to avoid tripping and slipping in the take-off zone)

WHAT TO BRING

  1. Covid-related essentials
  2. Water and snacks
  3. Personal medication
  4. Sunblock, shades or any sun protection
  5. Insect repellant, alcohol or wet wipes
  6. Foldable chairs, mats, hammock or tent
  7. Anything to do while parawaiting
  8. A fun and adventurous spirit

WHAT TO DO

  1. DIZZY TAB
    If you easily get dizzy, drink Bonamine or any dizzy tab an hour before your flight.
  2. SLEEP WELL
    Sleep well the night before your flight, if you don’t you may get easily dizzy.
  3. BRING A JACKET
    It can get very cold or very hot up in the take-off zone.
  4. FOR THOSE WHO PAID FOR ADD-ONS (ON THE SPOT PHONE TRANSFER)
    Free up to 5 GB storage on your phone for the transfer of your video. Or bring your own SD card.

WHAT NOT TO DO

  1. SCHEDULE IMPORTANT MEETINGS ON YOUR FLIGHT DATE
    Keep your day open because wind condition changes so your flight may be earlier or later than the expected time.
  2. EAT A HUGE MEAL
    Do not eat a huge meal before your time slot. Light snacks are ok. You can bring food for after your flight
  3. STAY UP LATE
    Sleeping late the night before your flight will make you easily dizzy

WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. PARAWAITING
    Rain or good winds will come and go, so we wait for the right conditions to take-off. If you are flying in a group, bring something to entertain you while waiting.
  2. TAKE OFF AREA
    Our pilots will bring you to the take-off point. Or you can choose to walk up there after the orientation. It is a 5-minute walk.
  3. YOUR OWN GO PRO OR PHONE – Personal items will be your responsibility. We will not be liable if you drop it or break it for whatever reason. For safety and operational reasons, we will use the pilot’s GoPro for all flights.
  4. DO NOT TOUCH OR PLAY WITH PILOTS’ WINGS AND EQUIPMENT – During preparation and after landing, please do not touch, sit or step on our wings. Also, do not touch the pilot’s harness or gears as you might mess with the reserve parachutes. This is for your safety.
  5. FOR PASSENGERS WITH FEAR OF HEIGHTS OR THOSE EASILY DIZZY – Do not look down until you’re comfortable in your seat. If you get dizzy, just lean back on your pilot and try to relax, tilt your head up so blood and oxygen will flow easily.
  6. DO NOT FLY WITH A HEADACHE – Please let us know if you don’t feel ok minutes before your flight
  7. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CONDITION – Should you request for your flight to be cut short due to dizziness or any personal condition, you shall still pay for the whole flight.

COVID HEALTH PROTOCOL

  1. Please remain in your group-bubble.
  2. Sanitize as often as possible.
  3. Your equipment and safety gears will be sanitized after every use.

YOUR ITINERARY

  1. Meet pilot and staff at the Log Cabin
  2. Do the orientation and sign the waiver.
  3. Receive your flysite pass.
  4. Ride or walk up with us to the take-off zone
  5. Gear up and FLY!
  6. Land safely
  7. Get video files (for those purchasing the add-ons)
  8. Go home with a big smile!

ADD ON PAYMENTS (FOR GOPRO SHOTS)

  1. On the spot: full unedited video (phone or USB transfer)
  2. On the spot or within the day: videos + photos from ground crew
  3. Music Video: within the week
  4. Drone shots: pre-booking required

*Check price list for current costs or promos

WHAT IS EXCLUDED IN YOUR PAYMENT

  1. Food and snacks (bring your own)
  2. Insurance (as of now, there is no 3rd party insurance company in the Philippines covering extreme sports like Paragliding)

SOCIAL MEDIA

We’d love to see your photos and videos online. Do check in or tag us in facebook NUEVA VIZCAYA PARAGLIDING and set your posts in public so we can share it also.

WHERE TO MEET

The Paragliding LogCabin

https://goo.gl/maps/mpRYp5k3uveRCJNy9

ABOUT YOUR PILOT & CREW

We are the pioneer paragliding company and the only PPHGA/FAI-accredited and licensed flying school in Cagayan Valley – the first in Nueva Vizcaya.

All of our local pilots and crew are pilot-scholars fully-supported by this operations. They are of different tribal and ethnic groups from Nueva Vizcaya and neighboring provinces.

OUR ADVOCACY

100% of whatever small profits we get goes to the education fund of our Indigenous Peoples (IPs) paragliding pilots who are now training to be official athletes of team Philippines for paragliding.

Very important: watch the video and read the waiver.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0umj3-tHdQ&t=48s
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ifecpyro/videos/2177601875886561/

WAIVER

We will do everything in our control to make your flight a safe and enjoyable one. However, these are the unavoidable facts of tandem paragliding:

  1. Your pilot is a human being who is capable of making mistakes.
  2. Your equipment is made by human beings and therefore is not perfect and can malfunction.
  3. We do not guarantee that your pilot or your equipment will perform flawlessly. You may get hurt or severely injured even if we and you do everything correctly.

A hard copy will be given to you to sign at the orientation.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY FILES GET CORRUPTED?

CAN I USE MY OWN CAMERA?

OVERNIGHT OPTIONS

FOOD

Our flysite SKY ESCAPE 360 offers snacks, meals and drinks.