Tandem flying
“Fly with us”
Enjoy the boundless freedom of paragliding together with a certified and experienced tandem pilot. Experience an unforgettable adventure!
Tandem flying
Your flight experience as a co-pilot!
Experience the fascination of flying from a whole new perspective with tandem paragliding from the Salzkammergut Flying School! We fly from the most beautiful mountains in the Salzkammergut: the Zwölferhorn in St. Gilgen above Lake Wolfgangsee, the Gaisberg above the city of Salzburg and the Loser above Lake Altaussee. Our experienced team of certified tandem pilots will guide you safely through the air while you enjoy the freedom of flying.
Why Salzkammergut Flight School?
Fly with the pros – experience paragliding at the highest level!
Our tandem pilots, many of whom are experienced flight instructors, are real experts and ensure a safe and unforgettable flying experience.
Discover one of the most beautiful flying areas in the world!
The Salzkammergut inspires with unique panoramas: From the glistening lakes and majestic mountains to the impressive Dachstein glacier. A sight that is guaranteed to put a beaming smile on your face!
Fly with the locals!
Our pilots know the region like the back of their hand. During the flight, they will tell you exciting stories and show you the surrounding mountains and lakes from a completely new perspective.
Safety and comfort with state-of-the-art equipment!
As a flight school, we use the latest and highest quality equipment. We guarantee you a comfortable and safe take-off, flight and a smooth landing.
Your flight – as individual as you are!
Whether it’s a relaxed panoramic flight or action-packed maneuvers – we adapt your flight to your wishes. Enjoy the peace and quiet and the view or experience the dynamics of a paraglider in full action!
Fly with us and feel the freedom!
Procedure
Your guide for the perfect tandem flight
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Book a flight
Book your tandem flight on the desired date directly via our online schedule. We fly from spring to fall on the Zwölferhorn in St. Gilgen and on the Gaisberg in Salzburg and, weather permitting, also on the Loser in Altaussee.
After your booking, you will receive a booking confirmation from us with exact information about the meeting point.
Please bring a windproof jacket and closed shoes for the tandem flight! We will bring the equipment required for the flight and the helmet for you.
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Meeting point
On the day of the flight we meet punctually at the agreed meeting point. For flights on the Zwölferhorn in St. Gilgen, the meeting point is directly at our flight school. This is located next to the valley station of the Zwölferhorn cable car.
For the ascent to the Zwölferhorn you need a cable car ticket, which you can buy directly at the valley station of the Zwölferhorn cable car can buy.
We drive up the mountain with you, show you the surrounding mountains and lakes and hike with you to our starting point.
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Start
After a detailed briefing on take-off, flight and landing, your pilot prepares the paraglider for take-off.
During take-off, the pilot needs your support by running a few steps with you to reach the required take-off speed. We are already in the air, you can make yourself comfortable in the harness and enjoy the fantastic view from the front row.
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We fly
Your pilot steers the paraglider and you can enjoy the flight. Depending on the weather, you can use the thermals as an updraft and soar over the summit. Afterwards, you continue over the beautiful landscape of the Salzkammergut towards the valley. We can show you the most beautiful places, lakes and mountains from the air. Do you want action and a rollercoaster feeling? Then your pilot can give you an adrenaline kick with wing-overs and steep spirals. Of course, leisurely gliding flights from the mountain to the valley are also possible. Just let us know how you feel in the air and the pilot will adapt to you. Safety is our top priority!
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Safe landing
When landing, we make it easy for you: stretch out your legs and we slide gently on our air protector to land on the landing field.
For unforgettable memories, our pilots can take high-quality photos and videos of your flight with their cameras. You can view them directly after landing and, if you wish, the pilot can save the photos and videos directly to your smartphone so that you can send them to your grandparents or share them on social media!
Important information at a glance
Weight range
We fly passengers with a body weight of 30 to 130 kg. If you weigh less than 40 kg or more than 100 kg, please let us know in advance so that we can plan your flight.
With our special equipment, we also fly with passengers weighing 110 – 130 kg.
A surcharge of € 25 is payable for this.
Age restriction
There is no age limit for tandem paragliding. Minors only need a declaration of consent from a parent or guardian.
Groups
We can also organize flights for larger groups.
With our partners, we can take off with up to 12 pilots at the same time.
Just give us a call or send us an e-mail to discuss the details.
Meeting point
For flights on the Zwölferhorn, the meeting point is at our flight school in St. Gilgen. You can also walk to the mountain station and arrange a meeting point there by telephone. However, please note the limited size of your rucksack, as your pilot will only have limited space during the flight.
For flights in other flight areas, you will be informed of the meeting point in the booking confirmation.
Driveway
The ascent takes place on the Zwölferhorn with the Zwölferhorn cable car together with your pilot. In the other flying areas, we meet at the landing site and travel together by bus, car or cable car to the take-off site.
Briefing & start
Before we take off, you will receive a briefing from our pilots with all the important information about the flight. Please inform us of any physical problems or restrictions in good time.
Flight duration
Your total experience will last around 1.5 hours. We will spend approx. 10 – 25 minutes in the air. In good weather conditions, you have the option of booking a flight extension for € 40 for an additional 20-25 minutes.
Flight & Landing
During the flight, you sit comfortably in your harness and enjoy the wonderful view. You can relax and let the new impressions sink in. If you wish, we can also give you a little more action in the air and fly special flight figures that will remind you of the centrifugal forces of a roller coaster. Landing is easy for you: just stretch out your legs and we’ll land gently in a seated position.
Accompaniment & spectators
Your friends can either watch the take-off or the landing. Neither is normally possible in terms of time. If you take the cable car up, you won’t be on the mountain for long. If you want to stay longer on the mountain, we recommend that you go up early and arrange a meeting point at the mountain station in advance.
Bad weather
In the event of bad weather, you will usually be notified by telephone the day before, sometimes between 18:00 and 21:00. The appointment will then either be postponed or canceled. There are no costs for you. We make every effort to assess the weather in good time and to inform you of any possible cancelation. The safety of our passengers is our top priority.
Clothing
We recommend comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes for the tandem flight. Depending on the weather, it may be advisable to bring a light jacket or sweater.
Photos & Videos
You have the option of having the tandem flight recorded on video or photos. With our special equipment we can take impressive photos & videos as a souvenir of a great flight. Your pilot will show you the recordings after the flight and if you like them, you can purchase them for € 35.
Payment
Payment is made on the day of the flight either in cash, by card or with a voucher. If you do not yet have a voucher, you can simply order one from us.
