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General information

General Information

Here you can find information about the requirements, the process of the flight, our extra services, FAQ and much more. If you still have questions, just contact us via contact form, email, call or WhatsApp message :)

On the day of the flight  

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After you booked a flight or made an appointment, we will meet at the meeting point in the valley. From there we drive with our bus to the valley station of the gondola. From there we take the gondola to the summit of the Gerlitzen at 1900 meters above sea level.

From the meeting to the landing

At the takeoff area, you will receive a briefing from your pilot. He or she will prepare the wing, harnesses and helmets and will secure you into your seat/harness. After everything is set up, the pilot will secure you to him/her and the wing. Then the pilot will check all safety measures and wind conditions again and you are ready to fly.

The pilot will instruct you to make few steps and after a few seconds you are already be sitting in the air under the paraglider. With light winds you have to run a little, with stronger winds you only have to take a step or two.

Our pilots have years of flight experience, are very familiar with all wind and weather conditions and only take off in the safest conditions. As soon as you are in the air you can already start enjoying ;).

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You fly over the mountain and the forest for a few minutes until you arrive over the lake. Then we just fly around and look at "the world" from above. Over time, we automatically decrease height and come closer  to the ground until we reach the landing site. For the landing you simply have to make a few steps when you gently touch the ground. 

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360 degree video 

With our 360 camera, we are able to make video recordings at a new level. This camera records a view in every direction - at the same time. That means that we dont just record ourselfs during the flight , but at the same time the stunning landscape and much more. Just take a look at the video ;) -- (the video quality has been reduced here to enable faster playback)--

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The 360 camera service is not always available.  When booking online, please note that you would like a 360 video. 

If you already have an appointment, please let us know at least 3 hours before that you would like a 360 video. 

The 360 media files need to be edited after the flight. Therefore we take some time to process it which can take up to the next day. When finished, we sent everything to you via an email download link or WhatsApp.

Location 

Ossiacher Lake - Gerlitzen Mountain

The Ossiacher Lake is the 3rd biggest lake of the southern province Carinthia in Austria.

It is right next to the Gerlitzen mountain with a height of 1911 meters. 

With its beautiful landscape and the easy access to the mountain

this regions is a hotspot for paraglider.

Resulting in an impressive view; almost every day in summer, the sky is full of colorful wings.

With us, you will see this beautiful region from the bird perspective.

Don't miss it ;)

Overview prices

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Frequently asked questions
Location
Frequently asked questions
360º videos & photos
Process
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Requirements:

  • bring proper shoes (no flipflops / sandals)

  • no age requirements  

  • a general good health condition is required

  • weight: 20 -130 kg (we fly with kids >4 years)

if you have any questions/concerns about your health condition or the requirements, just contact us :) 

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Time:

  • plan around 1,5 hours

  • from the time of the appointment to the landing

  • this can vary depending on weather conditions

  • in some cases, we need to reshedule the flight

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Transport:

  • the shuttle from meeting point to gondola is included

  • the gondola ticket is NOT INCLUDED

  • it costs around 35 € (adults)

  • or is free for holders of the Kärnten Card

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Meeting Point:

  • Ossiach 33, 9570 - entrance at the "Strandbad"

  • Alternative meeting point: Gondola Valley Station or at the Mountain (please let us know before)

  • from our meeting point in Ossiach, we drive together to the gondola station

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​Photos & Videos:

  • we make high-quality Photos & Videos during the flight

  • those photos & videos can be purchased afterwards 

  • due to safety reasons, we cannot permit to bring your own camera

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