Paragliding seattle area

Today he points out one cloud that could suck a pilot up into a whiteout—not only dangerous but, by Federal Aviation Administration visual flight rules, illegal. In a tandem flight, the newbie goes out in front of the experienced pilot, both strapped to harnesses that fit like backpacks with built-in seats. Our flight is remarkably stable, more like a Ferris wheel ride than a roller coaster. A hawk eyes us suspiciously as we pass.

The sensation is more vivid than flying in a small plane and more serene than peeking over a precipice. This is a sport, if one defines sport as something active one does for fun. But it feels more like meditation that takes place outside your head.

Paragliding originated, like so many great things, with Leonardo da Vinci. The United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association notes that the renaissance man sketched parachutes way back in the fifteenth century; NASA aeronautical engineers took up the reins in the s while developing space capsule recovery. At many other learning locations, it can be challenging to get more than 1 or 2 flights in a day.

At the Ranch, with good weather, you can get as many as 12 flights in a day! We offer an all-inclusive training facility, including a classroom for ground school, a paragliding equipment store, complimentary Wifi and a comfortable setting to unwind. There is also affordable lodging nearby that is available during your training. The views, along with the easy access to launch, and great consistent flying have made Tiger Mountain one of the most popular flying sites in the United States.

Extensive work has been done at Tiger by the paragliding community, Northwest paragliding club and Team Chirico over the last 15 years. Trees have been cleared in cooperation with DNR , grass planted, bathrooms installed, and more artificial turf laid on north launch to support an upper and lower launch, as well as a new 80' weather tower providing conditions every 5 minutes.

The club also worked with DNR to build an access road for the shuttle service which eliminates a yd hike through the woods to transfer into a 2nd shuttle, instead allowing the shuttle to drive from the LZ directly to launch.

The city of Issaquah officially lists paragliding at Tiger Mountain as a community treasure. Tiger is flyable with winds from the south, west and, preferably, the north. During peak season, Tiger Mt. More advanced pilots will find ample cross country potential at Tiger.

Rainier, and East through Snoqualmie pass into eastern Washington. A soaring flight over launch provides spectacular views of Mt. Rainier to the south, Mt. With extended daylight hours in the summer the last flights typically land around 9pm. If timed correctly one can launch, catch the glass off, and watch the sunset from the air. Our clients are our 1 priority! Our facility is located about 30 miles south of Seattle, Washington strategically positioned for ideal flying conditions and some of the most beautiful scenic locations around the breath-taking beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Powered Paragliding is the most exciting, least expensive, and safest way to experience personal flight!