Tandem Flights

A couple of pilots in the club own tandem paragliders and have a BHPA tandem pilot rating.  If you are lucky they may be able to take you for a flight, depending on weather conditions and pilot availability.

Before committing to a tandem flight, you need to understand that paragliding is by nature an “adventure” sport and there are inherent risks.  Paragliding is not comparable to a funfair ride - people can and do get injured.   That said, pilots who hold the BHPA Tandem Rating have been trained in tandem flying techniques and will have passed an assessment overseen by a BHPA Chief Flying Instructor.

The AHPC does not have any insurance cover for tandem flying, and does not accept any responsibility for accident, injury, damage or loss that may occur when tandem flying.  Tandem pilot’s insurance cover is very limited.  If you go flying, you must accept the personal risks.

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Passenger requirements:

-  reasonable fitness – able to run 10-15 strides downhill

-  strong boots, warm windproof clothing and gloves

-  if you want to take photo, a length of line to tie camera onto your clothing

The passenger must also accept that paragliding is a weather dependant sport.  With Scottish weather it is very possible that a trip to the hill may not result in a flight because conditions aren’t suitable.  The tandem pilot is the decision taker on whether to fly, regardless of whether any solo canopies are flying.

If you are interested, contact Simon Lucas, Tel: 07979 035345 or any of the club contacts.