Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The training consists of several sections that you can book individually or combined:

• Taster Course (½ day, a full day available upon request): You try out paragliding at the practice slope.
• Basic Course (4 days): You learn how to inflate, launch, steer, and land at the practice slope and take your first flights.
• Advanced Course (5 days): You deepen your learning and accumulate more flights. All flights will count towards your A-license.
• Combined Course (8 days): Basic course and advanced course together, cheaper than both individually.
• High-Altitude Flight Course (1 week): You accumulate the required flights for the paragliding license.

Theory lessons are provided alongside the training. At the end, there are the theoretical and practical exams.

Paragliding is not an extreme sport. Like any sport, there are risks, but with good training, the right equipment, and sensible decisions regarding the weather, they can be well managed. With us, you learn step by step: first at the practice slope, then from low launch sites, and only after that from higher ones. Our flight instructors accompany you on every flight via radio.

• Minimum age 14 years, under 18 with the consent of legal guardians. You will receive your paragliding license from age 15.
• Normal physical fitness. You don't have to be a top athlete; walking a few steps is enough.
• Maximum body weight 110 kg
• Sturdy footwear and a good mood

By signing up, you confirm that you are medically fit to participate.

Both are possible. Through our cooperation with German flight schools, you can obtain both the Austrian paragliding license and the German license (DHV) with us. Also ideal for flight students from Germany who want to do their training during a holiday in the Alps.

Meteorology, flight technique, aviation law, equipment knowledge, aerodynamics, and hazard briefing. This will prepare you well for the theoretical exam.

It depends on the weather, your time, and your learning progress. With good weather, you can do it with the combined course and high-altitude flight course, so in two course weeks*.

In the high-altitude flight course, a total of 40 flights are included free of charge within one year. If you do not complete them during the course week due to weather conditions or cannot be there for the whole week, you can make up the missing flights free of charge at a later date. You can also participate on a daily basis and do not have to take the whole week off.

* For this, there is no guarantee; it depends mainly on the weather.

• Taster Course: €90
• Basic Course: €640
• Advanced Course: €640
• Combined Course (Basic Course and Advanced Course): €1,190
• High-Altitude Flight Course: €890 with your own equipment, €1,140 with rental equipment

Launch and landing fees, as well as the shuttle service to the flight areas, are included in all courses. Not included in the course price are lift tickets, accommodation, meals, and exam fees. The theory and practical exams cost €45 each, €70 for both together. For GFC Hohe Tauern club members, both exams together cost €45.

No. Rental equipment is included in the taster course, basic course, advanced course, and combined course. For the high-altitude flight course, you can bring your own equipment or book the rental equipment for the course week (+€250). If you would like to buy your own equipment, we are happy to advise you personally.

The flight instructor decides whether and where to fly depending on the local weather. If the weather does not allow for proper training, we will arrange an alternative date with you or credit the amount for another course. In the high-altitude flight course, a total of 40 flights are included free of charge within one year. Flights that were not possible due to weather conditions can therefore be made up free of charge.

In Neukirchen am Großvenediger in Pinzgau, right in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park. We have daily valley wind for ground handling, a large practice slope, and launch sites with 300, 400, 500, 900 and 1,200 metres of altitude difference. This way, you can safely gain altitude step by step.

The easiest way is directly here in the online shop: select the course and date, pay, and you will receive a confirmation by email immediately. This secures your spot. You can also sign up by email or phone. We are happy to advise you beforehand on which course is right for you.

Yes. Please send us cancellations and rebookings by email. Rebookings are free up to 4 weeks before the course begins. You can also send a replacement person. You can find all the details in our Terms and Conditions.

Your tandem pilot will give you a short briefing before launch and explain the equipment. Then you will both be harnessed to the wing together. After a few running steps, you will take off. In the air, you can talk to the pilot, ask questions, or simply enjoy the view. The landing is usually gentle in a meadow, and you only walk a few steps along.

No. You do not need any prior knowledge or special fitness. You only need to be able to walk a few steps.

It depends on the flight area and the weather. The panorama flight in Zell am See takes around 20 to 30 minutes. The Wildkogel Light is the shorter flight, ideal for the first flight. Plan at least 2 hours in total, including the drive up, preparation, and return trip.

Yes, children from age 5 can fly with the consent of their legal guardians. There is no upper age limit, as long as their physical condition allows it. It is best to call us beforehand for children so that we can plan everything properly.

The deciding factor is the maximum weight of the tandem wing for the pilot and passenger together. Please tell us your weight when booking, and we will arrange the right pilot and wing.

Yes, if enough pilots are available. Then you will fly at the same time and can see each other in the air. Ideal for couples, families, and groups.

Sturdy, ankle-high footwear, weather-resistant clothing, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Your pilot will provide the helmet and flight equipment.

The flight with a professional tandem pilot, photos and videos of your flight, and a voucher for a paragliding taster course worth €80. Lift tickets are not included.

We confirm each appointment depending on the weather. If no flight is possible, we will reschedule to another day free of charge.

On our website Tandem Flights, select your flight area and your desired date in the calendar. We will call you afterwards and confirm the appointment. Payment is made on site; no advance payment is necessary. As a gift, there is the Tandem Flight Voucher.