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Faq's paragliding
The stages
| Are the ski-lifts up the mountain included in the price? |
| No. The ski-lifts up the mountain are not included - calculate between 30 and 70 Euros depending upon type of course |
| Are the license and insurance included in the price? |
| No. License and insurance are not included. from 25 €; per person. |
| Are the journeys to and fro in the shuttlebus included? |
| Yes. The bus journeys are included in the price |
| What is the minimum required age to fly solo? |
| The minimum age is 12 years with parental release. |
| Is a medical certificate necessary for everyone? |
| Yes. |
| What equipment is needed for flying? |
| Necessary equipment : sports clothes, mountain boots (walking boots), gloves, sunglasses/shades, sun-block, water-bottle. |
| What is the timetable during the day? |
| Timetable : from 8 o'clock in the morning until late afternoon (depending on the meteorological/weather conditions); break for lunch with the possibility of a picnic if we fly other than at Chamonix. For individual courses, the timetable is adapted to suit the best use of time. |
| Are food and lodging included in the price? |
| No, we can do reservation for you if you want. |
| What physical shape should I be in?> |
| It heps to be in good physical shape. |
Accompagned tandem flights
| What is the minimum age for flying in tandem with a co-pilot? |
| This is available for all, irrespective of age. |
| Is insurance included in the price? |
| Yes. Insurance is included. |
| Is it necessary to have a special training before making a tandem flight ? |
| No. No previous experience is necessary. |
| What physical shape should I be in? |
| No particular physical shape is required. Persons who have a physical handicap should inform the co-pilot.
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| What is the average duration of a flight? |
| The duration of a flight is about 20 minutes on a drop of 3,300 feet. |
| Is is possible to get photos taken of the flight? |
| we can organise a photo reporting (CD), not included in the basic price |
| What equipment is needed for flying? |
| Sports shoes, trousers/pants and a windcheater (or warm clothing in winter). |
| Can I film or take photos while in the air? |
| Yes. |
| If there are many of us, can we fly at the same time? |
| Yes. If there are many of you, we can have you flying at the same time. |
| Can I try my hand at piloting? |
| Yes. You will have the chance of piloting yourself, if conditions permit. |
| Do I get a flight certificate? |
| Yes. A flight certificate is avialable at the school |
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