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MEETING POINT
We have 3 meeting points, depending the spot for paragliding over Chania. Here you will meet your pilot, his assistant and the ground staff. Don’t worry if you feel anxious, your pilot is more than confident and relaxed enough for both of you. And if you’re wondering about the big smile on his face – it’s because he can’t wait to fly with you.
ON THE WAY TO TAKE OFF
The drive to take-off area lasts 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the spot. The view while driving up is beautiful. The most stunning road though is on the way to Chania-Varipetro take off.
We’ll drive through a beautiful green gorge, and the last few kilometers to take-off is off- road driving, where we’ll see goats and sheep everywhere.
TAKE OFF PROCEDURE
Once we arrive at the take-off area, you’ll have some time to enjoy the breathtaking view. Maybe at this point you’ll start feeling a bit nervous, but there’s no reason to. Meanwhile, your pilot will get the glider ready as well as constantly checking the current weather conditions. You will watch him unfold the glider and deal with hundreds of lines. It looks really complicated and confusing, but for him it is a routine procedure that he’s done… hundreds of times. Read More
IN THE AIR
There are no words to describe the feeling! And even if there were, we wouldn’t want to spoil your experience – paragliding over Chania is a once in a lifetime experience.
LANDING PROCEDURE
When you are close to the ground, you and your pilot step down softly and do few steps forward as you come into contact with the ground. In rare cases there may be a bit more speed due to weather conditions. If this is the case, you may experience a bum landing.