Distance paragliding flight

Distance paragliding flight

by | 1 Aug 2016 | paragliding

Hi friends! (english below)

Today: presentation of the flight of distance paragliding with magnificent landscapes flown through only two beautiful flights in paragliding through 4 ranges of the Alps!

We wanted to share these pictures with you also showing you how it performs completely non-polluting aerial images that we will incorporate in future in the Air to land interviews.

It is particularly these incredible landscapes that reinforce our motivation for investment us in the fight against climate change by trying to maximally preserve the incredible richness of our planet.

Feel free to share the video if it pleases you and the project Facebook page! 🙂 www.facebook.com/enlairpourlaterre

Paragliding is a solar (Yes!) vehicle, which uses thermal (updrafts of warm air), to gain altitude and then hover up to… other thermal to move of course!

These thermal are created thanks to the Sun which warms the ground and air at the top, and as warm air is lighter than cold air, it will mount in altitude and create this famous current ascendant or thermal!

That is why we see often gliders or sailplanes turn in the sky to stay in this column of warm air that rises to gain altitude.

It is even more true in this time of spring, where there is a large difference in temperature between the ground and air aloft which allows the best drivers to achieve flights up to over 400 km of distance only thanks to the Sun!

A beautiful film about the flight of distance: ‘Free air’ directed by two buddies Antoine Boisselier and Nicolas Hairon with Guillaume Chatain this super good this activity with there to the breathtaking scenery!

New interviews of scientists and specialists arrive soon (just the time to mount) 🙂

In the meantime feel free to join us on the adventure site: www.enlairpourlaterre.fr

Or share the Facebook page of the www.facebook.com/enlairpourlaterre project

Soon for new interviews in the Air to the Earth!

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Hi friends!

Today: the presentation of Paragliding Distance Flight with beautiful landscapes flown through only two superb paragliding flights through 4 massifs of the Alps!

We wanted to share this video with you as showing you how we perform our aerial images in a totally non-polluting way that will be incorporate in the future interviews of the Fly for the Earth Project.

It is especially these incredible landscapes that strengthen our motivation to invest our energy in the fight against climate change by trying to protect our Earth.

Feel free to share the video if you like it! 🙂

Paragliding is a solar-powered vehicle (yes!), Which uses thermal (current of warm air upward) to gain altitude and then glide to… other thermal to move off race!

Thesis heat are created by the sun, warming the soil and the air above, as hot air is lighter than cold air, it will go up in altitude and create that famous current of warm air upward thermal gold!

That is why we often see paragliders gliders turn gold in the sky to stay in this column of warm air which is rising to gain altitude.

This is even more true in this time of spring, when there is a large temperature difference between air on the ground and air in the altitude which allows the best pilots make flights up to 400 km distance only with solar energy!

A beautiful film about the distance flight: ‘Free air’ directed by two friends Antoine Boissellier and Nicolas Haidar with Guillaume Brown present this great activity and adventure again with breathtaking scenery!

New interviews with scientists and specialists are coming soon (just need to find enough time to make the video :))

In the meantime feel free to join the adventure on our website: www.enlairpourlaterre.fr

or sharing the Facebook page of the project www.facebook.com/enlairpourlaterre

See you soon for new interviews of the Fly for the Earth Project! 😀

Tandem paragliding

Tandem paragliding

by | 1 Aug 2016 | paragliding

Hi friends! (English Below)

Today, in the new video in the air to the Earth, we present the activity that allows us to do interviews: paragliding tandem!

You will find all the phases of a flight from takeoff to landing, passing by a few thrills and amazing landscapes.

Do not hesitate to share the video and Facebook into the Air to the Earth page: www.facebook.com/enlairpourlaterre

And of course come and visit our website for more information on the project, climate change and energy renewable www.enlairpourlaterre.fr

Thank you to all buddies for these moments of good mood and our partners for hardware: design Kortel, Sky Dreams paragliding – Gradient France and Gradient.cx

Cheers for new videos in the Air to the Earth!

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Hi friends!

Today, in the new video of the Fly for the Earth Project, we present the activity that allows us to conduct the interviews: the Tandem Paragliding!

You will find all the phases of the flight, from takeoff to landing, through a few thrills and incredible scenery.

Feel free to share the video and the Facebook page of the Fly for the earth Project: www.facebook.com/enlairpourlaterre

And of course visit our website for more information on the project, climate change and renewable energy www.enlairpourlaterre.fr

Thank you to all friends for those moments of cheerfulness and our partners for the equipment: design Kortel, Dreams Sky Paragliding – Gradient France and Gradient.cx

See you soon for new videos of the Fly for the Earth Project!

The most beautiful sites

The most beautiful sites

by | 1 Aug 2016 | paragliding

A la découverte des Energies Renouvelables et du Changement Climatique en Parapente

Les plus beaux sites

Here you will find all of the sites where we had the opportunity to fly, with photos, videos, and our comments! For now we only put the coordinates of these sites and opinions found on http://www.paraglidingearth.com/ which is one of the sites where you will find places to fly anywhere in the world!

Here are those that have been identified for the moment. We will put our photos and videos when we will be gone on these sites in the meantime here is the map of sites and description and GPS coordinates:

Suisse - Mont-Soleil

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=16120 take off: 47 ° 9 ‘ 30 (47.1584) N. 6 ° 59’38 “(6.9939) E – Elevation: 1156 m. landing: 47 ° 8 ‘ 59 (47.15) N; 7 ° 0 ‘ 28 (7.0078) E – Elevation: 752 m.   Perfect for visiting the solar and wind-side fields!

Allemagne - Charlottenpolder

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=14301 take off: 53 ° 11’44 “(53.1956) N. 7 ° 14’26 “(7.24056) E – Elevation: 1 m. landing: 53 ° 11’44 “(53.1956) N. 7 ° 14’26 “(7.24056) E – Elevation: 1 m just beside a farm wind, wide space to fly soaring!

Belgique - Coo

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=7020 take off: 50 ° 23’58 “(50.3995) N. 5 ° 53’15 “(5.8875) E – Elevation: 475 m. landing: 50 ° 23 ‘ 54 (50.3985) N. 5 ° 52 ‘ 26 (5.874) E – Elevation: 223 m. Can be the largest space to take off in Belgium!

Danemark - Lokken

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=10554 take off: 57 ° 23’24 “(57.3902) N. 9 ° 43’44 “(9.7291) E – Elevation: 16 m. landing: 57 ° 28’35 ” (57.4765) N. 9 ° 47 ‘ 41 (9.7949) E – Elevation: 1 m.   THE site where JB Chandellier to hit the lighthouse next to the sea! Perfect for camper and stay several days to take advantage of incredible sessions of soaring in a beautiful setting

Danemark - Lynge Grusgrav

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=17713 take off: 55 ° 49’40 “(55.8279) N. 12 ° 17’52 “(12.2978) E – Elevation: 59 m. landing: 55 ° 49’40 “(55.8279) N. 12 ° 17’52 “(12.2979) E – Elevation: 59 m

Norvège - Asker- Kraakholmen

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=17099 take off: 59 ° 49’23 “(59.8231) N. 10 ° 29 ‘ 29 (10.4916) E – Elevation: 1 m. landing: 59 ° 49’22 “(59.823) N. 10 ° 29 ‘ 31 (10.4922) E magnificent small island to fly

Norvège - Nosi – Lofthus

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=16124 take off: 60 ° 19’8 “(60.3189) N. 6 ° 42’2 “(6.70056) E – Elevation: 1080 m. landing: 60 ° 18’55 “(60.3155) N. 6 ° 40’23 “(6.6731) E – Elevation: 280 m. Landing on in a large grassy field that will remind you of home and St. Hil 😉

Norvège - Nicostarten

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=17972 take off: 59 ° 10’33 “(59.176) N. 6 ° 8’49 “(6.1472) E – Elevation: 344 m. landing: 59 ° 10’14 “(59.1708) N. 6 ° 8 ‘ 3 (6.1344) E – Elevation: 75 m. Super takeoff perfectly suited for all!

Norvège - Lensamansstarten

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=18782 http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=18782

Norvège - Kløve - Øvre Eidfjord

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=19332 take off: 60 ° 25’32 “(60.4256) N. 7 ° 5’54 ” (7.0985) E – Elevation: 630 m. landing: 60 ° 25’32 “(60.4256) N. 7 ° 7’1 ” (7.117) E – Elevation: 30 m. For the SIV and acro perfect above a Lake!

Slovénie - Kobariski Stol (Kobarid)

http://paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=6775 take off: 46 ° 16’22 “(46.273) N. 13 ° 28’22 “(13.473) E – Elevation: 1423 m. landing: 46 ° 14’28 “(46.2412) N. 13 ° 34’56 “(13.5825) E – Elevation: 215 m. 1200 m from magnificent flight!

Slovénie - Kobala (Tolmin)

http://paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/?site=7183 take off: 46 ° 10’49 “(46.1805) N. 13 ° 46’44 “(13.7791) E – Elevation: 1061 m. landing: 46 ° 11’6 “(46.1851) N. 13 ° 43’19 “(13.7222) E – Elevation: 158 m. Perfect for beautiful cross along the Valley or in sinking in the massifs of campings, museums and quite a lot of kayaking for days where it only flight not!

Solvénie - Lijak

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=6832 take off: 45 ° 57’48 “(45.9635) N. 13 ° 43’24 ” (13.7236) E – Elevation: 571 m. landing: 45 ° 56’30 “(45.9418) N. 13 ° 43 ‘ 7 (13.7188) E – Elevation: 70 m. One of the most beautiful sites in Slovenia where you can fly almost every day even in winter!

Croatie - Libinje

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=19396

take off: 44 ° 17’23 “(44.29) N; 15 ° 34’13 “(15.5703) E – Elevation: 940 m.

Croatie - Promina

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=13189

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=13189

Croatie - Baska (Krk)

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=10416

Croatie - Buzet – Zavoj

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=6616

take off: 45 ° 26 ‘ 41 (45.4448) N. 13 ° 57’54 “(13.9651) E – Elevation: 498 m.
landing: 45 ° 25’26 “(45.4241) N. 13 ° 58 ‘ 7 (13.9688) E – Elevation: 154 m.

Allemagne - Tegelberg – Allgaeu

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=6640

take off: 47 ° 33’35 “(47.5599) N. 10 ° 46 ‘ 47 (10.7798) E – Elevation: 1698 m.
landing: 47 ° 34’14 ” (47.5708) N. 10 ° 45’24 “(10.7567) E – Elevation: 817 m.

Flying over the castle for fun!

Suisse - Ebenalp

http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.PHP?site=7746

take off: 47 ° 17’3 “(47.2842) N. 9 ° 24’38 “(9.41057) E – Elevation: 1598 m.
landing: 47 ° 17’1 “(47.2837) N. 9 ° 25’37 “(9.427) E – Elevation: 878 m.

Now that you know more about the most beautiful flying sites, visit the sites of production of renewable energy with us! To learn more about climate change, paragliding or travel 🙂 And of course join us on networks:

Paragliding equipment

Paragliding equipment

by | 1 Aug 2016 | paragliding

Paragliding equipment!

 

The two-seater

 

To choose our material, we tried several sails and harnesses to be sure to have everything need us for the 60-day Tour of Europe.

Needed us equipment that is at the same time light and easy to use to be sure to be able to fly anywhere in Europe, in different conditions and on all sites visited.

 

The two-seater sail

 

First for sailing in tandem, we wanted a sail that is both resilient (use on enough natural takeoffs see little bad: D), easy to fly, take off and land all by being playful in flight because you still have fun!

After different tests one really was conquered by the BiGolden 3 in size 39 which is for us THE ultimate toy for fun!

We chose in size 39 m² color Lime and tried to Sky Dreams, the Gradient France importer.

How do say you? It is just amazing how this sail is handy and pleasant thermal flight or for fun in the air. We have the impression of having a solo sail in command and it's super nice. It flies quickly, swells great with or without wind! In short we found the perfect tool for all our interview and our flights in the Alps, but also anywhere in Europe!

In addition weight level, it is only 6.9 kg, ideal for all hiking flights!

We also tried the light which is really amazing with a still easier launch even by wind ass and a lightness to the worthy of a very good solo wing command!

We have chosen the normal to be able to get the head in the air without fear for the wing and what a joy! It passes all the figures perfectly and is also perfect for the flight as it flies fast!

 

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Tandem harness

 

For the harness we have 2 Kortel Karver 2:

  • the one equipped with the Sak II, who works for the Solo and the two-seat passenger (tip that let's describe you)
  • the other with the module very convenient and equipped a Kortel Krisis Ultra Light tandem two-seater. We're not far from being at the top level weight while having some solid gear for the adventure!

These harnesses are really great for the tandem for the pilot and the passenger.

For the passenger, it:

  • Is really free to move with the Karver II without the straps
  • A very good passive safety with the airbag with the Sak II
  • There is a large pocket on the back of the Sak II, ideal to store all the material taken
  • Light equipment, perfect if there is waiting for takeoff

For the driver:

  • Presence of braces because of the weight of the reserve parachute
  • There still a very comfortable harness for flights of distances (used solo with the Sak II for 2 flights of 150 km of more than 7 hours)
  • Good protection foam under the buttocks
  • A pocket to store various accessories

A big plus also are two bags of portage for flights rando / camping:

  • The Sak II is a true portage bag to put all the harnesses, reserve, helmets, clothing, and other accessories
  • The Kolibri Sak is ideal to put the two-seater veil while still having room to add other things! In addition it is very light and adds very little weight and more and it's really nice for the big drops!

For our flights / hiking we were in the following configuration:

  • In the Sak Kolibri worn by Nicolas: BiGolden 3 Gradient in size 39 + harness driver Karver II with tandem module + parachute to help Kortel Krisis Ultra Light Tandem
  • In the Sak II worn by Navy: Karver II + helmets + clothing + picnic + other accessories

With that, all the mountains available to us! 😀

 

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For solo acrobatics

 

For training to be safe under the tandem in all conditions, then nothing better than learning from the reactions of the wing off flight! And then the sensations are incredible! 🙂

After several attempts to sail there also we found the ideal freestyle sail for our activity: the new freestyle 3 gradient in 20!

It's just perfect as first wing to learn dynamic and negative maneuvers and start acro:

  • A stall on several centimeters to learn the choppers, twisters etc.
  • Very playful dynamic manoeuvres for the wings over 36 asymmetrical, inversion, SAT, SAT asymmetrical, rhythmic
  • A shoot much less violent than the previous freestyles
  • Ideal for the waggas in close flight
  • Also perfect for get in the thermal and chain runs
  • Of long perfect trims for the soaring
  • Take off very easy ass wind (especially for Saint Hilaire of touvet in late afternoon to enjoy the sunset)

A beautiful veil that allows progress in safety, learning all the manoeuvres serenely or simply to have fun in flight of proximity and strong wind!

Sailing freestyle 3 in 20 we have is the black and red in this picture, with an another freestyle 3 in 20 "cold rainbow" colors in the background.

 

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For the flight of Distance and flight / camp / hike

 

For the distance flight and/or flight rando/camping, needed us THE appropriate harness IE

  • (Very) light
  • Resistant
  • Comfortable
  • A good passive safety

After the trial of several harness it to here also decided to take a fifth Kortel Hummingbird in size L (170-185cm) that weighs all equipped only 2kg.

This stool is perfect for the use we want to make IE

  • Be able to go to any Summit so cross with a good market approach and the elevation
  • Be comfortable for long flights in cross!
  • If we're ever cross cow, can easily go back and take off again in order to continue to enjoy the day
  • Have a foam bag and good security in the event of impact
  • A resistant harness for take-offs in the mountains or in the great outdoors

 

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For any questions or requests for information, feel free to write to us by contacting us directly below. We'll be very happy to answer all your questions! 😀

 

 

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Vol Montgolfières Coupe Icare 2015 (2)

Now that you know all about the material, visit the sites of production of renewable energy with us! Either to learn more about climate change, paragliding or travel 🙂 And of course you can find us on the networks:

Presentation of paragliding

Presentation of paragliding

by | 1 Jan 2016 | paragliding, Qesako

UNDERSTAND CLIMATE CHANGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IN PARAGLIDING

Paragliding

And here is the page on which we'll share everything in relation to our passion for hang-gliding and paragliding!

And for that, what's better than two video. One with the flight in the two-seater and the discovery of incredible sensations, and the other for a flight with beautiful landscapes!

The Tour of Europe

More than 16 countries overflown in tandem in 2 months, stunning landscapes!

The tandem flight!

The take-off to landing, thrills and amazing scenery!

The flight of distance!

It is possible to fly long and far in paragliding!

Acro paragliding !

 

 

Speedriding

 

And some photos:

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Vol en famille
Xavier Fores & Joana Roncero
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We wanted to fly since small like birds.

That's why we first took classes of aircraft at the aerodrome to the Washington next to Grenoble. It was a great feeling but being inside a passenger compartment and the engine sound particularly bothered us.

Then we had the chance to fly in Alphajet, Mirage 2000 and other military aircraft. It is a great feeling but again, as we are inside a cabin and we have a lot of noise, there is still this feeling of flying like a bird.

Then came the turn of the glider in the massif of the Alpilles with a week of wonderful flight in soaring through the Mistral (wind from the North in the South of the France). More noise the engine and only the force of the wind to keep us in the air, really great. But then again we were "locked" in a cockpit.

So we did an internship of paragliding to St. Hilaire of the United and there, it was THE revelation!

Fly like a bird, sitting in a Chair, as close to the relief, without a sound, and with hardware that fits in a backpack back and weighs 10 kg in total: the dream become reality!

After discovering the paragliding, you prefer more of one thing: redo paragliding. Thanks to this activity, we discover a new vision of our land and again we discover the landscapes that surround us, but this time in flight from above.

It is also how the energy provided by nature can be used to make up to 300 km without engine for the more experienced.

That's why we wanted to share with YOU this passion and this "means" of transport. We also believe that it is perfectly suited for meetings and why not also share on renewable energy and climate change through this one! 🙂

Now that you know the Tour of Europe 2016, visit sites of production of renewable energy with us! Either to learn more about climate change, paragliding or travel 🙂 And of course you can find us on the networks: