PARAGLIDING

Paragliding is the simplest form of human flight. A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. The paraglider itself is constructed of rip-stop nylon from which the pilot is suspended by sturdy kevlar lines. The pilot is clipped into a harness and oriented in a sitting position for maximum comfort. With a paraglider, you actually fly like a bird, soaring upwards on currents of air. Paragliders routinely stay aloft for 3 hours or more, climb to elevations of 15.000', and go cross-country for vast distances. Most people think that learning to fly a paraglider is a difficult thing to do and in fact, it is really quite easy and safe. You can make paragliding, like most adventure sports, as safe or dangerous as you want. It is of course crucial that you receive instruction from a certified professional and use safe equipment - professional schools will create as controlled a learning environment as possible. But paragliding is still an outdoor sport and Mother Nature is unpredictable - the primary safety factors are personal judgment and attitude. You must be willing to learn gradually and to think with your head not with your ego. If you don’t, then you can get injured or killed; if you do, then you can paraglide until you’re 90. Paragliders are designed to soar. The duration record is over 11 hours and the distance record is 300 kilometers. In training you will start out just skimming the ground. As you progress and become more skilled and confident you will probably want to go higher and use the wing for its designed purpose - soaring! Average recreational pilots, utilizing thermal and ridge lift, routinely stay aloft for 3 hours or more, soar to altitudes of 15.000' and travel cross-country for great distances. In addition, paragliders can be easily carried and launched off of most mountains. Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill humankind’s oldest dream - free flight! The pilot jogs down a gentle slope and glides away from the mountain. There is no free-falling or jumping off of cliffs.The launches and landings are slow and gentle and, once in the air, most people are surprised by how quiet and peaceful the experience is. Even a fear of heights is rarely a factor, as there is no sensation of falling. The solo lesson requires more effort (physical and mental) than the tandem lesson, but it lays the basic groundwork necessary to become your own pilot. If the idea of watching the sunset from a comfortable seat in the air, supported by the buoyant evening air, with perhaps an eagle or hawk joining you off your wing tip, appeals to you, then paragliding is for you.

Paragliding Location
We operate paragliding flight at spectacular locations such as Timbis, Gunung Payung, Mount Batur  and Candidasa.
Timbis
The main flight zone and training center is located at Timbis near the stunning Bali Cliff resort. The scenery is breathtaking, comprising of rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, blue seas, temples, and waves breaking over coral reefs make for a marvelous place to learn to fly or just relax and enjoy the view. At low tide there are ample bomb outs on the beach. Essential items such as cold drinks and cigarettes are available at take off, and there is always a friendly Balinese to pack your canopy away, just the way you like it, after an afternoon flying.
Gunung Payung
Located approximately 2 kilometers East of Timbis, Gunung Payung is often flyable when the winds are too Easterly at Timbis. It is normally possible to fly to, and soar Hotel Nikko to the East. This site is not recommended to novice pilots, as at high tide there are no bottom landing options.
Mount Batur
The smoldering Mount Batur is located on North Ubud located in Kintamani, 1,717m is an active volcano with four craters, last eruption during 1994.
Candidasa
Candidasa is located on the East Coast of Bali, about 3 hours drive from Kuta. The site is a 250 meter high ridge facing 145 degrees. The site offers both dynamic and thermal flying. It often possible to reach cloud base, normally between 600 and 750 meters. The take off is small, top landing is not possible. Bottom landing is a large black sand beach. The walk to take off is about 20-30 minutes, depending on fitness; porters are available to carry your canopy to takeoff for 40,000 to 70,000 Rupiah, depending on your bargaining skills.
Site Fees
There is a site fee of Rp. 100.000, payable upon arrival. Payment includes temporary membership of Bali Paragliders Club, and access to all sites in Bali for a period of 3 months. Alternatively a one year membership is available for Rp. 200.000. Visiting pilots should contact Bali Paragliders Club before flying.

PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to fly like an eagle? Then why not take a tandem flight, which we offer for US$ 69.00. The tandem flight consists of a short instructional briefing followed by a 20 minute flight (weather permitting).
The tandem paraglider is flown by one of our fully qualified pilots. During the flight the pilot will explain to you what he is doing, and if conditions permit, allow you some hands-on control of the glider.
A tandem flight is an exciting, one-off experience, however if having experienced the thrill of free flight you wish to take it further, we are able to offer you a full training.
Conditions:

• Price include pick up service (between area of Denpasar, Sanur, Kuta, Nusa Dua) and drinks.
• Price exclude insurance.

PARAMOTOR TRIP & TANDEM FLIGHT
Since last year, in joining with fellow friends which member of Korea Power Glider Associate (KPGA), we had done some flying trip around costal of Bali's Island and inland... Now, we're ready to assists paramotor pilots whose in holiday in Bali.
We, Bali Paragliders Club, would be pleased to organize your Paramotor Trip in Bali or anywhere else in Indonesia... You're going to discover more from the air of Bali Magical Island.

We are also run Tandem Paramotor flight for people who wish to flying without learning... Flying is won't be your dream anymore!
Aerial photography or flying with company banner during any events is also our specialty. Just drop us an email or contact our club officer.
COURSES
How long it will take?
The training time before a student can fly unsupervised will depend on the individuals aptitude and weather conditions. First you have to achieve Student Pilot Rating, which takes on average 4 days.
Continuing under supervision, the next step is to gain Beginner Pilot Rating, this takes a further 2 - 3 days tuition.
Once you have Beginner Pilot Rating you can fly unsupervised. Remember, this is a general guide only, as a license has to be earned, by accomplishing set tasks, and passing an exam.
2 Days Introduction - US$ 150.00
The focus of this course is to get you into the air, once you have demonstrated control of the canopy on the ground.
If you then decide you’d like to take it further, these days are credited towards Student Pilot license.
Include 1 tandem flight.
4 Days - Student Pilot (PS) - US$ 350.00
This course builds on the introduction, and includes theory of flight, meteorology, air law, and aerodynamics.  At the end of the course you will sit a written exam, and if successful will acquire a Student Pilot license. This license requires that you always fly under supervision.
6 - 7 Days - Beginner Pilot (PL1) - US$ 600.00
This course follows on from the Student Pilot, and upon successful completion, you will receive a Club Pilot License. The course includes rapid descent techniques, active flying. This license requires that you always fly under supervision.
FLYING SEASONS
Generally flying season is from April through November and the best flying seasons are June, July, August, September and October.
VISITING PILOT
A range of services are available for visiting pilots, from packing your canopy, transportation and even an assistance to find accommodation close to the site.
A Member fee of  Rp. 100.000 is required for visiting pilot and can be paid either to Timbis Flying Club Bali, the PLGI (Indonesia Paragliding and Hang Gliding Association) or to other flying association throughout Indonesia and therefore, it will be accepted throughout Indonesia. Member fee is valid for 3 months and it can be renewal.
The following table lists are some of the most popular ones, with their prices.

Services and Conditions  for visiting pilots	Fees in ID Rupiah
Packing your canopy.	Rp. 10.000
Carrying your canopy from the beach to take off.	Rp. 20.000
Carry your hang glider from beach to take off.	Rp. 50.000
Retrieve from bomb out  (between Bali Cliff Hotel & Nikko Hotel).	Rp. 50.000
Transport from Timbis Club to take off  (by motor bike).	Rp. 10.000
Transport for one half day (by Toyota Kijang).	Rp. 250.000
Transport for whole day (i.e. trip to Candidasa).	Rp. 500.000
Member Fee (valid for 3 months)	Rp. 100.000