Paragliding flight with aerobatics in Gudauri
Safe flight requires theoretical training in winds, piloting techniques, emergency situations. You will also need a thousand tips, tricks, details, adjustments, etc. that can only be learned from an expert. Only pilots who have completed the SIV course are allowed to participate in acrobatics. SIV introduces pilots to dangerous flight modes.
Paragliding allows you to look at mountain landscapes and see the world as birds see it. Skillfully using air currents, the weight of your own body will open the world to you from a different angle.
If you are afraid of heights but really want to try the feeling of a soaring bird, choose the shortest program: 5–7 minutes in winter or 7–10 minutes in summer. The launch is near the Gudauri resort or the scenic Jvari pass. The flight takes place over the Aragvi canyon and around the launch site; the landing point depends on the weather.
* Children fly from 5 years old (with parents or guardians present) * Maximum passenger weight is 125 kg; weight surcharge: 80–100 kg +100 GEL, 100–110 kg +150 GEL, 110–125 kg +250 GEL * Altitude, direction and duration of the flight depend on the weather.
What acrofigures will you learn to perform?
- Tail Slide (flight back). During this maneuver, the tail flies (or rather "slides") almost at full speed backwards. A tail slide sits on the narrow line between parachutage (a stalled descent) and normal flight of the wing.
- CAT is a type of spiral in which the center of rotation is between the glider and the pilot. This means that the glider is flying forward (positive rotation) while the pilot is flying backwards (negative rotation). The sink rate is fairly low, roughly 4-8 m/s, depending on the type of wing and the maneuver performed.
- Negative spiral - In a negative spiral, one half of the wing travels backwards while the other keeps flying forward, so the retreating side ends up behind. In this maneuver, the glider usually flies in a sway, with the pilot swaying back and forth under the glider.
- Wingovers are a series of dynamic banked turns in which the pilot swings the wing from side to side. This is the basic figure of the whole acro, but at the same time a very complex maneuver. The key to success in this figure is the timely transfer of weight and application of the brakes.
- A deep spiral is the most effective way to reduce height. During a spiral, the pilot is level with the glider, the leading edge is pointing toward the ground (and even in line with the horizon), and the pilot is rotating very rapidly around the center of rotation, which is near the wing. The descent speed can exceed 20 m/s, and the pilot's rotation speed is 110 km/h, which causes significant g-forces.
- Butterfly (horseshoe). This trick is very simple and looks very beautiful in the eyes of the average viewer. In this maneuver, the glider has a horseshoe (U-shaped) shape, the wing is filled with air and has no horizontal speed.
- An asymmetric spiral is essentially a wingover performed to one side only. The timing of weight transfer and brake application is very similar. You don't get as high above the wing as you would in a wingover, but the wing stores more energy in an asymmetric spiral. It is because of the high amount of energy in a paraglider that the asymmetric spiral is used to enter acro maneuvers that require a lot of energy.
Aerobatics in paragliding
Aerobatics in paragliding is the performance of all kinds of complex maneuvers. They require a well-mastered technique and a wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge from the pilot. No matter how aerobatics seems to be a simple direction, it is necessary to take it as seriously as possible and with due understanding.
Any mistake can lead to fatal consequences, and in order to avoid this, it is necessary that the pilot take a specialized course. Studying at a paragliding school allows the student to gain all possible knowledge about the movements of a paraglider, as well as all the safety measures necessary to perform paragliding flights. Only in this way will you be able to fly safely and practice any aerobatics. If you do not have a sufficient level of skills and you have not received instruction from a specialist, in no case take risks. Consult with instructors, acquire the necessary skills, find out the necessary information, and go! Against a tailwind!
How to teach aerobatics
The course is taught by qualified instructors of the school. The main source of danger in paragliding is careless or inept piloting. Therefore, this sport should be studied at a school where pilots master the technique, theory and practice gradually, without haste. These hours of training will give the pilot the confidence to master paragliding.
Paragliding flight with aerobatics in Gudauri
As far as aerobatics would not be in itself one of the most interesting areas of paragliding, in the mountains of Gudauri aerobatics has a completely different character. Do not deprive yourself and your loved ones of the opportunity to join this direction of paragliding. Performing aerobatic maneuvers in the mountains of Gudauri, you will leave your mark on the entire history of paragliding with aerobatics in Gudauri. Be part of history and keep these moments in your heart for years to come!
Current paragliding prices in Gudauri
Summer (16 Apr – 4 Dec)
- Express7–10 min349 GEL
- Free Your Soul10–20 min399 GEL
- Aragvi Canyon8–15 min399 GEL
- Sightseeing20–35 min549 GEL
- Aerobatics15–25 min599 GEL
- XC Adventure35–50 min649 GEL
Winter (5 Dec – 15 Apr)
- Winter Adventure5–7 min349 GEL
- Winter Fairytale7–10 min399 GEL
- Aragvi Canyon8–15 min399 GEL
- Winter Aerobatics6–10 min499 GEL
- Winter VIP Canyon15–25 min599 GEL
Passenger weight: up to 80 kg — no surcharge · 80–100 kg +100 GEL · 100–110 kg +150 GEL · 110–125 kg +250 GEL (125 kg limit). Exact weight is checked at the meeting point.
GoPro Full HD video is included. Upgrades: GoPro 11–13 4K/5K +50 · Insta360 5.7K +50 · Photos +50 · Drone video +149 · Drone photo +99 GEL (only with drone video).
You book a time slot in our schedule. Deposit: 95 GEL / 35 EUR per slot, deducted from the flight price. Flight type and route are confirmed at the meeting point — based on weather and the pilot/provider's final decision.