Olympic Wings offers to pilots summer flying weeks<\/strong> and support for thermalling & cross country flying<\/strong> in North Central Greece.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Base areas for flying are two regional sibling locations<\/strong> – Mount Olympos 2.917 m and Voras mountain 2.524 m – excellent venues for great XC flights and thermalling pleasures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We support pilots for all parts of the trip: Flying, accomodation, shuttle & retrieval service, evening meals & area info, travelling <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Years of experience in flying holidays & paragliding tours in Greece <\/strong>– we have a growing team network and so offer to our guest pilots the freedom of flying<\/strong> in safety comfortable with no distractions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We offer in depth local knowledge<\/strong> and key support<\/strong> for pilots to best enjoy<\/strong> paragliding in Greece and develop<\/strong> themselves as pilots in a fun friendly atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A cozy hall area for pilot briefing – debriefing – discussions and daily mapping all possible routes. Cross country distance flying routes & flight plans making the optimal use of the days‘ flying conditions. ngg_shortcode_1_placeholderOlympic Wings paragliding instructors answer to questions and offer a great amount of tips and advise for pilots to improve, work and develop their flying & thermal skills. Pilots receive at the best time, direct clear information for weather conditions – current and foreseen. Accurate safety notice & indications in respect to the area and safe flying.<\/p>\n Part of our safety procedure as paragliding school and qualified check center, is offering to check pilots‘ equipment. <\/p>\n <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_2_placeholder\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mount Olympus<\/strong> is the highest mountain range in Greece, parallel to the sea, with its highest peak Mytikas at 2.917 m. The south western area of the mountain has fantastic cross country and thermalling conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The large flatland area of Thessaly expands<\/strong> towards the south offers a big potential for open distance<\/strong> and many triangle<\/strong> XC flights. Southeast in direction to the city of Larissa, Northwest crossing the river of Aliakmonas and West towards Deskati mountains. Crossing Olympus towards the eastern side takes you to the beach.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mount Voras<\/strong> is a high mountain of the northest parts of Greece that belongs also to a mountain range. It is the 3rd highest mountain in Greece with it’s summit Kaimaktsalan<\/strong> at 2.524 m adjacent to more high peak mountains. <\/p>\n Each location we select to visit is offering not only amazing flights but further comfort for visitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hospitable villages and pilot-friendly locals<\/strong>, snack shops and mini markets. <\/p>\n The sea<\/strong> is an hour drive from the west Olympus. It is possible to make a break for a swim.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Olympic Wings<\/strong> organizes your summer flying trip and offers accommodation<\/strong> and all transfers<\/strong> during the flying days for the pilots joining us.<\/p>\n The pilots accommodation is in good quality <\/strong>guesthouses <\/strong>or <\/strong>small <\/strong>hotels <\/strong>situated minutes away from each take-off. <\/p>\n You can book your entry together with your accommodation and transfers directly through Olympic Wings.<\/strong><\/p>\n For bookings<\/strong> and any further information please contact us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhen flying with Olympic Wings<\/h5>\n
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climate – weather – area briefing on a day to day basis<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWaypoints are displayed on our large custom map, available in digital forms.
\nImportant information and notices are updated and displayed on the board. <\/p>\n\n
xc distance route planning<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nExplanations on flight planning, rerouting & reading the landscape.
\nDigital material on presentations for analysis and use of instruments.<\/p>\n\n
flying – thermaling techniques & mental support<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nFor example tips on efficient climbing – transit between thermals – your glider behavior ect.<\/p>\n\n
radio support and fly guiding<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nFine tuning XC flying advise in the air with information shared from pilots and checkpoints.
\nIf a pilot likes to receive, support on piloting techniques.<\/p>\n\n
advice on safety<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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equipment checks & support<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nFurther for pilot support we have fast repair possibility and available equipment for rent.
\nA charging station for electronics will be mobile and on-site, further available replacement radios & flying instruments.<\/p>\nOlympic Wings instructors organize year after year paragliding holidays and flying seminars
\nfor the progression of XC pilots, they are certified professionals in paragliding and active pilots themselves for more than 25 years.<\/h6>\nLocation:<\/h5>\n
\nCross country flights go south towards Mt Olympus and beyond with endless possibilities for kilometer distance, further common directions are towards the towns of Grevena and Kalampaka.<\/p>\n
\nTraditional taverns & restaurants with frech cooked food of purely local produce<\/strong> – served in a relaxing ambiance.
\nEvening meal arrangement is optional and pilots are welcome to join.<\/p>\nOrganization:<\/h5>\n
\nThe main accomodation plan is on sharing-basis but can be flexible.
\nAll necessary retrievals<\/strong> from XC flights are included<\/strong> in the transfers.<\/p>\nOlympic Wings
\nParagliding Center & Paragliding Holidays in Greece
\nemail: info@olympicwings.com<\/a>
\ntel.: +30-23520-41741
\nStelios mobile: +30-6942215980<\/h6>\nXC flying & FAI triangle at Mount Olympus –
\nhigh peaks and the flatland of Thessaly:<\/h4>\nngg_shortcode_3_placeholder\nBruce Cloud Surfing Olympus:<\/h4>\n