Paragliding Greece

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from 17.04. to 24.04.2021
from 03.07. to 10.07.2021
from 30.10. to 06.11.2021

Single Skin Paragliding Advanced Course

This specialty course in paragliding is aimed at pilots already flying who wish to perform hike & fly with focus on the features and techniques attributed to Single Skin paragliders.

Single Skin paragliders are specially designed one-surface canopy gliders further EN certified by the same standards as traditional paragliders.

This modern design contrasts the idea of the wide profile canopy that is created by top and bottom panels reinforced with internal diagonals. 

Effect of this original careful construction and choice of high end materials, is the low weight and compact abilities giving pilots the advantage to travel outdoor and combine activities in nature.

Single Skin paragliders are reliable, ultra light and playful. They are perfect for nature enthusiasts, active travelers, mountaineers and adventurers.

Mountaineering is first to include the notion of hike & fly paragliding, considering how paragliding was invented so hikers could fly down mountain slopes instead.

Hike & fly major result is the ability to cover more ground – explore far distances on foot and remote terrain by air. 

The course is organized and offered by 
Olympic Wings Paragliding School & Center
– with constant and complete operation as a paragliding professional –
worldwide recognized since 1995 
for paragliding holidays & tours, beginner & performance courses, special seminars
and tandem paragliding flights.

More information about our growing team and Olympic Wings qualified paragliding instructors in this link -> About us

Course itinerary overview

Theory lessons in

• Equipment set up
• Preparation for flying
• Aerodynamics
• Meteorology and topography
• Risk analysis and dangerous situations

Learn about

• Equipment combination review
• Manage gear characteristics equivalent to performance
• Plan procedure for the activity trip
• Weather observation & analysis in forecast and real time
• Factual guidelines to mountaineering and safety

Practical lessons in

• How to prepare the glider and overall equipment
• Glider ground control
• Take off techniques / Launch stand-by and cancellation 
• Flights with and without turns, maneuvers with single surface gliders
• Active flying techniques and thermalling behavior
• Steering and breaking the glider
• Intro & explanation to fast decent techniques with Single Skin gliders
• Controlled landings & landing approach methodology

Olympic Wings paragliding equipment is modern following the latest technical designs and materials, continuously checked and EN certified for paragliding.
Our students train with a complete set of reliable flying gear including
a newest model single surface glider!

Location:

Olympus with its highest peak Mytikas – 2.918 m – is the highest mountain range in Greece and the famous home of the Greek Gods. It is located directly next to the Aegean Sea with long coast lines and sandy beaches.

Our flying area – with more than 15 take off’s – covers the three named mountains Pieria, Olympus and Kissavos that form a longer range parallel to the sea separated by impressive valleys and high plateaus.

These mountains protect our area throughout the year from strong meteorological winds so developing their own local wind systems which we use for flying.

The many different flying sites offer particularly great training experience as they present for pilots each their own diverse flying conditions.

Those who are interested for alternative dates and/or private lessons are welcome to place their request.

For bookings and any further information please contact us.

Olympic Wings
Paragliding Center & Paragliding Holidays in Greece
email: info@olympicwings.com
tel.: +30-23520-41741
Stelios mobile: +30-6942215980

Tandem flying with students

Impressions on Mount Olympus & Olympic Wings flying areas

from 10.07. to 24.07.2021
from 14.08. to 28.08.2021
from 04.09. to 11.09.2021

Pilot gathering for XC & Thermal Flying at Mount Olympus & Voras

Combine your stay with our XC & Thermalling Seminar with Antoine Girard 28.08. – 04.09.!

Olympic Wings offers to pilots summer flying weeks and support for thermalling & cross country flying at the mountain in North Central Greece.

Base areas for flying are two regional sibling locations – Mount Olympos 2.917 m and Voras mountain 2.524 m – excellent venues for great XC flights and thermalling pleasures.

We support pilots for all parts of the trip: Flying, accommodation, shuttle & retrieval service, evening meals & area info, travelling 

Years of experience in flying holidays & paragliding tours in Greece – we have a growing team network and so offer to our guest pilots the freedom of flying in safety comfortable with no distractions.

When flying with Olympic Wings

We offer in depth local knowledge and key support for pilots to best enjoy paragliding in Greece and develop themselves as pilots in a fun friendly atmosphere.

• climate – weather – area briefing on a day to day basis

• xc distance route planning

Cross country distance flying routes & flight plans making the optimal use of the days’ flying conditions.
Explanations on flight planning, rerouting & reading the landscape.
Digital material on presentations for analysis and use of instruments.

• flying – thermaling techniques & mental support

• radio support and fly guiding

Pilots receive at the best time, direct clear information for weather conditions – current and foreseen.
Fine tuning XC flying advise in the air with information shared from pilots and checkpoints. 
If a pilot likes to receive, support on piloting techniques.

• advice on safety

  

Accurate safety notice & indications in respect to the area and safe flying.

• equipment checks & support

Part of our safety procedure as paragliding school and qualified check center, is offering to check pilots’ equipment.
Further for pilot support we have fast repair possibility and available equipment for rent.
A charging station for electronics will be mobile and on-site, further available replacement radios & flying instruments.

Olympic Wings instructors organize year after year paragliding holidays and flying seminars
for the progression of XC pilots, they are certified professionals in paragliding and active pilots themselves for more than 25 years.

Location:

The large flatland area of Thessaly expands towards the south offers a big potential for open distance and many triangle 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.

Mount Voras 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 at 2.524 m adjacent to more high peak mountains.
Cross 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.

Each location we select to visit is offering not only amazing flights but further comfort for visitors.

Hospitable villages and pilot-friendly locals, snack shops and mini markets.
Traditional taverns & restaurants with frech cooked food of purely local produce – served in a relaxing ambiance.
Evening meal arrangement is optional and pilots are welcome to join.

The sea is an hour drive from the west Olympus. It is possible to make a break for a swim.

Organization:

Olympic Wings organizes your summer flying trip and offers accommodation and all transfers during the flying days for the pilots joining us.

The pilots accommodation is in good quality guesthouses or small hotels situated minutes away from each take-off.
The main accomodation plan is on sharing-basis but can be flexible.
All necessary retrievals from XC flights are included in the transfers.

You can book your entry together with your accommodation and transfers directly through Olympic Wings.

For bookings and any further information please contact us.

Olympic Wings
Paragliding Center & Paragliding Holidays in Greece
email: info@olympicwings.com
tel.: +30-23520-41741
Stelios mobile: +30-6942215980

XC flying & FAI triangle at Mount Olympus – high peaks and the flatland of Thessaly:

XC flying at Voras:

XC flight Mount Olympus – from Kalyvia to the beach!

Flying Announcement Poster 2019 for Paragliding Special Events organized and offered in Greece by Olympic Wings.

XC seminar with Ronny Helgesen and the Olympic Wings edition XC Olympos
Flying Safaris across the top flying sites of North Greece 
Flight Techniques and first steps to cross country distance flying with Chris Geist
Groundhandling and Glider Control training with Mike Kueng

Tandem pilot paragliding course & APPI level 3 4 5 qualifications workshop course

Designed with the concept to offer pilots important flying experiences,

build their knowledge base and have a lot of fun!

Olympic Wings offers an exclusive XC seminar

with Ronny Helgesen

from 15.06. to 22.06.2019

XC seminar topics:

• Active flying – the way to avoid glider collapses
• How to fly together – flying with other pilots
• Controlling your flying speed
• Safety while flying on a cross country
• Advice to keep you safe while flying near clouds and terrain
• Reserve parachute – Advise on how to use it and what to do
• Tips to help you climb fast and efficiently
• Psychological techniques to help you perform at your best
• In-depth guides to flying the flatlands and mountains
• Skills and tactics to help you fly bigger cross country distances
• Straight-forward illustrations to help you maximize flying conditions
• Simple explanations of diverse wind and thermal flow patterns and structures
• Insights into modern gliders – what do the modern design features mean to the XC pilot

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Olympic Wings invites you to our

Original ‘Olympic Wings edition’ Olympos XC seminar

from 31.08. to 07.09.2019

XC seminar topics:

• Heaps of tips to help you climb fast and efficiently
• Psychological techniques to help you perform at your best
• In-depth guides to flying the flatlands and mountains
• Advice to keep you safe while flying near clouds and terrain
• Skills and tactics to help you fly bigger cross country distances
• Straight-forward illustrations to help you maximize flying conditions
• Simple explanations of diverse wind and thermal flow patterns and structures
• Insights into paragliding design. What does the modern design features mean to the XC pilot

Program:

• Introduction and establishment of pilot levels
• Review of pilot equipment
• Area briefing and weather
• Daily tasks and group flights with radio
• Daily debrief on individual and group basis
• Final assessment and summary

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