Frequently asked questions
Questions about tandem flight
Where do we meet?
We meet at the Pension Kohlhiasl. There is also our landing site, so after the flight we will arrive there again. Please also expect that we can not plan exactly to the minute depending on the weather.
Please keep the parking spaces of the pension free and park on the side towards the street.
The address is:
Oberschönauer Straße 44
83471 Schönau on Königssee
What clothes should I wear on a tandem flight?
The further up we are, the colder it gets. In any case, take a Jacket Take a sweater underneath, wear solid footwear and one Long trousers. For termic flights, especially in spring, gloves are also recommended.
In the months of November – June you should dress rather thicker. We recommend three long-sleeved layers and one long underpants. You are best equipped with windproof clothes.
During the warmer months, most people can use a windproof jacket as a second layer.
Can I bring luggage for paragliding?
Basically, the less the better. Ideally, you have nothing but your warm clothes and valuables with you.
How spontaneously can I fly with you?
You can call us spontaneously at any time. With a little luck, we can plan you for a tandem flight today.
Am I insured on a tandem flight?
We attach great importance to the protection of our guests. For all tandem flights, our passengers are insured by their respective pilots. Each of our tandem pilots has the required passenger liability insurance.
Is there an age limit for tandem flying?
There is no age limit for our guests. For minor passengers, however, we need a declaration of consent from the guardians. You can download a preprint here:
Are there physical conditions for me as a passenger?
Physical fitness: You should be able to walk a few steps at launch before we take off. If you have physical limitations or you are unsure, just send us a non-binding request.
Body weight: A paraglider is only approved for a certain weight range, so your body weight should be between 30 and 90 kg.
I'm afraid of heights. Can I still fly?
We have also taken people with fear of heights into the air. Since we move in the open air and have no relation to an abyss, the fear of heights in paragliding does not play a major role.
Vouchers
How long is a voucher valid?
For vouchers, the general limitation period of three years applies. This deadline applies to us only from the end of the year. Vouchers are therefore valid until the end of the year plus three years.
Thereafter, the price difference must be repaid in the event of any price changes.
I got a gift card. How do I redeem it?
Vouchers, of course, have priority over spontaneous requests. But in order for everything to work smoothly, we ask that you inform us about two weeks before you want to redeem the voucher.
Simply fill out the form on our website: Redeem voucher
Or send us an email directly: *Please activate Javascript*Can I redeem a Jochen Swiss voucher with you?
No, we do not work with Jochen Schweizer.Upon request, we can give you the contact of the partner located here. If you want to spontaneously book a flight with one of our pilots, you can also contact us.
Unfortunately, in Berchtesgaden no more paragliding flights are offered via Jochen Schweizer.
General questions about paragliding
What happens when you fall into an air hole?
The often heard myth that it is evil Air holes If there were, persist. It can happen to us that when flying through a turbulence we get a feeling like in a starting elevator. This Wars 🙂
What is the difference between paragliding and parachuting?
Paratroopers or skydivers jump out of an airplane high up, and this is mainly about free fall.
Our paraglider starting point is a steep meadow on which we call. This is why we also make one with you. Tandem flight – and no tandem jump ;).
What is the difference between paragliding and paragliding?
Paragliding and paragliding are the same. In the Austrian area, paragliding is often referred to as Paragliding Or the word for the paraglider. Paragliders used. This is very similar to Italian. parapendio, which is approximately Umbrella for the slope means. Paragliding It is the English equivalent.
Sometimes we become paraglider pilots too Fringe planes called. This term comes from the times when dragon flies (or delta flies) were much more widespread than paragliding. At that time, few people could imagine that you could paraglide on such a "scrap"...
In what weather can you fly?
Most importantly, please rely on our statements. We check the weather several times a day and have years of experience.
Especially wind strength and wind direction have an influence on safety in paragliding. If the wind is too strong, we cannot start. If the wind is too weak, this makes the start difficult, but you can still fly safely. Cloud cover does not affect safety.
Stay in Berchtesgaden
Do you have any tips for my accommodation?
But of course! We can recommend the campsite Allweglehen, the Pension Kohlhiasl and also holiday apartments. Look at ours. Partners over.
What else can you do in Berchtesgaden?
Absolutely recommendable is a canyoning tour through the Klammen in our water-rich region. A rafting trip to one of our mountain rivers is also suitable. Look at ours. Partners over.