I’ve been to Chiangmai a couple of instances however I’ve by no means realized that you possibly can join powered paragliding or paramotoring as they name it. So on my newest journey I made a decision that it was a possibility to this out.
I assume many people have flown on planes and possibly even in a helicopter earlier than. However then you’re secure and sound inside a tough metallic shell protected against the chilly speeding wind and engine noise of the plane. So it may be very visceral to fly unprotected by the plane’s physique, uncovered to the weather.
I booked my paramotoring exercise on-line by way of Ticket2Attraction. After checking round I discovered that their costs have been one of many lowest (3,500 baht/particular person). I had enquired with one other paramotoring firm immediately and so they quoted me a a lot increased ticket value which additionally included the ‘foreigner charge’ which is kind of prevalent in Thailand.
The ticket value included pickup from my lodge and likewise drop off which is nice because the flying location is round 30km away from Chiangmai in the midst of paddy fields. I selected to fly within the early morning as it might be cooler and I hoped to catch dawn. However by the point I received there it was already virtually 8am and approach handed daybreak.
Anyway, I got here to fly and never crawl over deserted planes and vehicles. So after placing on a pair of windproof overalls and a helmet, I used to be set for some paramotoring. I used to be additionally given a Gopro digicam mounted on the tip of a protracted selfie stick in order that I might movie myself.
I used to be quickly joined by my pilot who would do the flying whereas I sat within the entrance and did the filming, and watching the surroundings. Amid the roar of the engine and a bumpy take off, we have been quickly airborne. The flight itself was actually easy, not what I anticipated from such a small airframe. I assume the para-sail helps to stabilize any sudden actions.
The flying pace shouldn’t be quick like a airplane. As a substitute it’s extra like a automobile cruising at most likely 50-60 km/hr. Touchdown was simply as bumpy as take off due to the grassy floor. I seen that the pilots have been in a position to land and switch the cart round in order that the para-sail fell behind it and never get tangled.
On the finish of the flight, they helped to obtain the images and video from the Gopro onto my cellphone. The Gopro was setup to take video and shoot images at 5 seconds intervals. It takes up a number of reminiscence house so be sure you clear your cellphone’s storage earlier than downloading.
In case you are not afraid of heights and wish to strive one thing new, I’d say that is one thing you’ll be able to take a look at. There 2-3 firms providing this in Chiangmai and it is best to take a look at their costs and choices earlier than deciding on which one to go together with. The entire time for that is round 3 hours. My lodge pickup was at 7am and by the point I used to be drop off again on the lodge, it was 10am. Simply in time to clean up and exit for some web site seeing.
