FAQ
Do you still have questions?
Then please read through our FAQs. Here we have summarized the most important topics for you briefly and compactly.
You can reach us on +43 676 5822547, send us an e-mail or use our contact form. You can also book your flight online or buy a voucher.
In the high season, we recommend booking in good time (2 days in advance) to avoid waiting times. For appointments at short notice, please book by telephone.
At our landing site in Annenheim, large tent with white banner directly on the Ossiachersee Bundesstrasse (opposite Billa supermarket) Moosweg, 9520 Treffen am Ossiachersee.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/7YG5ooyb4Vbi4QqLA
Age doesn’t matter. As long as you are fit and can take a few quick steps in the terrain, nothing stands in the way of a tandem flight. Our oldest passenger so far was 90 years young and would fly again in a heartbeat.
There is no legal age limit for passengers. We fly with our younger guests from a weight of 20 kg, for children and young people up to the age of 18 the signature of a parent or legal guardian is required on the flight ticket. Many of our guests are under 18, our youngest passenger was four years old and as you can see in the photo gallery, everyone had a great time.
We fly with passengers from 20 kg to 120 kg.
If you can take a few quick steps and have no serious limitations or chronic illnesses, nothing stands in the way of a tandem flight. If you have a heart condition or other impairments, the pilot must be informed BEFORE the flight.
No problem: many pilots know the feeling of fear of heights. The feeling of looking down from a tower or the edge of a cliff and being pulled downwards. With a paraglider, this fear is blown away. As soon as you lose contact with the ground and sit in the harness, the fear of falling disappears and you can enjoy the feeling of flying.
Yes. Our pilots all have insurance.
example:
DHV (German Hang Glider Association), which works together with HDI. Aviation liability and passenger liability insurance was taken out here.
- Sum insured for personal injury and property damage: € 2,500,000
- Financial loss insurance per claim: € 15,000
- Rescue costs insurance per rescue case (personal): 10.000 €
We take off with the paraglider from the most beautiful Carinthian mountains and are therefore dependent on the weather. A gliding flight from the Gerlitzen takes about 20 minutes. In good thermal conditions, our pilots will use the updraft to gain height and extend the flight to 30 to 40 minutes. You should allow 1.5 hours for one flight (ascent, preparation, take-off, flight and landing).
If you want to take the controls yourself during the flight, just ask our pilot. If the conditions allow it, you can fly a few circles over Lake Ossiach yourself.
Your pilot will fly into position over the landing area to reduce the remaining altitude. He will then steer the paraglider in a fixed landing approach. Shortly before touching down, the speed will be slowed down so that you may have to take a few quick steps. The more headwind there is, the slower and smoother the landing will be.
Of course you can document your flight yourself with your own camera. However, some passengers are so busy with this that they don’t notice much of the actual experience. Tandem-Air therefore offers you a photo service with video and photo recordings during the flight for €29 (directly to your smart phone).
The tandem air team consists of fourteen regular pilots, who are supported by other experienced pilots at peak times. For groups, please register in good time – we also have group discounts for you!
No, you can wear your optical glasses or contact lenses as normal, but we also recommend sunglasses as the wind at around 35 km/h and the sun can be annoying.
Most passengers find it most pleasant in the warmer seasons. Then the landscape is also very attractive and colorful: lush forests, deep blue lakes…
Tandem-Air has not had an accident since it was founded in 2000 – something we are very proud of! The paraglider has developed into a safe flying device over the last few decades. Only uncomplicated, very safe gliders are used for tandem paragliding flights. As with all sports, there is a certain residual risk. Injuries (sprains, bruises) can occur during take-off or landing.
Tandem-Air vouchers are valid for 2 years from the date of issue and receipt of the invoice amount. For more details see our general terms and conditions.
Tandem Air vouchers are not name-bound and are therefore transferable. However, you will miss out on the opportunity to experience the indescribable feeling of silent flying.
During an action flight, maneuvers are mainly flown over the lake. Here, significantly more forces act on your body and the flight time is reduced, as height is destroyed in a shorter time during the maneuvers.
This is probably the right flight for all adrenaline junkies.
The flight costs nothing extra, just book a normal flight and discuss your wishes with your pilot beforehand.
No – there is no surcharge for action flights.
If the weather permits, we will also try to stay in the thermals.
This will make your flight a little longer, but it won’t cost you anything extra.
No – with Tandem-Air no thermal flight costs extra.
However, please bear in mind that your flight time may be slightly longer as a result.
