Is tandem paragliding safe in Switzerland?
Paragliding in Switzerland is considered a non-risk sport. However, we are flying in alpine terrain, so minor accidents such as slipping or stumbling during take-off cannot be ruled out. If your insurance does not cover such an accident, please inform us before the flight. Tandem paragliding with a professional pilot is highly safe, comparable to hiking or running, and 15 times safer than driving.Paragliding is the closest you’ll ever get to flying by yourselves. You can soar over the most beautiful sceneries, whether it’s tropical beaches or wintery landscapes. Interlaken, Switzerland is one of the best places for this magical experience!Statistically, these aerial activities are much less risky than people generally assume – with both being safer than driving a car. Statistics suggest that paragliding (0.Tandem paragliding is an aerial thrill that is relatively inexpensive, in comparison with sports such as skydiving. And though it’s very dependent on the weather conditions, it offers an unparalleled thrill and stunning views of lakes, mountains, forests, sand dunes and coastlines (to name a few).
How long does tandem paragliding last?
How long does a tandem flight take? The actual flight time depends on the selected flight and varies between 15 and 60 minutes. Please expect 1. On average, the terminal velocity for a tandem skydiver or a solo belly-to-earth experienced skydiver is 120 mph, and it takes about 12 seconds to reach that speed.