I’ve been to Chiangmai just a few occasions however I’ve by no means realized that you would join powered paragliding or paramotoring as they name it. So on my newest journey I made a decision that it was a possibility to do that out.
I assume many people have flown on planes and perhaps even in a helicopter earlier than. However then you’re protected and sound inside a tough metallic shell shielded from the chilly dashing 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 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 they usually quoted me a a lot increased ticket worth which additionally included the ‘foreigner price’ which is sort of prevalent in Thailand.
The ticket worth included pickup from my lodge and in addition 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 will be cooler and I hoped to catch dawn. However by the point I acquired there it was already nearly 8am and manner handed daybreak.
Anyway, I got here to fly and never crawl over deserted planes and vans. 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 an extended 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 clean, not what I anticipated from such a small airframe. I assume the para-sail helps to stabilize any sudden actions.
The flying pace just isn’t quick like a airplane. As a substitute it’s extra like a automotive cruising at most likely 50-60 km/hr. Touchdown was simply as bumpy as take off due to the grassy floor. I observed that the pilots have been capable of 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 telephone. The Gopro was setup to take video and shoot images at 5 seconds intervals. It takes up a whole lot of reminiscence area so be sure you clear your telephone’s storage earlier than downloading.
If you’re not afraid of heights and wish to attempt one thing new, I might say that is one thing you may have a look at. There 2-3 firms providing this in Chiangmai and you need to try their costs and choices earlier than deciding on which one to go together with. The whole 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 website seeing.
