{"title":"Tandem Flights","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience paragliding from the passenger seat with an experienced tandem pilot. Cloudbase's current tandem offering focuses on coastal cliff soaring on the NSW Central Coast, subject to suitable weather and flying conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coastal-cliff-soaring-tandem-flight","title":"Coastal Cliff Soaring Tandem Flight","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoastal Cliff Soaring Tandem Flight\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This experience is currently intended for people who live on or can readily travel to the NSW Central Coast. Coastal paragliding is highly weather-dependent, and arranging suitable flying opportunities for visitors travelling from Sydney or further afield can be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience coastal paragliding above the NSW Central Coast with a Cloudbase tandem pilot. Our coastal tandem flights are designed as a relaxed introduction to paragliding, whether you are simply curious about the sport or considering learning to fly yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlights are typically conducted from suitable coastal sites around Crackneck Lookout and Forresters Beach when conditions allow. After the required paperwork and a pre-flight briefing, launch generally involves only a few committed steps before you are airborne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce in the air, you will be seated comfortably in the harness with open views along the coastline. We can communicate throughout the flight and, when conditions and circumstances are suitable, you may also have the opportunity to take the controls and experience steering the paraglider yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical flight duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 30 minutes, although actual airtime depends entirely on the weather and flying conditions on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable enclosed footwear such as runners, cross-trainers or light hiking shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunscreen and sunglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA windbreaker or jacket — it can be considerably cooler in the air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather and seasonal availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParagliding is completely weather-dependent and coastal flying requires the right wind direction and strength. On the Central Coast, the winter period is commonly dominated by westerly or offshore winds that are unsuitable for our coastal tandem sites. As a result, we generally do not operate coastal tandem flights from around mid-May until approximately early to mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift vouchers are valid for 36 months from the date of purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a voucher would otherwise expire during, or be materially affected by, the non-conducive winter flying period, Cloudbase will honour the voucher beyond that period so you are not disadvantaged simply because suitable coastal flying conditions were unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePassenger requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum age: 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassengers under 18 require parental or guardian consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum passenger weight is generally 110–115 kg, subject to the conditions and equipment configuration on the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift vouchers are emailed after purchase. They may be transferred to another person during their validity period, but cannot be exchanged for cash or website store products and are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore purchasing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are travelling from outside the NSW Central Coast, please contact Cloudbase before purchasing. The unpredictable nature of suitable coastal conditions can make it difficult to coordinate a flight around a short visit or fixed travel date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloudbase tandem flights and gift vouchers are subject to our standard terms and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudbase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589453644057,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/crackneck-tandem.jpg?v=1790580278"},{"product_id":"mountain-soaring-tandem-flight","title":"Mountain Soaring Tandem Flight","description":"\u003cspan class=\"x-ff-century-gothic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-fs-13px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eAll Cloudbase tandem flight experience instructors are fully vaccinated, and we are able to offer flights to individuals that provide evidence of double vaccination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nHave you ever wondered what it is like to truly fly like a bird?\r\n\r\n\u003cspan class=\"x-ff-century-gothic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-fs-13px\"\u003eDiscover the feeling of personal flight with a Tandem Paragliding Flight with us. This 'Tandem Taster' is a great way to get a feel of whether this sport is for you! We fly from several locations in the Port Macquarie\/Mid North Coast area, and predominately this tandem flight option would be selected when preferring to fly from North Brother or Middle Brother mountain sites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nWe fly high over terrain, and you'll get an amazing birds-eye view in a super relaxed, safe atmosphere.\r\n\r\nThere is a small amount of paperwork to be completed for a tandem paragliding flight and a briefing that we complete and we are off into the sky.\r\n\r\nWith a few quick steps, we will take flight. During the flight, you will be seated in a comfortable harness with 360-degree views of the beautiful coastline, pristine waters and maybe even the odd dolphin.\r\n\r\nFlight duration is approximately 30 minutes, weather and condition dependent. We will be able to communicate during the flight, and in the event that the flying conditions support it, you'll have the opportunity to take control of the brakes and steer the glider.\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTandem flight gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase and will be emailed to you upon purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nOn the day of the flight, please kindly ensure that you have the following:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate footwear for light hiking (or solid runners, x-trainers)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSunscreen and Sunglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eConsider bringing a windbreaker or jacket as it can be cool up there\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTell me about the Cloudbase Digital Memories\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nFor an additional $45.00 our team can provide high-quality images and video footage of your flight to remember for days to come. This can be purchased prior to, or on the day of your flight and downloaded at a later date via our secure dropbox filesharing option.\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease be advised that due to westerly\/offshore conditions that generally render tandem paragliding flights unsuitable in the winter periods, we do not generally do not offer this service between the months of mid-May and August. Tandem activities resume in late August, early September (in normal, non-Covid times). The 6-month validity excludes this period, meaning that in the event that you purchase a gift voucher prior to this period, we'll effectively automatically apply a 'hold status' during this timeframe. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nNB. Ages over 14 and under 18 via parental consent. Maximum passenger weight of 110-115 based on conditions.\r\n\r\nCloudbase courses, tandem flights, and gift vouchers are subject to our standard terms and conditions that can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/termsandconditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-5270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/CloudbaseDigitalMemories-01-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5C3DxoMX-T0\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5C3DxoMX-T0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*The fine print: Please understand that tandem flight experience gift vouchers are not transferrable for cash or website store products. Whilst they are transferrable between individuals during the period of validity, they are not refundable. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cloudbase","offers":[{"title":"I'll bring my own camera","offer_id":67589453676825,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cloudbase Digital Memories (see below)","offer_id":67589453709593,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/tandemcategory.jpg?v=1790580279"}],"url":"https:\/\/cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/collections\/tandem-flights.oembed","provider":"Cloudbase Paragliding Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}