Afternoon Session Utah

Afternoon Session - Utah

Includes North side site introduction, weather briefing, wing set-up, kiting, pre-flight check, and radio instruction when in the air.

Kiting 15-60 minutes airtime 4 Hours total 3+ People Ratings: P1+ Retrieve

Flying the Northside

The North side is known for its consistent Northerly winds that show up every afternoon. It accommodates students who want to practice kiting, forward and reverse launches, and flying. It has a forgiving launch with very few obstructions.

Launch from the foothills of the Wasatch Range. Try your hand at benching up to Steep Mountain, a mile long soaring ridge. Soar the ridge, or push out and try thermalling. Or, get lucky and fly the evening glass-off. 

Stunning Scenery

This is big mountain flying at its best. Beautiful views from above launch. See the famous Wasatch Range - the western edge of the Rocky Mountains.

Improving Your Skills

The launch area at the North Side offers acres of kiting practice. It is one of the most popular training sites in the U.S. Moving towards a higher rating? This is the place to learn.

Driving and Retrieving

Let us shuttle you from launch to launch and organize retrievals from the LZ.

Food and drinks

Bring your wallet. You will be hungry. There are many convenience stores for coffee and snacks. Bathrooms are available enroute or at the launch.


TRIP ITINERARY

Grab your gear and get ready to have fun.
Pre-work: please download and sign the waivers at the link below. And, don't forget to join the local club during your visit.

Afternoon Session $150

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Sunrise Meetup

Meet in the top parking lot near the bathrooms (Southside launch)
Address: 121100 N East, N Frontage Road, Draper, UT 84020
40.457985N,-111.901124W

Introductions & Waivers

Pilot introductions and flight experience. Site intro. Safety briefing. Gear check. Frequency setup. Sign waivers.

Weather Briefing

Determine the weather outlook for the morning and the day. All activities on the ground and in the air are dependent on the wind speed and direction.

Kiting

Practice kiting in the lee of the wind before launching. Practice planning for the “compression zone” and “wing wake” from pilots in the air.

Flying

Club rules allow for 15-mintue blocks of airtime. Share the air. Launch and land out. Rinse and repeat. Dial back flying at after 10:00am as afternoon conditions set in.

BOOK THIS SESSION

Come and join the thrill and excitement of of flying the big mountains of the Wasatch Range.

“Amazing trip; Great instruction. Damien, you put us all in the air. You called all the locations and all the launch timings. Everyone was wearing a big grin for weeks. We'll be back for more.”
Matt Foster
P3, Captain
“Vampiro lives! Damien, once again you crushed it. We had a great time. Everything went smoothly. I would absolutely recommend you to anyone. You exceeded everyone's expectations. See you in September. The gang is coming back!”
John Mendes
Pres. NEPHC
“Positively the best experience ever. Great company and great group of pilots.”
Carl Soquist
Adventurer, P3
“I bow to the Zen master of paragliding. When it comes to paragliding instruction you are a national treasure. Looking forward to my 7th trip with you!”
Mark Anderson
Dune Flier
“For over a decade I've trusted Damien's skills reading the Mexican air, and his local knowledge on the ground. I come to Valle De Bravo every year. Damien's patient resolve accommodates pilots of all skill levels. He and Alondra keep the logistics running smoothly through the day so you can focus on your flights.”
Dave McNulty
Comp Pilot

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