Birdmen Paragliding

Birdmen Paragliding Paragliding courses, tandems and tours around Cape Town, Wilderness and Porterville.

Birdmen Paragliding is a great source for paragliding in Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Birdmen Paragliding is based in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town and is owned and run by Barry Pedersen.

Repeat of yesterday's flying, starting at sedgeview, then flying Buffels Bay for the rest of the day. Both places offeri...
18/01/2025

Repeat of yesterday's flying, starting at sedgeview, then flying Buffels Bay for the rest of the day. Both places offering great flying. First, some thermals, the soaring. We are a privelidged to be able to fly and in these beautiful places. Pilots getting a few hours of air time. A awesome swim in the Indian ocean before returning home. Then home for a nice Lamb chop and Boerewors braai.

A relaxed morning sitting in the sun enjoying fly, from Sedgefield and Buffels bay, soaring like eagles and sea gulls. W...
18/01/2025

A relaxed morning sitting in the sun enjoying fly, from Sedgefield and Buffels bay, soaring like eagles and sea gulls. We could even venture toward Brenton on sea. A another amazing, flying then home for a braai and a great chow. Thank you Candice.

After good flying in the Cape Town area, kardoesie and langebaan. We headed to Sedgefield, arriving in the afternoon for...
18/01/2025

After good flying in the Cape Town area, kardoesie and langebaan. We headed to Sedgefield, arriving in the afternoon for great soaring conditions at the hotel. Another cat out of the bag maneuver from the birdmen team. Great dinner at VDM Bistro superb dinner, friendly and great service.

Another great day flying the dunes good flying and learning new ground handling skills. Arriving early, we got the best ...
18/01/2025

Another great day flying the dunes good flying and learning new ground handling skills. Arriving early, we got the best of the days flying. Later on the way home stopped at the Blue Peter for a landing beer. It was an exciting day. All doing very well.

More relaxed flying day at langebaan, some ground handling practicing and great flying and soaring conditions. Nown agai...
18/01/2025

More relaxed flying day at langebaan, some ground handling practicing and great flying and soaring conditions. Nown again, the speed bar was very useful. All in all, a very successful flying day.

Day 2 planning to fly Lions head, but in morning changing plans and headed to kardoesie. We had nice flying and myself h...
12/01/2025

Day 2 planning to fly Lions head, but in morning changing plans and headed to kardoesie. We had nice flying and myself helping with instruction for pilots to thermal. This is a lower level pilot group. All are welcome. It was a good and exciting day with lots of confidence building and learning. Tomorrow, we return for exciting flights.

Day 1 for our new group, up early and off to Hermanus. Conditions perfect we could fly high with scenic views over town....
12/01/2025

Day 1 for our new group, up early and off to Hermanus. Conditions perfect we could fly high with scenic views over town. After pilots top and and relaunched and have enough fur the first day, we all landed at the Marine hotel. Landing beer, of course, then going view the penguins and scenic coastal drive.

Last flying day for this group, the best spot and most reliable was Kardoesie. Flying from kardoesie to aiming for Welli...
12/01/2025

Last flying day for this group, the best spot and most reliable was Kardoesie. Flying from kardoesie to aiming for Wellington. Tony finally cracked the Porterville secret and flying for two hours, having a great time, others doing well. Myself getting a birthday flight of 122 km to Wellington. Again, flying every day 14 out of 14, with lots of personal best flights, new routes, and exciting days. Our guests being fed well with the South African Braaies , with great accommodation.

Lions head produced some amazing fly, most of our group could cross to TM, Table Mountain and fly along the 12 apposiles...
12/01/2025

Lions head produced some amazing fly, most of our group could cross to TM, Table Mountain and fly along the 12 apposiles and back. What a treat. After great flying time for landing beer. Spoilt for choice and amazing flying.

Last day in the Porterville area, launching early 10.45am and landing early as sw winds due to increase. Flying first th...
07/01/2025

Last day in the Porterville area, launching early 10.45am and landing early as sw winds due to increase. Flying first the mountains, then going into the flats for a challenge. Some pilots landed early while a few of us cracked the flats, or were just lucky, then deciding to land at Kardoesie landing area. Nice flight with mates, with new challenges, well done all.

Flying from pampoenfontein wind turned quickly saw, some pilots struggled, as the thermals were broken up. Myself flying...
07/01/2025

Flying from pampoenfontein wind turned quickly saw, some pilots struggled, as the thermals were broken up. Myself flying with Tony and Rowen coaching in the air, finally doing a lot of flat land flying. Some lading at Piekeniersklook pass, Andy doing the jump to Citrusdal and deciding to land and Dave headed to Rhnosterhoek then back to Citrusdal and landing bear constriction. Another good days flying lots of learning.

Setting a big flight for our group, after a detailed briefing, we arrived at Du Tiots Kloof pass, DTK. Planning to fly t...
07/01/2025

Setting a big flight for our group, after a detailed briefing, we arrived at Du Tiots Kloof pass, DTK. Planning to fly to Porterville and beyond jumping over to finally land in citrudal.
Clouds were looking good, launching one by one game was on, difficult to climb at first, but once above the mountains, it was easy and cloud stuck was a problem. Some anchious moments being sucked up at 5mps towards the dark puffy clouds. Going on bar and aiming for the blue holes. Reaching Gouda, the skies opened up with more blue, still some strong climbs but feeling safer. Once on Porterville Ridge, it was a high way with 24kms wsw winds, so one had to be very aware . At bumpy climbing to 1800m asl over we went, Andy and myself choosing to land in Citrudal, while Dave pushed on to constriction almost landing backwards. Flight distance of 125km, 129kms and 149km. What a beautiful flying day and big celebrations, with Andy doing his first 100+ kms.

Same day, after flying slp, we flew Lions head, what a treat, great conditions climbing to the top was easy, a few of us...
07/01/2025

Same day, after flying slp, we flew Lions head, what a treat, great conditions climbing to the top was easy, a few of us crossed to TM but it was a bit ratty as the southerly was pushing along the 12 apposiles. Flying two of Cape, sites in one day amazing. We are spoilt comfortable choice.

A special treat for our flying SLP, Sir Lowrys pass, and Lions Head on the same day, bit great flights. Arriving early a...
07/01/2025

A special treat for our flying SLP, Sir Lowrys pass, and Lions Head on the same day, bit great flights. Arriving early at slp and started launching at 8.30 am, up up and away. Heading to Hans kop, the crew followed, playing in the wispy clouds before heading back and landing at Gordon's Bay beach, a first for most, what a flight. Lions head flying to follow.

Last day flying in Sedgefield wilderness area, starting at sedge thermic flying, later air changed became rough. Time to...
03/01/2025

Last day flying in Sedgefield wilderness area, starting at sedge thermic flying, later air changed became rough. Time to move to Holiday Inn, nice easy coastal soaring conditions. Relaxed flying with top landing. Wow, did we have an amazing few days in sedge flying many sites, doing very different routes, and challenging our pilots. Some doing personal best flights and big growth in their skills and confidence.

A day at the beach, perfect wind direction and strength, Buffels Bay soarable all day. We could fly to Brenton and back ...
03/01/2025

A day at the beach, perfect wind direction and strength, Buffels Bay soarable all day. We could fly to Brenton and back twice. This is not too common, the sea was a magical color beautiful panoramic views. A special place to fly and enjoy one's self. We flew for a few hours, then time for a swim 🏊‍♀️ enjoying body surfing the waves. Then, home for a few beers to celebrate the days flying.

Wanting to fly from Holiday Inn to Buffels Bay, arriving early but wind already strong. After a while we opted to fly fr...
01/01/2025

Wanting to fly from Holiday Inn to Buffels Bay, arriving early but wind already strong. After a while we opted to fly from kleinkranz dunes. One two, three, we were all in the air and heading towards end of Paradise Ridge. Getting high, next section flying over the sea to pili pili bar, some arriving low but still flying to myoli beach ridge. Collecting there gaining height before the long flight to Buffels Bay. If one lands before then there is a long walk. great motivation to stay air borne. Jumping form one ridge to ridge excitement set in as we were getting closer to our goal. Four of us made it. We'll done, David, Simon, Tony and myself. A cracking flight..

An epic flying day, Paradise Ridge was good, then dropped off, and a few pilots did the walk of shame. Later winds incre...
01/01/2025

An epic flying day, Paradise Ridge was good, then dropped off, and a few pilots did the walk of shame. Later winds increased and perfect conditions. Flying up and down paradise before flying into Gerrickas bowl and finally home, almost all the group make it.
Later, a very nice flight at Sedgefield, climbing to cloud base the cruising to pili pili bar and a few guys flying home. Then potjiekos time. A delicious meal to feed the hungry pilots

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