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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.

04/11/2024

Decision time as where to get the best flying, as tomorrow strong Soutgerly, front passing and no flying. Signal Hill or Porterville, we opted for Porterville,xc flying. Most pilots flying in a gaggle at a slow pace, I'm not used to this, but had to be patient. Some rough air due to pre frontal conditions, once in a climb, it was good. Later hitting a NW head wind, but we pushed on. Finally landing near the Pit stop on N7. Jim turned and ran down wind landing near Porterville, a sweat 58 km flight, before the westerly increased. All safe landings and good days flying.

04/11/2024

Second site for the day flying Lions head, quick walk then off we went, allot of tandem and solo pilots flying. Easy to climb above Lions head then doing the TM crossing difficult but we made it.
This was Thors best day of flying ever, perfect day in paradise.

04/11/2024

A early start to fly Sir Lowrys Pass, on arrival at 8.30am a quick brief then off we went. Low clouds but plenty of lift all enjoying the clouds surfing before heading to Gordon's Bay Beach ⛱️ an amazing first place to fly for the day. Next was Lions head. More pictures to follow.

01/11/2024

After a very nice chicken braai, drinks and hood laughs. Pilots went to be early.
Last day flying Sedgefield area, before heading back to Cape Town. We had a very nice day, flying and a mini xc to Groenvlei and back.
Next days are new and exciting sites.

31/10/2024

Wow, what a magical day at Sedgefield, flying all day. Getting high and our group flying over to pili pili bar. Later Jim and myself got over 600 m asl then flew over the back towards karatra. Light thermals drifting us towards karatra, the back low hills offering soft climbs, finally landed in karatra. Last flight of the day, we flew for half hour then flew home on the Island. Others landing at the Brewery bar, for a few beers, before heading home for a filled steak braai and great company.

31/10/2024

After two days of strong winds all over western and southern cape forcing all pilots to look within, and be calm rested for the next flyable day. We tried to fly Hermanus on the way up to Sedgefield, but we decided not to fly as winds gusting to 40kms safety first. The skies were looking amazing, as we headed by car to Sedgefield. Another stop, Dona bay, but just too light. Final destination Sedgefield, soon all in the air enjoying the evening breeze until sunset. This is commitment and never give up attitude.

31/10/2024

Day two flying the whole day soaring and having a blast. Playing doing wing overs and advancing ones skills. All enjoying the freedom and coastal dune soaring.

31/10/2024

New group arrives, well a must, a famous birmen filled steak braai.
Short sleep, then up early heading to Hermanus. We had good conditions flew around for a bit, before heading towards Stanford. On route at altitude we hada South East wind and lower level Swetly, wind running parallel to the mountain. Flying off the ridge was the best option. Most of our group making goal Stanford hills restaurant and few beers to celebrate. Amazing day.

24/10/2024

Choosing the correct place to be, slp. A but of a wait then boom it was on, one hy one pilots launched up up and away. Cruising along the massive cliffs to Hanse kop and Moordenaars peak. WOW very impressive and beautiful conditions. Later we had alate afternoon flight also special, quickly climbing to between 900/1200m asl over launch pilots headed for Gordon's Bay b*h. Max altitude over Gordon's Bay 1170m. I then flew back to collect the car fur recovery. Another Special day.

24/10/2024

After a days break no flying, a nice breakfast at a wine farm Meerendal.
Next day only 7 hours of playing flying , ground handling and mega flying . Soaring then flying into convergence and fly fare out to sea before returning. Smooth beautiful conditions then back home for a steak braai. Another perfect day .

21/10/2024

Piketburg was the place to be, alot if pilots arriving with big plans. Joss, first off, then others followed. Climbing high in front of the launch, game on. Our group flying well, with Ashi and Brian flying together, was just so sweat to see, on their honeymoon holiday and flight together ❤️ , love is in the AIR..
Super nice day and flight. Wow this Paragliding is just so magical.

21/10/2024

After a super good filled braai, a nice rest for the next days flying. A good xc day in Porterville Valley, some personal best flights. Almost flying straight and topping up at Hoedemanskeaal to cloud base then over into Citrusdal and heading north. A very comfortable flight, finally landing just under 70km distance. Great flying with great friends and we all having a blast.

21/10/2024

Looking at options and believing in your decision, Hermanus was the place to be. Arriving perfectly on time, wind already good to soar and stay up. Guest pilots launched while I did a great tandem flight. Solo glider out to join my group. Gaining height quickly, not alot of turning, I could see then on route to Stanford. Rain ahead forced us to turn around, we'll we just have to fly back and land at the Marine hotel. Fly straight line over the sea spotting Southern Wright whale 🐋 with her young calf. What a privilege to fly and see this from above. Another magical days flying.

21/10/2024

Another Porterville kardoesie day, starting off with full clouds light thermic but difficult. Few pilots got away and flew south towards Porterville. The rest had a few flights practicing thermal flights.
Pilots who got away finally landing in Porterville, flying under the clouds pushing speed bar and just enjoying every minute of their flight. Another epic day.

21/10/2024

A very inverted flying day, but everyone had fun and learning to be patient and thermal light and low. Climbing to 850m asl and later 1000m in the flats. A good day after all.

19/10/2024

A day of non flying, strong SE winds, good for kiting and riding my beach buggie. We had a relaxed day.

13/10/2024

A late start as we changed our plans due to slight change in fircast and winds increasing earlier and lowish inversion. We finally flying from kardoesie for a while before heading towards Rhnosterhoek, pilots landed before the wind came through. Short day but still enjoyable.

13/10/2024

A few places flyable, but which is the best. I think we chose the best langebaan. Wind was perfect and we could fly all day. Making the crossing to Mykenos twice. Flying, playing, having fun and enjoying the smooth coastal soaring conditions. What a joll gin and excitement. Great evening dinner at the Blowfish restaurant with Table Mountain in the in the back drop.

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