Active holiday in Kopaonik: Paragliding

Adventure Holidays

Want to see the beauty of Kopaonik from another angle, fly and beat fear of heights? Paragliding is right for you! Paragliding or parachuting sailing is the recreational and competitive sport which belongs to the Aeronautical-extreme sports, and flying a paraglider is one of the easiest and simplest ways to achieve man''s dream of flying.

This aspect of the sport in recent years developed rapidly since it does not require large financial resources. Paragliding represents the aircraft without any additional engines.

Equipment for paragliding is as follows: The parachute sailing (wing), headquarters and system connectivity, reserve parachute, helmet, protective footwear, gloves, clothing and equipment for the connection and navigation.

On Kopaonik you will fly tandem paraglider that represents the aircraft that is designed for pilots and passengers. Tandem wing has a larger surface area and has a limited flight possibilities for the safety of passengers. Passenger is located on an independent seat, with the pilot and the wing is connected to a particular piece of equipment. Helmet and parachute are an essential piece of equipment.

Take-off (Running, stop the slopes) is carried from the site CESE Eagle (White) wall (across from Srebrnac) and flying from the valley to Brzece. If weather conditions allow it is possible tandem flight from Pancic peak.

Length of flight depends on weather conditions. Most often in Kopaonik flying takes about 30 minutes, and in ideal weather conditions it is possible to fly for hours and go dozens of kilometers (the world record is 400km). Maximum height to reach the paragliders is over 3000m and each flight control flight logs.

For reservation and pricelist contact:

- MK Mountain resort www.mkresort.rs or
- Club of extreme sports Faith from Kraljevo www.faith.rs