Discover paragliding in a different way thanks to FLY TOPO
Are you ready to experience paragliding in a whole new way? With FLY TOPO, SUPAIR takes you to and guides you through a new playground: bivouac flying.
bivouac flying —what is it?
If you don’t already practice it, you’ve certainly heard of “ bivouac flying.” If not, we can describe it as a form of paragliding that takes place over several days, during which the pilot alternates between hiking and flying while carrying everything needed to spend the night outdoors. To put it simply bivouac flying : you hike up to a launch site, fly (a short or long distance), land, find a nice spot to sleep, and start all over again the next day.
Walking, flying, sleeping… These three steps seem simple on paper, but to carry them out safely, the “ bivouac flying ” actually requires a great deal of preparation—whether in terms of equipment, piloting skills, or knowledge of aerology and topography.
All of this knowledge required for the “ bivouac flying ” can be seen as real obstacles for some pilots. They then describe this practice as “too complicated” or “too technical” for them. However, just as some cross-country flights are easier to complete than others, or some aerobatic maneuvers are simpler to learn than others, the same is true for the “ bivouac flying ”!
You have to start at the beginning, and that's where Supair comes in, to help you get to grips with this practice gently and safely.
What is Fly Topo?
FLY TOPO is a series of tutorials that presents “ bivouac flying ” routes, explained in great detail, to help you embark on this adventure with greater confidence and without taking any risks.
From the ascent to the 1st deco to the return to the car, via flight and the night in a bivouac, our pilots staff will put their experience at your service to guide you safely through this new adventure.
The tutorials are initially presented in video format. Each episode is divided into 6 parts:
This section presents the conditions required to complete the route, and describes the different types of aerology you'll encounter during the flights.
The purpose of this weather report is to show you how to identify the right conditions for a safe bivouac flying trip and to help you anticipate and avoid any potential risks.
Where to take off, how to get there, which trails to follow—in short… This section will serve as your map of the “ bivouac flying ” to help you figure out where to go with your wing on your back!
As well as guiding you on your expedition, FLY TOPO will be offering you a range of tours for all levels at Line .
So, paragliding ( bivouac flying ) is no longer limited to pilots flying single-surface wings and using harness-style seats! Even the most accessible routes can be flown with non-lightweight equipment.
This part concerns the presentation of the course to follow, what are the key passages of flight, how to position yourself to reach your objectives and where Land.
These explanations enable those unfamiliar with the terrain to familiarize themselves with it and fly it safely. However, this does not prevent more experienced pilots pilots from taking more ambitious itineraries if they wish, since the pilot remains in charge of adapting each circuit to his or her level.
The "Night" chapter introduces you to the terrain and the equipment recommended for spending the night outdoors in complete peace of mind.
As the name suggests, these are the things you absolutely must avoid to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Be careful not to get yourself into a tricky situation!
All the tips and tricks you need to know to have a wonderful, risk-free time!
Each route is presented by an experienced pilot. His valuable advice will help you fly safely and make your life easier! So listen carefully...
Before setting out on a bivouac flying, study the guidebook carefully so you don't leave anything to chance. That's right… A successful adventure takes planning!
You'll then find these video tutorials in paper format in the magazine paraglider Mag! So you'll always have it to hand, even when you're offline ...
With Fly Topo, Supair is teaming up with experienced pilots to provide you with the basic tools to make paragliding ( bivouac flying ) more accessible to everyone. We hope these tutorials will inspire you to create your own adventure and help you take the leap toward new horizons.
Fly Topo lets you explore new playgrounds with Supair!
1st episode FLY TOPO with Clément Latour
