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Brasil Assu Paragliding Tow Expedition 2023 - October / November
We will be based in Assu - Rio Grande do Norte from beginning of the October till mid of November. We will be using two places for towing. One is local airport allowing tows up to 700-800 mts and another option is dried lake bed for much higher tows.
Contact:
Juliano Saldanha - Brasil
(Portuguese)
Leszek Ziolkowski (Lester) - UK (English, Polish)
Why Assu ?
Assu is a place with perfect location considering potential for long XC flights due to friendly terrain and massive 500 km+ has been logged from this place already. Unlikely other places is usually smooth and easy with no extreme conditions for tow.
How much does it cost ?
One week of expedition cost - 8000.00 brazylian reals.
What's included in price ?
* Fortaleza airport transfer - we will pick you up and drop back ( Weekend days only so remember when booking your ticket).
* Hotel with air con room breakfast included (You will be sharing your room with another pilot - single room is an option at extra price).
* Transport to take off
* Unlimited tows (As long conditions are safe - usually its getting to stron for tows after 9:30)
* Unlimited km retrieve
* Beach day off from flying if more than one pilot is willing to tak break from flying.
* Daily briefing / debriefing if needed.
What's not included ?
* Airplane return ticket to Fortaleza airport.
* Lunch and other meals / drinks during the day.
Daily schedule:
5:30 - Breakfast in hotel
6:15 - Transport to towing place
6:30-9:30 - Tows
Must have equipment:
*Satellite tracker with active subscription (SPOT/Garmin Inreach)
*3 liter water camel bag container
* Towing bridle.
*Paragliding equipment you feel comfortable in any conditions.
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