About US
About us
COME FLY WITH US!
Founded in 2002 by Cal Dyker, AirVentures began as a tandem paragliding experience in Gqeberha (then Port Elizabeth), in the Eastern Cape. After a time, he moved operations to Cape Town, where he began offering tandem paragliding flights from Signal Hill and Lion’s Head. In 2010, we became the only South African importer of Gin Gliders.
Since then, the team has grown into a team of five TFI paragliding instructors:
- Kalil: Has been flying for over 17 years.
- Hans: Represented South Africa in the world championships in 1995.
- Francois: A competition pilot and B-grade flight instructor.
- Cal: Owner of AirVentures, grade B tandem flight instructor, competition pilot.
- Brett: Has been flying paragliders for over 25 years.
All AirVentures pilots are SAHPA-registered RFI Flight Instructors. Additionally, under the South African Civil Aviation Authority. AirVentures is a registered paragliding training organisation.
Tandem Paragliding Cape Town
Accreditation of Our Cape Town Tandem Paragliding Experience
Approved by
SAHPA APPROVED
South Africa Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. All AirVentures pilots are SAHPA-registered RFI Flight Instructors.
CAA
South African Civil Aviation Authority. AirVentures is a registered Paragliding training organisation with the SACAA. DTO approved and in place. SACAA0055DTO
SAN PARK-PERMITTED
South African National Parks. AirVentures has a valid SAN Parks permit to operate Cape Town tandem paragliding from Signal Hill and Lion’s Head.
SOLE IMPORTER
AirVentures has been the sole South African importer of Gin Gliders since 2010. The Korean company produce some of the world’s top paragliders and paragliding equipment.
Why Choose Us?
We use the amazing GoPro cameras to capture insane video and photos of your instructional tandem paragliding flight. All the action, all the emotion! Ask your instructor. The in-flight photos and video are an optional extra.
You can view them after the flight without any obligation to buy them. If you do want to take them (most people do), we upload them directly onto your phone.
Enjoy true adventure. Book AirVentures for the experience of a lifetime.
MEET THE TEAM THAT WILL LOOK AFTER YOU.
WITNESS MUTIPFORO
Witness has been running off Signal Hill for over 20 years. He has now joined Airventures and is in charge of all bookings, marketing and take-offs.
CAL DYKER
Owner of AirVentures and a grade B, tandem-rated flight instructor. Cal is also a very keen competition pilot and has been flying for over 20 years.
FRANCOIS MIOG
Francois has also been flying for over 17 years. He’s an accomplished competition pilot and B-grade TFI flight instructor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the price of tandem paragliding in Cape Town?
With photos and videos, a tandem paragliding experience in Cape Town with AirVentures costs R2,300.
Without photos and videos, it’s R 1,900. You can pay us by EFT, our Yoco card machine or with cash.
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With photos and videos |
Without photos and videos |
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Price |
R2,300 |
R1,900 |
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Includes |
Go Pro-shot photos and videos (R400) and the paragliding flight |
Paragliding flight only |
Prices may change seasonally. Please WhatsApp us or email to confirm prices.
What safety measures do tandem paragliding companies in Cape Town follow?
At AirVentures, we only allow people 14 years or older to do paragliding tandem in Cape Town. We also ask that you wear closed shoes.
As necessitated by SAHPA, companies must ensure that every pilot holds a valid SACAA pilot license and an appropriate Tandem Rating. Additionally, pilots must be registered SAHPA members, carry mandatory Third-Party Liability Insurance, and possess official landowner permission for their launch and landing sites.
Strict, legally mandated safety measures governing both equipment and operations include:
- Tandem-Specific Gear: The carriage and deployment of a certified back-up (emergency) parachute is strictly compulsory for all tandem flights.
- Helmets: Every person onboard must wear a serviceable, rigid, protective helmet of an approved standard.Safety Harnesses: Both the pilot and the passenger must be secured using certified safety harnesses.Altimeter:
- Aircraft and paragliders must be equipped with a sensitive altimeter if flown above 500 feet AGL.
- Incident Reporting: All accidents or incidents resulting in injury or property damage must be reported in writing to SAHPA
The SAHPA website outlines civil aviation regulations in more detail.
What are the most reputable companies offering tandem paragliding in South Africa?
AirVentures instructors have decades of experience and are SAHPA-registered TFI flight instructors (SACAA0055DTO).
Can I book a tandem paragliding flight in Cape Town online?
Yes. You can book a tandem paragliding flight online on the AirVentures booking page, by calling us, via WhatsApp or via email.