A Paraglider’s Guide - Ölüdeniz - 2020 Update!

This short (15 min) paragliding guide is an update to the original video from 2019 and features the resort of Ölüdeniz in Turkey. This It is not a replacement to the original but covers extensive new work that has been done on the mountain during the intervening year. Feel free to watch the original if you haven’t already: Ölüdeniz is a popular destination for paraglider pilots for recreation and SIV. Many pilots take family and friends with them as there is plenty to do for non-flyers from chilling around the beach/pool to site-seeing tours in this wonderful part of the world. The flying takes place from Babadağ mountain which has a summit at an elevation of 1,969 metres (6,460 ft). Section Times: (360° Footage indicated below is not immersive) 0:00 Opening sequence 1:05: Babadağ 1900 m launch, take-offs and short flying sequences 7:52: Babadağ 1700 m launch and short flying sequences 9:40: Overflight of the beautiful Butterfly Valley (Includes 360° Footage) 11:05: Glider Views of 1200 m launch area and the gondola base station 12:18: Landing sequences over the town (Includes 360° Footage) Music: Scott Buckley: Beautiful Oblivion Omega Precipice Soar Cameras Helmet: GoPro Hero 8 Back Handheld Footage: GoPro Hero 7 Black 360 Degree: Insta 360 One X
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