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FlyBC Mexico Tours:
Tour dates start on December 3, 2011, and conclude on March 1, 2012.
Fly in to Guadalajara Airport on any Saturday and be picked up to go flying immediately.
Fly for 7 days and be dropped off on the following Saturday to return home.
FlyBC Paragliding has been conducting guided Paragliding Tours to Mexico since 1996 and have introduced many new sites to beginners and experienced pilots alike.
2010 Tours have already concluded but you can follow our adventures at FlyBC Site of the Day Page for January 2010 . The weather has been excellent and the flying super so far, so come join in the fun!
Delayed Broadcast of a paragliding solo flight on February 27, 2010 in Tapalpa (my last flight on the FlyBC Winter Tour there this year), I kicked butt as the locals sunk out and I was able to top-land - thanks to Colleen for the filming!
San Marcos Ridge looking south, where we flew past the sunny areas in the distance of this photo click on the picture for a high res version and more Mexico Pics in the FlyBC Feb 2010 Album - photo by JPR
Prime flying time in Mexico coincides with our worst Northern Weather patterns, in November thru March. So a perfect winter getaway awaits you down in Mexico.
Forget the news reports about muggings and robberies in Mexico, the sites we fly are near smaller towns and the Mexican people make you feel very safe and welcome.
Our tracklog during a tandem flight off El Chante Launch on January 28, 2010 from the iPhone GPS Kit click on the picture for a high res version and for more Mexico Pics - photo by JPR
While we provide retrieve services during our tours, many experienced XC pilots have gone past 100 kms and were able to get back to base with their thumbs everyday. Hitching and cabs are the preferred method of transport in mountainous Mexico.
Jim Reich, FlyBC's Senior Instructor/Guide, flying at El Chante Mexico, January 24, 2002.
Launched at noon and climbed out quickly with a turkey vulture before top landing to drive down to retrieve the rest of the pilots.
El Chante launch is one of the smaller launch sites I have seen, but the view is amazing and worth the trip.
Mexico Tours for Beginner Pilots/P2 Level:
Typical Jalisco, Mexico FlyBC Tour Itinerary:
Saturday:
Once baggage is claimed we are off in our Custom 4x4 Van to Site #1, San Marcos, for a glass-off flight.
San Marcos, Mexico. January 2004
Paraglide Holiday in Mexico from Gerry LaMarsh on Vimeo.
This site offers great conditions to get tuned up for the week and is on the way to our hotel in Jocotopec. Huge lakebed LZs and generally good launching conditions as it is a SW facing site (into the sunset). For more experienced pilots there is an easy XC route to Jocotepec east of launch.
Sunday:
After Breakfast in the town Centro area, we head to Tapalpa Launch around 10:30 am.
More Tapalpa Pictures Here.
More Tapalpa Stories Here from January 07.
Gary Hachey off Tapalpa and thermal-hunting. Note nice LZs everywhere.
9000 feet over the Tapalpa Valley and cruising north on an XC flight, so nice!
Tapalpa usually blows over the back of launch (east facing) after 2:00 pm, so we break for lunch after retrieving everyone at the bottom and head to San Marcos for the afternoon action.
Eduardo launching San Marcos, Mexico. January 2007
Once we have flown as much as we can or it gets dark it is back to Tapalpa for some night life in the Centro.
Monday thru Friday:
After Breakfast in the town Centro area, we head to Tapalpa Launch around 10:30 am.
A repeat of the previous day.
As pilots get more used to the thinner air and launches improve with practice we have several other sites we like to fly after noon.
Jocotepec is a great site overlooking Lake Chapala, reputed to be the largest lake in Mexico.
You can fly and land at the bottom in a huge soccer field, or go XC east towards Ajijic on the Chapala Lakeshore.
Five Star Hotel Landing in the distance at Lake Chapala, Mexico (20 km XC)
Five Star Hotel Landing Zone, Ajijic, Mexico
Most pilots come back after 6 flying days with over 20 hours under their belts, more if they want to stay up longer and go further. No limit on number of flights per day.
Cost for the FlyBC Mexico Beginner Tour is $1400 CDN/USD.
Included: Hotel (single occupancy), rides, guiding, parachute repacks if needed, Airport Pickup in GDL, tandem flights as required to get oriented.
Maximum 5 pilots, plus guide.
Saturday: Return to Guadalajara International Airport to fly home . . . or stay another week if there is room.
Included: Hotel (single occupancy), rides, guiding, parachute repacks if needed, Airport Pickup in GDL, tandem flights as required to get oriented.
Maximum 5 pilots, plus guide.
Saturday: Return to Guadalajara International Airport to fly home . . . or stay another week if there is room.
Mexico Tours for Intermediate and above Pilots/P3-4 Level:
Typical Jocotopec, Mexico FlyBC Tour Itinerary:
Saturday:
Once baggage is claimed we are off in our Custom 4x4 Van to Site #1, San Marcos, for a glass-off flight.
This site offers great conditions to get tuned up for the week and is near our hotel in Jocotopec. Huge LZs near the hotel for your first Mexican XC Adventure and generally good launching conditions in the afternoon. For more experienced pilots there is an easy XC route to Joco over the back and east of launch.
Sunday:
After Breakfast in the town Centro area, we head to Tapalpa Launch around 10:30 am.
More Mexico Stories Here from January 07.
Normando's Excellent Mexican Adventure Pt. I
Normando's Excellent Mexican Adventure Pt. II
Monday thru Friday:
After Breakfast in the town Centro area, we head to Tapalpa or San Marcos Launch around 10:30 am.
A repeat of the previous day.
As pilots get more used to the thinner air and launches improve with practice we have several other sites we like to fly after noon.
Most pilots come back after 6 flying days with over 20 hours under their belts, more if they want to stay up longer and go further. No limit on number of flights per day.
Cost for the FlyBC Mexico Intermediate Tour is $1400 CDN/USD.
Included: Hotel (single occupancy), rides, guiding, parachute repacks if needed, Airport Pickup in GDL, tandem flights as required to get oriented.
Maximum 5 pilots, plus guide.
Saturday: Return to GDL International Airport to fly home . . . or stay another week if there is room.
Updated videos from January 3, 2008 from our FlyBC 2008 Mexico Adventure on YouTube at:
Flying Malinalco, Mexico, January 3/2008:
Flying Fortin de las Flores, Mexico, January 9/2008:
Flying Morelia, Mexico, January 14/2008:
FlyBC Paragliding
Box 79, Harrison Mills, BC
Canada
V0M 1L0
Tel: 604-618-5467
Included: Hotel (single occupancy), rides, guiding, parachute repacks if needed, Airport Pickup in GDL, tandem flights as required to get oriented.
Maximum 5 pilots, plus guide.
Saturday: Return to GDL International Airport to fly home . . . or stay another week if there is room.
Updated videos from January 3, 2008 from our FlyBC 2008 Mexico Adventure on YouTube at:
Flying Malinalco, Mexico, January 3/2008:
Flying Fortin de las Flores, Mexico, January 9/2008:
Flying Morelia, Mexico, January 14/2008:
FlyBC Paragliding
Box 79, Harrison Mills, BC
Canada
V0M 1L0
Tel: 604-618-5467