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Longer reads from a pilot with 16,000+ flights: launch day, weather, nerves, and the details booking sites usually skip.

Pilots at the paragliding launch site above Interlaken

What happens in the 90 minutes before you fly

Meeting point, van ride, harness, briefing, takeoff, and landing. Here is the real timeline behind the booking page.

Clouds clearing over the Interlaken valley

Rain in the morning can still fly later

Why phone weather apps struggle in the mountains, and what pilots check.

Is it worth it?Why Interlaken is special for first-timers Morning vs afternoonWhich slot suits your trip What to wearSeason-by-season packing advice Nervous flyersHonest talk about fear and takeoff How much does it cost?Typical prices and what's included Can I fly?Age, weight, kids & fitness

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