Most people booking a first flight in Goa ask the same question: what actually happens on the day? The flying itself is the short part. Here is the honest running order of a tandem paramotoring flight with Flying Safari near Arambol in North Goa, and roughly how long each stage takes.
Before you arrive: the weather call
Paramotoring is wind-dependent, so the day does not begin at the venue — it begins with a conditions check. Morning and evening windows are commonly preferred in season because the air is usually calmer. That is also why same-day confirmation matters: conditions change, and the crew would rather move your slot than launch into wind that is not right.
If you have a slot booked, message the Goa team on WhatsApp at +91 92724 10806 before you set off. It takes thirty seconds and saves an unnecessary drive.
Check-in and paperwork — about 10 minutes
Arrive around 30 minutes before your slot. Exact meeting-point guidance is shared after you book, because the launch area depends on the day. At check-in the crew confirms your package, notes your weight, and asks about medical history. This is not a formality — the typical passenger weight range for a tandem flight is about 25 kg to 100 kg, and it affects wing and trim choices.
The safety briefing — about 10 minutes
Every Flying Safari ride is a tandem flight with a certified pilot, so you are not being taught to fly. The briefing covers the three things you personally do: how to sit into the harness, how to hold your legs and arms on the take-off run, and how to keep them up on landing. The pilot handles everything else.
You are a passenger, not a student. Your entire job on the ground run is a few steps forward and then sitting back.
Gear-up — about 10 minutes
Helmet and harness are provided and fitted for you. You wear your own clothes; closed shoes are required, and comfortable clothing you do not mind getting a little sandy or dusty is a good idea. If you want footage, GoPro is available as an add-on. You may also bring your own phone or camera if the crew approves it for your flight and it is securely strapped — nothing loose in your hands or pockets.
Launch and airtime — 10 to 20 minutes in the air
The take-off is quicker than most people expect. The wing comes overhead, the pilot brings in power, you take a few steps, and the ground drops away. There is no sensation of falling — the transition into a seated climb happens within seconds.
Airtime typically ranges from about 10 to 20 minutes depending on the package you choose. Over the North Goa coast that buys you the shoreline from an angle you cannot get any other way: the surf line, the tree cover behind the beach, and the open Arabian Sea running out to the horizon.
Landing and wind-down — about 10 minutes
Landings are gentle. The pilot lines up into wind, you keep your legs up, and the trolley or your feet touch down at walking pace. After that it is unclipping, handing back gear, and collecting footage if you bought it.
The total: about an hour on the ground for 10–20 minutes in the air
That ratio surprises people, so plan your day around it rather than around the airtime alone. Total venue time includes check-in, briefing, gear-up, and waiting for a safe window. Do not book something tight for an hour later.
A few things to know before you book
- Every ride is tandem with a certified pilot — no previous experience is needed.
- Typical weight range is about 25 kg to 100 kg. Confirm with the team if you are near the limits.
- Flying is not recommended during pregnancy, and passengers who have consumed alcohol will not be flown.
- Anyone with a serious medical condition should consult a doctor first.
- Flights may be rescheduled when wind, rain or visibility make flying unsafe.
Paramotoring is an adventure activity. It is run with certified pilots, checked equipment and a briefing before every flight, but no adventure sport carries zero risk, and we would rather say that plainly than pretend otherwise.
To check availability or move a slot, message the Goa team on WhatsApp or call +91 92724 10806.