2009年11月3日 星期二

Lionhead Mountain, Xr To San, Xr Dze Xiang, Pingtung County


Soft Opening Special offers:

  1. Tandem flights : fly with an instructor - 1300 NT ( group rates available )
  2. Weekend sampler training course: 2 days of training: ground school, book and video training, at least 1 solo flight and/or tandem flight (as conditions permit) includes all expenses; equipment, bed for 1 night, 2 meals a day, p/u and drop off at bus or train station in Fang Liao - 7000 NT ( group rates available )
  3. Complete paragliding training course + plus equipment - 165,000 NT
  4. Special paragliding tour of Taiwan, bird spotting, video or fotography, rates to be arranged.

Click here: Here's Doris taking off from Xr To San

We have been preparing for this for over 2 years. It promises to be the premier training site for paragliding in South Taiwan

  • 7 -11 at the landing zone
  • BBQ at the LZ
  • short drive from the cities or from Kenting
  • 30 min from Int'l airport
  • buses from the LZ to anywhere on the island
  • soft large sandy landing zone
  • beach at the LZ for swimming
  • bathrooms at take off and landing zones
  • electricity at LZ and TOZ
  • running water and showers at the LZ and TOZ
  • operated by an American US Hanggliding Paragliding Association trained and certified paragliding instructor, FAI tandem pilot
  • tandem flights are available
  • 7 minute turn around time
  • gentle steady shore breeze allows all day training safely in smooth air
  • grass covered hyperbolic slope take off zone
  • plenty of shaded areas at the TOZ and LZ
  • sea breeze for kiting training for new pilots reduces training time
  • curved hill allows safe take off for 150 degree radius, NW, W and SW winds
  • inventory of new training gliders to accommodate pilots XS thru XL
  • beautiful sunsets on the ocean
  • monkeys in the jungles below
  • eagles in the sky above
  • fresh fruit in the surrounding orchards
  • rugged mountain biking paths
  • river walking
THIS IS THE ONLY PARAGLIDING SPOT IN TAIWAN WITH ALL THESE FEATURES.

So, who are we?
Malcolm is an American living in Taiwan for 23 years, as a teacher, writer, trader, missionary, volunteer, tourism business development consultant, coach, author of the world's first comprehensive Chinese language paragliding training manual.

In an effort to preserve the Aboriginal culture and economy, Malcolm and his wife Doris are currently assisting the Paywon people of Xr Dze Xiang to develop eco-tourism related businesses in their township. This is the first of several projects to merge the tribal lifestyle with outdoor adventure sports and collateral industries.

Call 0911 158 352 for an appointment

or e mail Malcolm at nomomafan(at)yahoo.com

skype: xhawkinsx