6th Ghana Hang Gliding & Paragliding Festival
Ghana Paragliding Festival-Unique in every way!
April 22 - 25, 2011
When you step off of the plane in Accra, the capital of Ghana, the equatorial air hits you like a steamy, sultry cloud, full of unfamiliar aromas and promises of exciting adventures. Loud music, hot food, gorgeous views and friendly faces begin to warm your soul and spread a huge smile across your face! And that's not all that you have to be happy about, because there is also plenty of sky to explore while free-flying!
Join us this year for 6th Annual Ghana Paragliding Festival, one of the most unique paragliding festivals on the African continent!
Spectators, Passengers and Experienced pilots from around the world are invited to attend the event. Cloud base is usually about 2000ft over launch and getting there offers perfect respite. Approximately 1400 feet below launch, the LZ is a spacious and grassy soccer field, only moments away from the best hotel in the area.
The site's relaxed flying conditions juxtapose with the energized atmosphere at launch. The dedicated percussion band plays non-stop all day as hundreds of spectators shout with excitement as each glider leaves the ground. The animated M.C. also entertains the crowd with humorous announcements called over a crackling PA system. Television and radio crews conduct interviews with pilots and passengers, alike, capturing overall enthusiasm. Buses and cars crawl along bumper to bumper, searching for the last remaining parking spot. Women dressed in their finest Easter attire parade by, creating a wonderful display of vibrant colors. Eager tandem passengers wait anxiously to be matched up with a pilot to make their first flight.
If this festival draws your interests as a solo or tandem paraglider or hangglider pilot, feel free to contact the organizers at: wneser@gmail.com