At dawn, Rushikonda feels as whether it is holding its breath. I’m strapped into the paramotor harness, the sand nonetheless cool beneath my ft, when the wing catches the primary clear gust. The engine steadies, the seashore slips backward and in a couple of seconds I’m gliding above the water because the shoreline shimmers beneath me. The view feels fast and unreal on the identical time, as if the day is unfolding from 400 ft above the ocean.
Vihang Adventures, in affiliation with Andhra Pradesh Tourism Growth Company (APTDC), is providing this expertise on daily basis by its paramotoring operations at Rushikonda and Sagarnagar beachfront.
The exercise was formally launched on November 15 within the presence of APTDC Chairman N Balaji. Since then, the early morning and late night rides have already grow to be sought-after slots, largely as a result of these flights permit passengers to look at daylight shift throughout the shoreline whereas paramotoring steadily at about 400 to 500 ft above sea degree. The rides cowl an aerial radius of roughly 5 to 6 kilometres for riders to see lengthy, unbroken stretches of the seashore, rocky hillocks and the gradual flip of the ocean in direction of the harbour.
In response to Surya Teja, the lead pilot and one of many driving forces behind the venture, the crew at the moment manages round 30 flights a day, with a plan to extend capability within the coming days. He explains that the long-term aim is to achieve a 100 rides per day. “We are also preparing to introduce Jeep parasailing and jet skiing so that visitors may plan entire adventure itineraries,” says Surya.
A paramotor touchdown on the seashore within the backdrop of the sundown in Visakhapatnam.| Picture Credit score:KR Deepak
Whereas the organisation has introduced powered paragliding to the town earlier for brief durations, the present programme is a sustained exercise, designed to run as a everlasting function. The crew consists of two educated pilots working two powered paragliders and 7 floor personnel who deal with gear checks, climate evaluation and passenger help.
The paramotor models used at Rushikonda and Sagarnagar incorporate Power2Fly and Fly Merchandise designs, paired with Rotax plane engines. The 2-seater configuration consists of full-body harnesses, that are monitored and cross-checked by the bottom crew earlier than each flight. Surya describes the trip as snug and regular. “This was my first ride on a paramotor. It felt secure and comfortable up there. In fact, the entire experience is comparable to settling into a well-supported chair that lifts gradually from the earth,” says Ch Chaitanya, who skilled his first trip at Rushikonda final weekend.
Energy trip
The powered paragliders go as much as a most top of 400 ft in a tandem trip.
Venue: Rushikonda and Sagarnagar
Anyone within the age group of 10 to 70 years can benefit from the trip.
Worth: ₹2,500 (per trip)
Time: 6am to 10am and a pair of.30pm until sundown
A devoted security officer is stationed on the seashore all through the day. He displays wind behaviour, cloud exercise and any signal of shifting situations. The rides are halted when the wind velocity exceeds 15 knots or when there are indications of rain or cyclonic climate patterns. Passengers obtain a brief briefing previous to take-off, throughout which they’re informed tips on how to maintain the harness, the place to put their ft and tips on how to sign the pilot in the event that they expertise discomfort or want to minimize the flight quick.
Paramotoring in Rushikonda in Visakhapatnam.| Picture Credit score:SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Vihang Adventures has dealt with aerial exercise in the course of the Araku Chali Pageant, the Flamingo Pageant in Sullurupeta, the Masula Seashore Pageant in Machilipatnam, the Bharuva Seashore Pageant in Srikakulam and Vijayawada Utsavalu in the course of the Dasara interval. They’re additionally presently working paramotoring models at Ramapuram Seashore and Gandikota.
Paramotoring actions in Visakhapatnam.| Picture Credit score:SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The organisation’s scope shouldn’t be restricted to leisure. Their employees has supported NDRF groups, State catastrophe models and defence authorities by offering aerial help throughout emergencies and specialised operations.
Through the lately concluded CII Partnership Summit, Vihang Adventures signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh State authorities for a heli-tourism venture valued at ₹25 crore. The service is anticipated to attach Visakhapatnam and Araku Valley by air shuttle providers.
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