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Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over Tijuca National Park, touching down on São Conrado beach — a 7–15 minute tandem flight that blends forest, city, and ocean. Learn what to expect, safety notes, and how to prepare for the ride.
Launch from Pedra Bonita and glide over Tijuca National Park, touching down on São Conrado beach — a 7–15 minute tandem flight that blends forest, city, and ocean. Learn what to expect, safety notes, and how to prepare for the ride.
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The ramp sits above the forest like a poised shoulder — wind sliding over rock, waiting. Participants meet at Pepino’s beach before a short drive that winds through Tijuca National Park up to the Pedra Bonita launch at roughly 512 meters. On a clear morning the city loosens its edges below: rooftops contract, the Atlantic widens, and the sand at São Conrado unrolls to meet you.
moderate.
2 hours (includes transport and briefing; 7–15 min flight).
Suitable for most people in basic physical condition; must be able to walk short unpaved sections and follow safety instructions.
No — tandem flights are designed for first-timers; the pilot controls takeoff, flight, and landing, and you receive a full safety briefing beforehand.
Air time typically runs 7–15 minutes depending on conditions and thermals; total activity time including transport and briefing is about 2 hours.
Flights from Pedra Bonita typically land on São Conrado beach, where crews assist with the landing and collection.
Yes — operators screen for weight and cardiovascular conditions. Many tandems set a practical weight limit (often around 100–110 kg/220–243 lb) and advise anyone with heart issues to avoid flying; confirm exact limits when booking.
Tijuca National Park is a reclaimed urban forest—reforestation efforts in the 19th century transformed former farmland back into native forest, creating the green backdrop for Pedra Bonita launches.
Stay on designated paths, don’t feed wildlife, and follow pilot instructions to minimize impact on sensitive coastal and forest habitats.
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