Thursday, December 24, 2009

Ultralight Flight in Pokhara














Ultralight aircraft is being operated from Pokhara. It has a unique blend of both mountain and plateau area. While flying over the Pokhara valley, you will not miss the scenic beauty of both the Himalayas and the most famous lake of Nepal, phewa Tal. The flight will be a journey through nature. This is truly a unique experience.

Fly for Fun: (15 minutes Flight): Our shortest flight takes you over the city of Pokhara, Fewa lake, near Sarangkot hill, over the Buddha monastery and the south side of the city. This short flight will give you a panoramic view of the whole Annapurna Range with a view of another 8000 meter peak - Dhaulagiri, in the distance. Appeals to flyers on a budget or for those who have a plane to catch for Kathmandu.

30 Minute flight: This flight of medium duration, takes you slightly higher and further. You'll fly over the Tibetan refugee camp and as far as Lamachour, on the northern part of the valley. The view is simply superb.

Mountain Range Sky Trek (1 hour flight): A truly memorable addition to any trip to Nepal. We take you over the city of Pokhara, Fewa Lake, near Sarangkot hill, over the Buddhist monastery on the south side of the city, as well as the Tibetan refugee camp and past Lamachour to the north. The view is simply superb.
You fly at an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level and you go very close to Fish Tail peak and enter the Seti valley, itself a hidden remote valley
Avia Club Nepal is the first and currently the only aviation club that exists in Nepal. Their operations started in 1996 with the main purpose of providing sightseeing tours around Nepal.

They fly delta wing aircraft that belong to the category of Ultralight aircraft. Avia Club’s specially trained, professional pilots have flown over 8000 tourist flights. Click Here To Take a Tour (the file is big – please be patient). They provide a high level of personalized service for your flight. Everything about it is exclusive and will provide you with memories to last a lifetime.
Their services include:

* training, sport and pleasure flights
* transportation of people and goods
* aerial photography and ecological monitoring of terrain
* expeditions, forums, camps, patrol
* showing the twin peaks of Machhapuchhare
* film shooting
* advertising (banner towing, flyers, flowers and gift hampers distribution)

The ultalights has been featured in several music videos, advertisements, magazines like “National Geographic” and feature films “Love in Nepal”, “Muscan”, “From Kathmandu to Pokhara”.
Avia Club Nepal is an active member of Nepal Air sports Association that is an executive FAI (Federation of Aeronautical International) member.

Aircraft
The aircrafts are manufactured in Russia and are powered by Rotax engines. The operational speed ranges from 50 km/hr to 130 km/hr. The high aerodynamic qualities allow this delta wing aircraft to perform long flights even with the engine turned off. In case of emergency the ballistic parachute system enables the aircraft to perform a safe landing.Place of Operation

They operate our flights from the city of Pokhara, a wonderfully relaxing place, the closest Nepal has to a resort. The magic of the mountains, meandering rivers and the beauty of the valley will give you an impression that you will not soon forget.

The flight will give you optimum pleasure, with safety which no one can beat. The breathtaking snow views and the glittering, icy peaks of the Himalayas around you with the green plains below will take you to another world.

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