Switzerland

A rainbow colored U-Turn Blacklight.

We flew almost an hour together over Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.

Title inspired by the famous Academy Award-winning ballad song “Over the Rainbow”, written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Listen to Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s version on Youtube.

GoPro HD Hero 2
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure time: 1/4418s
Focal length: 16mm
ISO Speed: 100
Processed with PS CS6

Flying over the gorgeous snowy winter landscape in Western union online Grindelwald.

Pilot: Axel Dembeck
Paraglider: Advance Alpha 5

Today for the first time flown and photographed with a Canon 60D DSLR.

Canon EOS 60D
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure time: 1/1000s
Focal length: 200mm
ISO Speed: 100
Processed with PS CS6

View on the Eiger North Face during dusk.

Picture taken from the living room window of our Chalet in Grindelwald.

Canon EOS 60D
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure time: 1/100s
Focal length: 28mm
ISO Speed: 100
Processed with PS CS6

We’re enjoying a really beautiful winter here in Switzerland.

I’m actually on ski holidays in Grindelwald (Jungfrau Region) where this pic was taken.
The striking mountain on the right is the Tschuggen, situated between the famous Lauberhorn and the Männlichen.

Canon EOS 60D
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
Aperture: f/9
Exposure time: 1/400s
Focal length: 33mm
ISO Speed: 100
Processed with PS CS6

Me, flying my Adance Pi Hike and Fly Wing.

Photo taken by my collegue Hansjürg Hutzli, thanks mate!
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The fun starts on the way up with the PI. One of the world’s lightest glider, rucksack and harness could weigh as little as 3.14 kg. This multitalented wonder takes in the whole scene from “Hike&Fly Pleasure” to “Mountain Intense”.

Stroll up a mountain with some friends for an evening flight, soar at sundown and glide down to the valley as the light fades. Or takeoff from a remote peak for some extended thermaling. This is what you can do in the PI’s lower weight range. Good climbing qualities and notable performance makes this possible.

The climb up has already been a genuine challenge. Minimal equipment weight and maximum fun on the way down is the name of the game here. In its upper weight range the small area PI means dynamic flying fun and comfortable agile handling. Alpine soaring and thermaling in spectacular scenery completes this kind of touring experience.

The PI reveals its full potential as part of the right package. The new ADVANCE EASINESS light reversible harness gives you the best weight/comfort compromise for Hike & Fly Pleasure. On the other hand the Mountain Intense option can be put together with minimal equipment consisting of a PIPACK, Soft Links and an ultralight harness – weighing in from only 3.14 kg.
[Source: www.advance.ch]

Canon Powershot G10
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure time: 1/400s
Focal length: 98mm
ISO Speed: 80
Processed with PS CS6