Tandem paragliding flight in San Bernardino, California

Tandem paragliding flight in San Bernardino – Andy Jackson Airpark

This tandem paragliding flight in San Bernardino, California, allows you to discover Southern California landscapes from a reference site for free flight. The activity takes place at Andy Jackson Airpark, a site recognized across North America for paragliding. After arriving at the meeting point, the team handles check-in and transportation to the launch area located on a wind-facing slope near California State University San Bernardino.

Before the flight, the USHPA-certified tandem pilot explains how the activity works, the essential safety instructions, and the takeoff sequence. The takeoff is smooth: pilot and passenger take a few steps together to inflate the wing, then lift-off occurs naturally. Once airborne, you sit comfortably in the harness while the pilot manages the flight path, altitude, and aerological conditions.

A flight over some of the region’s most scenic landscapes

Flight duration depends strongly on weather conditions, with a typical flight time between 25 and 30 minutes. On very favorable days, the flight may be extended if the passenger wishes to stay in the air longer. From the sky, the paragliding flight allows views of the city of San Bernardino, the ridges of the San Bernardino Mountains, Mount San Gorgonio on clear days, and the Cajon Pass, a natural corridor between the Mojave Desert and the inland valley. Depending on conditions, views may also extend toward Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) and the wooded areas above the Cal State San Bernardino campus. Landing takes place at Andy Jackson Airpark in the designated landing zone.

The full experience, including welcome, check-in, transport to launch, briefing, and flight, lasts about one hour per session. The activity is designed to offer a first introduction to paragliding in a supervised setting, with an experienced pilot and appropriate equipment.