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Sami KHALIL joins the Fly Safe Annecy team.
Sami KHALIL Acrobatic Paragliding Figures Booklet
Sami's role as an instructor and SIV starter. Sami stands out for his ability to break down maneuvers into simple steps, allowing each student to progress at their own pace. He emphasizes teaching the fundamental basics before moving on to more complex figures. With a strong focus on safety, he ensures that his students understand evacuation techniques and essential actions in case of unforeseen circumstances. Whether for beginners seeking new sensations or experienced pilots looking to push their limits, Sami is an experienced guide, ready to share his passion for acrobatic paragliding.
SIV Courses at Fly Safe Annecy: Registration now open for 2025.
Fly Safe Annecy is offering its SIV (Simulation of In-Flight Incidents) courses for the 2025 season. Ideally located at Lake Annecy, the school provides training led by experts to master the art of piloting and handling flight incidents, enhancing your safety and building confidence.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pilot, take advantage of a unique setting and personalized guidance. As spaces are limited, register now to secure your spot and not miss this opportunity.
Spectacular Aerial Show: FLY SAFE Annecy Lights Up the Sky of Doussard!
On the occasion of the traditional fireworks display in Doussard, the FLY SAFE Annecy paragliding team put on a unique and memorable show for the audience. Combining technical feats and aesthetics, the pilots thrilled the large crowd in attendance.
A perfectly synchronized aerial choreography
At dusk, the paragliders took off from the heights and then lit colorful flares. In perfect harmony, they performed acrobatic tricks, spiral descents, and synchronized flights, leaving behind trails of multicolored smoke that captivated both young and old.
The spectators, gathered along the shores of Doussard, were delighted by the show. This demonstration was the perfect prelude to the fireworks that lit up the sky once night had fallen.
The excellence of FLY SAFE Annecy
Known for its expertise and sense of safety, FLY SAFE Annecy is a team of enthusiasts whose participation in this event showcased that paragliding is much more than an extreme sport: it is an art form in its own right.
An event etched in memories
Between the aerial stunts and the final fireworks display, the evening was a true success, leaving a lasting impression with its originality and beauty. There’s no doubt that this event will be eagerly awaited next year! And a big congratulations to the volunteers from the ski club who run the refreshment stand.
Mark your calendars! Reservations for 2024 are now open
Want to improve your paragliding skills safely, gain confidence, or discover your new wing...?
Head to the "reservation" tab to book your SIV course with Fly Safe Annecy!
April, May, June, September, October, 2 or 3-day courses – book according to your availability.
You will find all the information related to the courses in the different sections of the website.
For any additional questions, visit the "contact" page.
Your instructor in Parapente Mag' n°211
The PARAPENTE MAG n°211, December/January 2024, features a beautiful double-page spread presenting the SIV FLY SAFE ANNECY structure and its founder, Omar.
This is an opportunity to highlight Omar's unique background, as well as his vision of SIV, which is more focused on practice and sensations than on theory.
Available to read online at https://parapentemag.fr, or you can find it in all good newsstands/bookstores 😉
Siv course
With perfect autumn conditions, the 8 students of the SIV course made progress above the lake. The 3-day course program included stalls, closures, spirals, and planet faces... The students, both young and not so young, took advantage of excellent conditions to work on their confidence and try out their new equipment… A successful course for both the students and the Fly Safe team!
The 50th anniversary of the Coupe Icare!
Omar was invited to the 50th anniversary of the Coupe Icare for a group demo with his friends Valentin Delluc and Ugo Gérola. The idea: jump from a helicopter at 2000m with a speed wing, then fly towards the take-offs of Saint-Hilaire to perform a synchronized demonstration in front of the Coupe Icare audience. This project was carefully thought out and required many hours of preparation. Indeed, a plan B was necessary in case the speed wing failed to open or encountered a problem: a wing release system and a parachute on the back. For several weeks, Omar carefully worked on the project and sewed a d-bag (a bag that holds the speed wing), then attached the release system to a harness specifically designed for the project, with the help of his wingsuiter friend, Julien Millot. First tested from a paraglider, the system worked perfectly, and the three friends were able to put on the show for the 50th anniversary of the Coupe Icare. The three wings opened perfectly, and the spectators, under a bright sun, enjoyed a successful demonstration.
Aerial sports practiced by your instructor!
Omar first experienced the thrill of flight through speed riding, a sport that develops a wide range of skills, particularly the ability to make split-second decisions, due to the speed of the speed riding wings.
Later on, he discovered the world of skydiving, first becoming a parachute rigger in a drop zone, then completing the necessary training to jump solo. What a joy and sense of freedom to jump from a plane at 4000m! He now has nearly 400 skydiving jumps and 150 base jumps, and his passion takes him to places like Turkey, Italy, and beyond...
Omar is a professional tandem pilot and also practices paragliding for leisure, with a preference for acro.
