tandem paragliding pilots
Paragliding with professionals!
Falken Air consists of self-employed pilots who love to share their passion for flying with their guests.
A highly professional and friendly team of tested and certified tandem professionals and flight instructors make your flight a perfect experience.
We take our time for you, and your safety and trust in us are our top priority!
All our pilots have turned their passion into their profession. Each pilot not only has years of experience in various flying disciplines and with tandem paragliding, but each one also flies almost daily in their free time.
We'll get you safely to the valley!
We glide safely with you from the Schmittenhöhe and other mountain peaks down to the valley! You will discover popular ones sights & attractions of Zell am See and other regions from a bird's eye view.
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how it all began...
About Us
Sepp started paragliding 23 years ago. His interest in flying actually began when he was a small child, as his father's "co-pilot" on countless flights in a propeller plane from Zell am See airfield. Sometimes he even missed school the next day because the planned flight took longer than expected, including an overnight stay. It quickly became clear that flying would be a lifelong passion.
At the age of 17, he began his own career: first solo on countless cross-country flights, acrobatic maneuvers, speed rides and more, and after a few years he was already flying tandems with many friends and relatives. During his studies, he also flew with numerous guests in Tyrol and Salzburg for many tandem companies.
When he took over his family business, "Das Falkenstein – The Flying Hotel," in 2015, Falken Air was also founded. Since then, hundreds of regular guests, friends, and visitors from all over the world have flown with him and other pilots. Here's another one. Article from the top dog.
Sepp
“Man has dreamed of flying like a bird (or falcon ;)) for centuries. We would like to show you exactly this fascinating feeling for a few moments!”
Even outside of professional tandem flying, flying has been a part of Sepp's life for over 20 years: attempting new cross-country flight records in Brazil and the Alps, learning new aerobatic maneuvers (acrobatics) or climbing mountains and then flying from the highest peaks of the Alps.
In combination with skydiving and base jumping, he continuously trains his flying and free-fall skills. Even after the tandem flights, the motivation often doesn't stop and people still train diligently and fly with friends. Here are a few experiences:
- Large cross-country flights in the Alps (FAI triangles):
- Stoderzinken with 285 km – personal record
- Zillertal with 276 km
- Antholz with 246 km
- Numerous Alpine crossings with paragliders
- Large cross-country flights Brazil (Personal Best: 441 and 425 km)
- Hike & Fly from the highest peaks of our Alps (Großglockner, Großes Wiesbachhorn, Hocheiser, Großvenediger, Kitzsteinhorn summit, Ortler, and much more.)
- adventure and travel with the paraglider in South America, Australia, India, Nepal, Iceland, South Africa, Norway, ...
- Acrobatic flights and constant training of new aerobatic maneuvers (Cork, Misty, McTwist, Helico, Infinity Tumbling)
- Trained professional photographer, parachutist, Motor gliders and BASE jumper
Tom
Short and sweet: “I fly because I want to be free… and tandem because I want people to be happy…”
(That means: I fly because I want to be free – and tandem because I want to make people happy :)) – and our free spirit Tom always ensures a great mood!
Clement
Born in Graz and raised in the city, Klemens has now dedicated his life to nature and the mountains.
Whether in winter as a snowboard guide in St. Anton am Arlberg or in summer as a paraglider pilot in Pinzgau, he loves spending his time outdoors in nature.
"I'm lucky to have turned my hobbies into my career. Of course, it's even better when I can share these moments of happiness with other people!"
Harald
Julia
Lorenz
Fabian
“Flying in all its diversity is freedom and life!”
Whether it's a tandem flight, a quick hike&fly or long-distance flights - every free minute is spent in the air with Fabian. The Oberpinzgauer loves nature, the mountains and passing on the indescribable feeling of flying to his passengers.
- Flying since 2014
- 260km FAI triangle through the Pinzgau
- Victory in the overall ranking in the 33-hour “on-board air race” competition
- Numerous flights from the highest mountains in Austria
Max
Tom
Pilot Tom, a true Pinzgauer with 40 years of flying experience.
Peter
Peter is a passionate paragliding pilot for whom flying is far more than just a hobby – it's his calling. As an experienced flight instructor, he knows how to pass on his knowledge calmly, competently, and with great empathy. Especially during tandem flights, he succeeds in making his passengers feel safe and giving them unforgettable moments in the air.
With his calm demeanor, professionalism, and palpable enthusiasm for paragliding, he is not only a reliable flight instructor but also someone who inspires others with his passion for flying. Anyone who takes off with him immediately senses that this is someone who loves the sky and is eager to share that fascination.
