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"The thing that impressed me so much about working with Chandler and Desert Wind Paragliding was the level of enthusiasm Chandler brings to the sport. He is incredibly knowledgeable about equipment, weather conditions, technique, and most of all--safety. This is a sport where you always weigh risk to reward, and Chandler helped me to assess each situation with a clear understanding of conditions and my own ability. He helped me to gain confidence and now I am a solid P2 skying out with the birds!! What a thrill!
In addition, we have a great community and always have a blast when we get together. Chandler is hilarious, while at the same time serious about teaching, which makes the whole process super fun! He is an incredible pilot himself, who is always increasing his own skills and staying current on technique and equipment. In my opinion, you can't find a better instructor in Arizona. Thanks Chandler!"
Gingher Leyendecker P2 Phoenix, AZ
myspace.com/thehardways
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~gingher/
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Chandler of Desert Winds Paragliding helped my fiancée and I in and through getting all of our equipment, P1 and P2 ratings and are currently working on our P3’s. We found him to be an excellent and caring instructor. He has helped us to become confident yet patient pilots and always prioritizes safety first. He took his time with our learning and testing, provided ample and informative instruction, and thoroughly covered all aspects of becoming a solid novice/beginner pilot. From weather knowledge, attitude, preflight, launching, in flight techniques, proper approach and landings, vario and GPS introduction, equipment care and maintenance and more important than almost anything...knowing when it's the best decision not to fly - he covered it all in great detail. He made us take our time and to thoroughly understand and demonstrate our skills through each step of the way. We found him to be personable, friendly, very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor and pilot. He also encouraged us to take a maneuvers course which we both felt made us more technically able and assured. Lastly, the reason we all fly…he helped make it great FUN!!!
Sincerely,
Jim MacKenzie P2 Tempe AZ
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Outwardly, paragliding is probably the simplest form of human flight. However, it was only after I really found confidence in the basics of safe flying that I realized the depth of knowledge it takes to find the intersection between safe flying and epic flying. When I came to that point, I think I was very fortunate to have found a mentor like Chandler. Chandler takes a refreshingly progressive approach toward flying that constantly emphasizes a no-nonsense attitude toward safety, but all in the name of achieving longer, more fulfilling flights. This combined with a personality that makes parawaiting almost as much fun as
paragliding, really makes for a great flying experience no matter what the conditions.
Zack Heim
P3 Tempe, AZ
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I've been paragliding since 2002 and have worked with several instructors in that time, but without a doubt my favorite is Chandler. His focus on safety and stress-free approach made him the obvious choice when I wanted to tune-up my skills after having my second child. Chandler's supportive tutoring and flexibility to fit into my schedule enabled me to regain the confidence to recapture the joy of free flight. Whether you are just starting your journey into the air, or new to Arizona and looking for an expert site guide, give Chandler a call (all the cool kids are doing it).
Liane Tomlinson P3 Phoenix, AZ
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For more information:
Desert Wind Paragliding
5231 East Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008 US
Email: desertwindparagliding@gmail.com
602-721-1635
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