Andy Hediger
Name: Andy Hediger
Date of birth: 1966
Nationality: Argentina / Switzerland
Paraglider: OMEGA ULS
Harness: IMPRESS
Flies since: 1984
Achievements: Flying Legend & Ex World Cup Winner
About
Paragliding pioneer, Overall World Cup winner, several times world Vice-Champion, D-bag inventor, founder of theParagliding World Cup and, and, and . . : Andy has flown the paraglider since the sport was invented and has significantly influenced the paragliding scene. He has belonged to the ADVANCE family for almost 30 years, once as test and competition pilot – now the ADVANCE importer in Argentina. He also flies everything from Swift via sailplane and powered aircraft to the skydiving parachute, and runs his own Flying Sport Academy in Argentina.
His Flying Sport Academy: www.aeroatelier.com
Interview
Do you remember your first flight? How was it?
.... yesss!! With a 7 cell parachute from which I designed my first prototype with 20 cells. The feeling to leave Earth and gravity by my own power, had absolutely changed all my priorities to live this life
What moments make flying worthwhile?
Flying is my most powerful energy to survey in this crazy word.
Your three top flying areas?
Valle del Bravo, Swiss Alps and Argentina
What are you doing on a day that is not flyable?
In my special case, when there is too much wind for the paraglider, I switch to motor planes :) .... but when the wind conditions call for kiting, you will find me on the water.
Most important paragliding successes?
Overall PWC trophy in 2000. And be part of those pioneers of Paragliding.
Why do you fly for ADVANCE?
I am very proud to be part of the ADVANCE family since 1995.
What is your favourite food?
Tiramisu
What is your motto in life?
Explore
