Pilot Zone: Jaco Take-Off

If you are a pilot visiting Jaco to paraglide, please find the full list of site rules and guidelines on this page

Site Rules and Regulations

To ensure the safety of all pilots and passengers in Jaco, the following guidelines have been established:

License Requirements
All pilots must possess at least a IPPI level 3 license (or equivalent) to paraglide in Dominical. The appropriate license is needed for the activity being carried out, eg. an instructors license is required to teach, see instructor rules below.
Site Introduction
Pilots with a P2 level license are required to request a site introduction before flying. This service is free of charge and can be provided by any of Zion Paragliding’s tandem instructors on the day of your flight.
Registration
All pilots must register to fly in Jaco online prior to arrival or on-site at the take-off.
Take-Off Fee
A take-off fee of 6,000 colones (or equivalent in US Dollars) is required for all pilots. This fee can be paid in cash on the day to the site manager or online and covers unlimited flights for the entire day for solo pilots.
An annual pass is also available from 160,000 colones per year. It is valid from January 1st - December 31st.

Take-Off Zones
The take-off area consists of two designated zones: the take-off zone and the set-up zone. Pilots must use the appropriate zone for each activity.
To enter the take-off zone, pilots must be ready, wearing their harness and securely clipped into their glider.
Tandem Priority
Tandem flights have priority in the take-off zone and are permitted to set up in this area as needed.
Commercial Tandems
Only approved companies and individ are authorized to operate commercial and non-commercial tandem flights in Jaco. Commercial tandem operations outside these companies are strictly prohibited.
Right of Way
Pilots must adhere to standard right-of-way rules while flying in Dominical, giving priority to tandem flights when necessary.
For additional information on flying in Dominical, please refer to the Dominical site guide.

Instructors giving lessons, courses or tours may do so in Jaco as long as they have the corresponding license and qualification to do so.
Instructors must register to teach in Jaco and select the instructor option and enter the relevant information.
All students of instructors must register to fly individually.
Students learning to paraglide or without a license may only fly under instructor supervision.