Socotra Dream - Return to Paraglider’s Paradise

10 years ago, the inspiring paragliding documentary "Forgotten Island" was released by NOVA. Back then, after watching this video, the young pilot Théo de Blic was captivated, dreaming of someday exploring this unique landscape by paraglider. In January 2023, his dream became a reality. He, along with NOVA pilots Nick Donini, Fabian Gasteiger, and Patrick Sieber, traveled to Socotra Island, Yemen. During this trip, beautiful product photos and videos of the ION 7 & ION 7 Light were taken, alongside the creation of this breathtaking documentary by Ole Dalen.
Location: Socotra, Yemen
Wings: ION 7, ION 7 Light
Pilots: ‪@theoflies‬ ‪@Nik4iden‬ Fabian Gasteiger, Patrick Sieber
Producer: Ole Dalen
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[@Flyingtree]

Incredibly beautiful and yet also tragic how this region is pushed into war

[@para_pete]

Just imagine what this place could be if people would spread love for each other and nature...

[@Lhorkan]

Incredible footage and what an inspirational story! What a place to fly!

[@_aj494]

I am yemini girl that lives in Qatar my whole life. Visiting Socatra is also my dream but I never get the chance to🥲 I hope someday the war ends and Socatra will be an island that it taken care of. Thank u for this amazing film🤍

[@michaelfrey7852]

Vielen herzlichen Dank für den wunderbaren Film von der ersten bis zur letzten Sekunde.

[@GeraldMorel-ih9eq]

When Dreams Comes true 🎁💫✨

[@jorgevalenciaparapente]

Great dream, Great video. Same desires to fly there as you, thank you for fulfilling them for me and making me participate. With the best wishes.:-)

[@NeilStansbury]

Awesome film guys. I remember seeing the original and it blew my mind, what a place!

[@wanderflieger]

Super super super schön!!!!! Danke für dieses Film-Erlebnis!

[@kylewolfman]

Amazing video thank you so much for sharing I can't wait to join you all in the air

[@gkaarobert]

Amazing place to fly, amazing movie! Joy everywhere! 😍

[@SkywalkerPaul]

Epic ! ❤️🪂🤌

[@camiloschuster]

Genial 👍

[@skAt79]

Top!!! btw, what paragliding movie was he referring to?

[@oleole4248]

"Forgotten Island" 🙂

[@Stefan-Para]

"we have several brandnew wings with us" - for the Dunes? 🤢