Thomas Laireiter (Laisch)

Paragliding / Acrobatic paragliding

Name:
Thomas Laireiter

Date of birth:
13.10.1987

Address:
Bischofshofen (AT)

Profession:
Software engineer

What made me fly?
As a kid it was already my dream - partly fulfilled at the age of 8, when I started with model aircraft. When I was 13, as a passenger of tandem hang gliding I discovered what it means to be free as a bird. 
When I was 18, I started my basic course for paragliding and ever since then I am in the air when possible!

What flying means to me
For me, paragliding is not an ordinary sport, it is more an attitude towards life.

Since when do you do acrobatic flying?
Since 2007

Why acrobatic flying?
Everything I do is a bit extreme - whether it is freestyle skiing or paragliding. I need the challenge and it is great fun!

Aims for 2010?
Synchro training with Philip Reisinger and to participate at different competitions and training of the manoeuvre Infinity.

Competitions:
23rd rank at Bordairline 2008
28th rank APWC Paranoia 2009

Other hobbies:
GFX / Webdesign, free skiing, motor cycling, hiking, going out…