Vol-biv
A multi-day trip covered by flying and walking, with the pilot carrying overnight kit.
Also known as
- vol-bivouac standard term
Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.
What it means
Pilots pack a tent, sleeping bag and food alongside the wing and sleep wherever they land or walk to. Unlike a hike & fly outing, it always spans several days. The name is short for the French vol-bivouac.
Example in context
For the vol-biv I packed a tent, sleeping bag and food for the whole week.
Sources and review
- NOVA – Vol-Biv from the Gerlitzen via Werfenweng to Mayrhofen (opens in a new tab)
- Cross Country Magazine – Pilot Profile: Pierre Bouilloux, designer and vol-bivouac pilot (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o trati (opens in a new tab)
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