We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concerns regarding the increasing cost and lack of safety measures in paragliding activities in Ölüdeniz. Paragliding has been a beloved recreational and tourist attraction in Ölüdeniz, providing joy and entertainment for both locals and visitors. However, recent developments have made it unaffordable for many and compromised the safety of participants and bystanders.

the babadag chairlift company is getting too expensive for visiting pilots who may fly multiple times a day and pilots see little value in the launch fee with no improvement to launch site  since this company took over 

we know of no other paragliding site that charges an uplift and a launch fee 

the increase this year for pilots was 60% yet tourists only 27 %  and we fail to see the justification for this 

they company also withholds valuable data from pilots and should make all the video feeds available 

we know that pilots are cancelling trips and will refuse to return untill a review occurs 

and local pilots are reporting that the mountain is as quite as they have ever seen 

if pilots stop coming so do there families , that spend in hotels ,bars and shops when tourist revenue is down everyone should be encouraging visitors 

Therefore, we, the concerned paragliding enthusiasts, local residents, and supporters of the tourism industry, urge the relevant authorities to take immediate action. We propose the following measures:

1. review the prices for pilots which should reflect the value they bring to the area , uplift fee which includes the launch fee comparable to the uplift tourists pay we only go 1 way , weekly , monthly discounted multi trip passes 
2. have ground marshals in the landing zones to make tourists aware of the landing zones and warn them about landing pilots 
3. mark and highlight with signage the landing zones 
4. ensure on take off that proper launch procedures are followed with no pilots pressuring other pilots to launch
5. make available online the video feeds that exists on all take off so pilots can see which launches are operating and how busy they are 
6. cover the launches with matting of some sort as currently the block paving concrete damages wings 
7. remove some of the hazards on the beach to give a safe alternate landing a strip just 3 m wide the length of the beach should be hazard free 
8. on line booking system to buy uplift and help avoid queues 

already pilots have expressed there concern over many of these issues and are looking for alternate destinations for there holidays and paragliding courses , pilots are aware without them the chairlift company would not exist and feel very little is given back to them 

By implementing these recommendations, we believe that paragliding in Ölüdeniz can regain its appeal, attract more pilots, ensure their safety, and enhance the overall experience for all involved. We hope that our concerns are heard and acted upon swiftly to preserve the reputation of Ölüdeniz as a premier paragliding destination.