Ignacio (Nachito) Elsa

argentina

I am passionate about sports and outdoor life. I have always pursued my dreams and tried my best to achieve my goals. I experienced my first tandem flight during a snowboarding trip in August 2023 at Cerro Catedral in Patagonia. I was blown away, and all I could think about afterwards was getting back in the air. I took a beginner's course and flew every day that conditions allowed. Paragliding gave me back a motivation, commitment and a passion that my other activities no longer did in the same way. It takes me to incredible places and introduces me to incredible people. It's a dream come true. In my two years of flying, I have logged more than 350 hours between Argentina, Chile, Spain, France and Switzerland. I choose to fly BGD because I have always been drawn to their colourful and bold designs. Seeing their performance at the SRS made me feel even more connected, and when I had the opportunity to meet the BGD family, I felt an energy and human quality that I identified with deeply. That motivated me to want to be a part of it. I aspire to be a full-time pilot, continue to progress in flying, participate in competitions, and fly across the Andes by paraglider: that is my biggest dream. I also want to fly tandem to share this passion for the air with those who have yet to experience it. In short: to fly as much as I can. I am the second of three siblings, the son of parents who taught me that anything you set your mind to is possible with effort, dedication, and perseverance. I enjoy my friendships and good company. Laughter, landscapes, good music, and good energy!

#Argentina

• Age : 34
• Flying since : 2023
• Current kit : Base 3
• Top sites : The Patagonian sky would be the closest thing... I feel like I still have a whole world to discover. So I can't have a favourite place yet.
• Gig : Carpenter, builder
• Activities : Snowboarding, rock climbing, trekking, cycling, sailing