Frequently Asked Questions regarding Aerotow Tandem Flights

Q: How do I know if tandems are confirmed for the day I am scheduled for?
A: Keep in touch with Mark via txt 519-635-8847.  We will confirm as early as we can if your date isn't going to work out.  We WANT to make them happen but if the winds are much more than 15kmh we won't fly the tandems.

Q:  Can you do single flights (Not a group)?
A:  Unfortunately, it takes considerable time to arrange a day of flying so we have to ensure we have at least four flights lined up.  So at this time, we require groups of (at least) four to book.  The up-side is you get to work directly with us on what date your group wants to go flying.

Q:  When can we fly?
A:  The great thing about groups is that we can work with your group for a time that suits.  It is a VERY weather dependant activity so it is often hard to plan and we may have to reschedule.  We also have to work with our club's tow pilots as to when they are available.  We mainly operate on the weekends and the odd weekday when the weather is good.  Our season is from late May to October.  And we normally do tandems in the mornings and evenings...mid-day can be quite rough conditions.

Q:  How do I pay for my flight?
A:  You can pay online ahead of time if you like.  Just add the group tandem flight to your shopping cart and checkout.  If we are able to add more to your group this link can be used to add another flight.  Be sure to set the shipping to "Local Pickup" so you aren't charged for shipping.  If you think of it, add the scheduled flight date in the notes of the order to help us out.  You can also pay cash at the field.

Q:  How do I find you?
A:  We operate on a private farmer's field.  There are no signs up to respect their privacy.  We only operate by appointments so we don't want any drop in traffic to minimize our impact on them and their neighbours.  The easiest way to find us is search for "SOGA" in Google Maps.  SOGA is the hang gliding club of solo pilots that we operate with.

Q:  Are their weight and age restrictions?
A:  Yes.  Minimum weights of 80lbs are needed to fit the tandem harness properly.  And the maximum weight is 200lbs as loads that are heavier than that aren't able to be towed up on the tow plane we have.  There is no real age limitation...as long as they are mature and can physically fit our harness.  However, for minors, it's a bit more tricky and there is an additional legal form that needs to be filled out.  You can read more about this and the form here

Q:  What are your bathroom facilities?

A:  We have a 'rustic' outhouse on site.  We recommend going before you arrive.  The closest towns are Grand Valley to the south of us and Shelbourne to the East of us.  That would be your last stops before you arrive.

Q:  How on earth do you get a hang glider flying?  There are not mountains around here!

A:  That is what blows people's minds when they find out we fly hang gliders around here!   We use a specially designed ultralight plane to tow us up.  We are attached by a 300' rope that we then disconnect from when we get to 2000' above the ground and then continue on our flight, landing back where we took off from.