Tandem Hang Gliding

Have you always dreamed of being able to soar like a bird and feel the rush of adreneline as you launch into the air? Now you can with a Tandem Discovery Flight with Fly Gravity Sports in Hope, British Columbia.  Our winch-tow tandem is a unique way to enjoy the freedom of flight. Hang gliders used to require running off the steep edge of a mountain to launch into the air but not anymore.  With a Winch-Tow Tandem you are pulled into the sky with our portable mountain - our winch. Using a 4000ft runway at the Hope Airpark you will climb to altitudes above 2000ft within 2 minutes and soar on the scenic mountain ridges that surround Hope Mountain. Once you arrive, one of our HPAC certified tandem Instructors will give you a pre-flight briefing on take off, other aspects of free flight and landing. Taking off is simple,easy and not terrifying as you might imagine. Be warned, however, that nothing compares to flying just like a bird and you may get hooked on this easy-to-learn sport!

Winch-Tow Tandem
Intro - $150
Deluxe - $200
Hope Regional Airport, BC

Your tandem begins with a preflight briefing.  You will then hook in beside your pilot and get ready to launch from wheels, no running necessary.  You will get towed up to minimum of 750 ft for Introductory Tandems (1200 - 1500 ft. avg.) or 1500ft+ for a Deluxe Tandem (1500 - 2200 ft. avg.) and soar like a bird! Get a birds eye view of the Fraser Valley in all its spleandor!  Once you have settled into the glider your pilot will give you the opportunity to fly.  You can take control or sit back and enjoy the experience!  Once it's time to land, your pilot will glide in for a perfect, smooth landing on wheels.

WHO CAN FLY?
Since we take-off and land on wheels, there's no effort necessary.  We have flown everyone from kids 10+ to 90 year old grandmothers!

The weight range is from 60 to 220lbs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Tandem Discovery Flights include an extensive pre-flight briefing on what to expect during the flight.

WHAT TO BRING?
Unlike paragliding, we fly more mid day for the stronger valley winds. Warm clothing and glasses are required as its cold flying a mile high.(weather permitting)

WHERE DO WE FLY? 
Your tandem will take place at the Hope Regional Airport in Hope, BC.
Tandems will be rescheduled when weather does not allow us to fly safely. We will not compromise on safety!

WHEN CAN I FLY?
We fly 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm

IS SAFETY A CONCERN?
At Fly Gravity Sports, safety is our number one priority. All flights depend on the weather conditions for the day of your scheduled flight. If the conditions are unflyable then your reservation will be rescheduled to a day that is convenient for you. David Llewellyn, our tandem pilot and instructor has flown thousands of tandems all over Canada, the United States and Latin America. He considers safety his number one priority and will not fly unless the conditions are optimal. Before your flight you will be extensively briefed on the flight procedure, safety measures,and what you will experience during your adventure.