Para Tow NZ

Paraglider towing in NZ, using a payout winch imported into NZ for the purpose of progression training. The winch is setup to tow pilots upto 1000m AGL behind a boat where they then release from the tow line into free flight.

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Towing Courses

Courses

1 Day Tow Pilot Courses - $350

This course gets you your NZHGPA PG TOW pilot Cert.

You will do a minimum of 8 flights on the tow.

Tow courses will be run from a land based tow vehicle, The course includes a theory session and exam.

Boat Tow Days - Per Tow

Prerequisite you must first have your Payout Tow Pilot Rating (PTP) by completing a Tow Pilot Course.

For pilots wanting to practice acro or refresh maneuvers with the safety of water and a boat below them.

Currently we are running Days for qualified tow pilots, If you have your Payout Tow Pilot Rating rating get in touch and you can be added to the Watsapp group where we will inform people of upcoming Boat Tow days.

We limit each day to 10 pilots flying.

Email us at [email protected] and we can add you to the Watsapp.

-SIV TRAINING-

Prerequisite you must first have your Payout Tow Pilot Rating (PTP) by completing a Tow Pilot Course.

We are currently working with instructors from NZ and abroad to bring more SIV training to NZ Pilots.

The tow enables consistent airtime over water enabling SIV training to happen.

Courses Upcoming Courses

Upcoming Courses

Please contact us to put your name down as interested for a course.

Dates:

Saturday, Sunday 15-16th Feb 2025	1 Day Tow Pilot Course	Alexandra Airport	Completed
21 Feb - 7 Mar 2025	SIV Courses	Cromwell, Lake Dunstan	Run By: FLYEO Completed.