Where
is it done?
Mountains
Imbabura Province
One of the places recommended for flight near Quito of
a thermal type, it is ideal for courses. It is located
20 minutes from Ibarra along the road to Tulcán.
The flight lasts approximately 30 minutes to the edge
of the lake. It can be done early in the morning or in
the afternoon. Access is free and the road is a dirt road
but in good conditions.
Quito
Puengasí Hill - Quito
An ideal place for technical flights. It is located 30
minutes from the Historical Center of Quito, and its access
from here is easier (taxi, bus) along the new Via Oriental.
A beautiful view of the city of Quito and of the volcanoes
Cotopaxi, Cayambe and Antisana. Take off is from about
3000 m and there are two landings. The first at 2,770
m just to the left of the take off site and the second
at 2,470 m on the opposite site. Thermal flight, in some
cases it could also be dynamic. The flights in the morning
begin at 9:00 and go until 2:00. Access is free.
Pichincha Volcano
(Antennas) - Quito
A unique experience where you pass 1000 meters above Quito
and land over the city. Take off is at 3,750 m in altitude
and landing is in the middle of the city in a park full
of grass and trees. The type of flight is variable and
sometimes unpredictable and turbulent. Access costs $5.00
because it is within private property going up the Via
Oriental to the street called Mañosca. A 4-wheel
drive vehicle is required or at least a van and you get
there in about 1 1/2 hours.
Baños (Pelileo)
- Niton
A pleasnt place that offers good thermodynamic flights
from a large hill formed like an arch over the valley.
It is located some 15 minutes from the city of Pelileo
(30 minutes from Baños). Take off is from 2,650
m and landing is possible along the entire river valley.
The flight is tranquil, more dynamic than thermal. You
can fly from 10:30 am until 15:00. Access is free and
you need 15 minutes in car to arrive from the entrance
to the valley from Pelileo.
Tunchi - Riobamba
Ideal site for beginners and also for courses for learning.
This is a pleasant place that offers good thermodynamic
flights, more than dynamic or thermal. It is located some
30 minutes from the city of Riobamba, along the road to
Cuenca. Take off is from 3,050 m and landing is in the
middle of the valley, any place is good for landing. Access
is free and you should go up approximately 20 minutes.
Coast
Crucita Beach - Manabí Province
Access to this site is easy and the flight conditions
are optimal all year long and accompanied by enjoyment
of the beach, sun and sea and good services of lodging
and food. It is an ideal site for beginners courses that
last 4 days. Located on the Pacific coast some 30 minutes
from Portoviejo, it is one of the most beautiful beaches
in Ecuador.
Take off is made at 85 m and the landing is on any part
of the beach. It is mainly a dynamic flight. You can fly
from 10:00 am when the wind is perfect until the last
rays of the sun. It is a private site but the access is FREE and you should go by car from the town. Maybe, if you want a tandem flight it will cost you around $5.00.
Canoa Beach- Manabí
Province
It is the second best place on the Pacific Coast. Located
some 17 km to the north of San Vicente (Bahía de
Caráquez). Take off is from 150 m and landing at
20 km above the beach. Access costs $40.00, it is free
for non-resident tourists, to enter as at the Hotel Tierra
and Luna. A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to reach
the take off site.
Updated
20/05/05
