Aeroflights Australia FAQs (frequently-asked questions)

The Aerochute is a group D sports light aircraft, registered with Recreation Aviation Australia (RA-Aus).

Up to 70 km/h.

The legal limit is 5000 ft, 1524 metres.

Safely, 100 km.

All distances are from Melbourne CBD:
- Werribee VIC 20 minutes
- Lang Lang VIC 1 hr
- Pakenham VIC 40 min

7 days a week depending on weather. Flying times are between sunrise - 11.30am and 3pm - sunset.

Legally 500 ft or lower with permission from the property owner.

Legally 2 persons with combined weight of 200 kgs.

Recreation Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) Group D powered parachute certificate.

Yes. Once you have 30 hours flying experience and have passed a passenger endorsement exam.

No.

Yes. Up to 15 knots.

Outside controlled airspace and with permission from the property owner.

Not inside controlled airspace, not over a town and at least 500 metres from town boundary.

Wear warm clothes or a flying suit. No loose clothing should be worn including scarves.

Yes.

Yes. The Aerochute Association of Australia based in VIC and Powered Parachute Association of Australia based in NSW.

Yes. A National Aerochute competition held annually each Easter at Holbrooke NSW and the World Championships in USA each August.

Yes. As it uses four attachment points which makes flight very stable.

10 - 15 metres for solo take off or 40 - 50 metres for dual take off. Generally a football sized area is ample room for safe takeoff and landings.

For their enjoyment and ease of use. Safety, affordability, portability and ful-filling a dream.