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High Perspective Tow

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Last update : Oct 7th 2012

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GPS coordinates :	take off : 43°54'47" (43.9131)N; 79°7'54" (79.1318)W - Elevation : 221 m. landing : 43°54'47" (43.9131)N; 79°7'54" (79.1318)W - Elevation : 221 m.
Take off :	Trailer mounted tow with trained operators and stepping capable in very large field. Fairly flat.
Landing :	Very large open mowed grass areas. Crop fields and roads surrounding. Fairly flat.
Going there :	How To Get To The Tow Field From Toronto: Take any old road you like north to 401 east to Brock Road. north to Hwy 7 West (NOT Hwy 7 East which is opposite the end of 407, 1 stoplight south). From the West: Take 403 east to 410 north to 407 east to Durham-York Town Line (30) north to Highway 7 east. From The North West: Take 400 or 404 south to Major Mackenzie east to Durham-York Town Line (30) south to Highway 7 east (or go south to 407 and follow as above) From the East: Take 401 West to Brock Road. north to Highway 7 West (NOT Hwy 7 East, 1 stoplight south). Maps are available on the website.
Comments :	High Perspectives is dominantly a hang gliding training, tandem and towing site, but do tow paragliders when the conditions are right. They also train beginning paragliders who have their own equipment. Parking Instructions The Tow Field is located at 1150 Hwy 7 two kilometers west of Brock Road. It is the first farm west of sideline 22 or east of 24 When you arrive, please park in the designated area beside the office/clubhouse and make yourself known to a staff member. We will get you prepared for your flight. Depending on the wind direction, launch will be from one of the corners marked A thru to D. *** Please be very careful when walking across any part of the Tow Field. The line used to tow the gliders is razor sharp and could be on the ground along one of the dotted lines or anywhere in the air. You really want to KEEP WELL CLEAR of the tow line! Call in advance (905) 294-2536 or 1 800 359-9979 to determine whether the wind and weather permit launching.
Weather hazards :	Ontario summers include the threat of thunder storms. Call ahead. Good thermals on occasion. Here's the NOAA MAPS sounding link for this site: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.go...
Flight regulation :	Pilots wishing to fly above 700 feet at the site must have written and passed the Transport Canada HAGAR examination.
People to contact :	Michael Robertson (owner) Tel: (905) 294-2536 or 1 800 359-9979 Email Michael Robertson: Michael@flyhigh.com Email General Inquiries: info@flyhigh.com Postal address: High Perspective Inc. Michael Robertson 1150 Hwy 7, RR #1 Locust Hill, ON L0H 1J0
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Website :	http://www.flyhigh.com
Tourism :	The Pickering tow site is 30-40 minutes from downtown Toronto, a world-class city with excellent entertainment options. http://www.seetorontonow.com/ There are numerous hotels in nearby Markham and historic Unionville is a great place to lounge, get coffee or have a drink and a meal. http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/