Frequently Asked Questions

What insurance do I need?

Our recommendation:

1. Normal at-home medical insurance (most already have this)

2. Global Rescue Membership

3. IMG Signature Travel Insurance (offered through Global Rescue as well)

4. Garmin SAR High Risk Plan (search and rescue)

Here’s the Cloudbase Mayhem link that was the foundation of most of this information, and helped me personally with my decisions. After lots of research this is a great resource and summary. https://www.cloudbasemayhem.com/unscrambling-insurance-are-you-covered/?utm_source=Red+Rocks+Volunteer+Database&utm_campaign=e957a93d8e-Nick+Greece_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d1ba39881d-e957a93d8e-438020956&mc_cid=e957a93d8e&mc_eid=d9e95d5387

What's with the Colombia weather forecast?

Long range weather forecasts will show a significant chance of thunderstorms just about every day in the Cauca Valley - Don’t be fooled! These forecasts are not representative of actual conditions- the very best weather in Piedechinche is found by looking out the window, or out on launch, and there’s no benefit to checking the weather forecast in advance.

Do I need to rent a car?

Nope! We provide airport shuttles, transport to flying sites and activities, and retrieve.

Are there rest days?

Flying every day can be a lot! You are always welcome to take a rest day whenever it is right for you! Alternate activities are available on weather days as a group!

What tour is right for my experience level?

Each tour page has minimum requirement guidelines that can help guide you, but the best way to find the right fit is to reach out to us and let's chat! The Yoga & Fly in Piedechinche, Colombia is our most beginner-friendly tour, but we're adding more tours and destinations. If you have any specific thoughts to discuss we'd love to hear from you!

What else do I need to do before traveling?

I have a checklist of things I do before leaving the country:

+ Download maps of area for offline use on google maps & my flying GPS

+ Purchase extra insurance (Global Rescue)

+ Check / Set emergency contact information in Garmin Inreach, and let emergency contact know what to do in case of emergency and provide them with policy numbers. Add all insurance policy information to Garmin Inreach 'about me'

+ Confirm my all-up-weight with the gear I intend to bring

+ Check inspection & repack dates on all gear

+ Sign up for xctrack.me and Xcontest

How to pee in the air

The two main solutions for being able to hydrate and pee on long flights are adult diapers and the She-p system. How well each will work for you will depend on your individual anatomy and ability to meter it out (hard I know!) I've used both, but transitioned to the She-p system and love it.

She-P 3.0 Paragliding Kit : https://www.she-p.com/product/she-p-for-paragliding-pilots/

I like the skinister medical adhesive a LOT more than the urobond (which I used to repair shoes on my last trip)

Adult Diapers: My favorite brand are the maximum absorbance Silhouette pants from Depends. They can hold 1-2 pees if let out slowly, and don't look terribly bulky under pants. Some people have had difficulty with leakages at higher volumes. Try a few different brands at home to see what works best for you. https://a.co/d/816094I

Whatever option you choose, it's a great idea to get familiar with it and practice at home. you don't have to have a pee system in flight, but it can be a bummer to have to land only because you need to pee, and we all know we don't think best when dehydrated.