FAQs

How to become a sport flyer?

A journey as a sport flyer usually starts either with a wind tunnel flying course or a skydiving course. You can take a flying course without any previous experience of the sport. Those who have jumped ten times can participate directly in events or training camps for beginner sport flyers.

How to get to Aeronautica?

Aeronautica Arena is located on the 7-road, about an hour's drive east of Helsinki, in Pyhtää, between Porvoo and Kotka. It is easily accessible by car or bus. The bus stop is located a few hundred meters walking distance from the Aeronautica. Pyhtää's own airport, Helsinki East Aerodrome, is also located nearby, so you can also get there by small plane or helicopter. 

Distances to Helsinki 100 km, Porvoo 60 km, Kotka 25 km, Kouvola 60 km, Loviisa 20 km, Lahti 100 km.

In this document you will find more instructions on how to get to Aeronautica by bus.

What is the Aeronautica wind tunnel like? 

Our wind tunnel was manufactured by Aerodium and installed in 2013. It has a diameter of 4.3 metres and a total tunnel height of 17 metres. The height of the glass walls alone is a staggering 9 metres! The tunnel has a closed air circulation system and four motors, which allow the tunnel to reach a top speed of 290 km/h. This makes it possible to fly in all positions, even in large groups. A special feature of our tunnel is the 'rabbit hole' at the top, which allows you to 'base-hop' into the airflow.

Is coutering included in the price?

The price of a flying lesson does not include coaching, but coaching can be purchased separately. We have coaching camps with both national and international coaches. Some of our wind tunnel instructors also coach in addition to their own work. Contact us and we can recommend a coach to suit your skill level. Depending on the coach, coaching rates are typically around 150 - 200 €/hour.

Where is the nearest dropzone?

An hour's drive from Kouvola, in Utti, is Finland's largest skydiving club, Skydive Finland ry. Skydiving is mainly from April to October.

What else can I do but fly?

The tourist assets of the Pyhtää and East Coast region include, among other things, its magnificent nature. Excursions to Valkmusa National Park are possible at any time of the year, and in the summer you should definitely take a trip to Kaunissaari by motorboat.

Attractions in the area include Strömfors Ruukki, a nature and local tourist attraction, the old towns & restaurants of Porvoo and Loviisa, and Kotka's Maretarium and Vellamo Marine Centre museums. For more tourist attractions, see for example visitkotkahamina.fi.