Built by a pilot
TowMeUp is hang gliding aerotow park management software — from check-in to wheels up, so your ground crew can focus on the sky.
Already flying at a TowMeUp park? Your park has your account.
Most aerotow parks don't have a system problem. They have a visibility problem.
USHPA memberships expire. Pilots don't always know. Parks don't always check. Most operations run on an honor system that feels fine — until it isn't. One incident with an unverified pilot and you're explaining your process to an attorney. TowMeUp validates every USHPA membership before every flight, automatically.
When everything runs through paper logs, Excel, and text threads, you have no signal. Which days are peak? Which pilots are regulars? Is ticket revenue up or down this month? The data already exists in your operation — you're just not capturing it. TowMeUp turns every check-in and flight into a record you can actually use.
It doesn't have to be this way.
TowMeUp connects hang gliding pilots, ground crew, and the office — from the moment a pilot arrives to the moment they land.
Pilots present a QR code. Ground crew scans it. The flight logs itself. No clipboards, no paper, no arguing about who flew last Tuesday.
Every scan checks USHPA membership in real time. Expired ratings surface before the pilot reaches the ramp — not after.
Pilots buy flight packages from their phone before they arrive. Stripe handles the payment. You handle the flying.
Your GCL sees every pilot on deck — who's cleared, who's waiting, and who just landed. One screen, updated live.
BLE beacons on pilots and gliders appear on the flight board the moment they enter range — no QR scan, no check-in, nothing. The system sees them first. Scanner zones let multi-ramp parks filter presence by area.
Weather rolling in? Tow operations closing early? One button notifies every pilot on deck. No group texts, no phone calls, no one left waiting at launch.
Tow requests live in the app, not a group chat. Tug pilots see their queue, accept runs, and log completions from their own view.
Need a ride to launch? Landed out 40 miles away? TowMeUp coordinates both — with a safety gate that shares your GPS only with someone you recognize.
Plan cross-country flights, find XC partners, post real-time landing locations, and coordinate retrieval — all inside TowMeUp. Upload your IGC file and share your track with one tap.
Less time on paperwork. USHPA compliance handled automatically. Ticket revenue tracked, not guessed. Everything your office manager needs before the day gets busy.
Your own profile page. Your bio, your photo, your payment link. Students tip you directly — no platform cut, no awkward cash ask after a tandem. Tug scheduling that doesn't live in a group chat.
QR check-in takes ten seconds. Your logbook follows you. Your glider, transponder, and emergency contact are on file before you clip in. Everything in one place.
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Tourists can purchase tow tickets and self-service their entire visit on the app. That means fewer phone calls, decreased friction, and a modern experience that customers expect.
Run fun flies and comp days without the chaos. Safety briefings, task coordination, pilot check-ins, and landing notifications — all managed from one screen. Works for both local fly-ins and serious competition weekends.
"The system knows they're there before they've said a word."
Built by a pilot
I've been flying hang gliders for years. I know what it feels like to lose your tow tickets, or not be able to buy more because the pro shop is closed. I've launched without my park membership before because I forgot to renew it. It's 2026, there should be an easier, reliable, and automated way to take-off behind a tug.
TowMeUp is built for parks where the people running operations are also the people who fly. It respects the culture — making compliance and sales easier without adding one more thing to remember pre-flight.
USHPA members will find a system that understands the community it serves.
TowMeUp takes a small platform fee on ticket sales processed through the app. No monthly subscription. Pilots pay nothing to register. The software earns when the park earns.
For pilots
$0
Registration and check-in are always free
Platform fee
Small %
Only on ticket sales through the app
Specific rates are available on request — every park is different, and we'd rather talk through what makes sense for your operation.
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TowMeUp is actively developed and already running at live parks. Here's the full picture.
BLE beacons on pilots and gliders surface on the Flight Board the moment they enter range — no QR scan, no check-in required. Multi-scanner zones let parks with multiple launch areas filter presence by ramp.
Pilots manage their own gliders, emergency contacts, and USHPA credentials from their profile. Parks always have current info without chasing anyone down.
A pilot's logbook, gliders, and credentials follow them to any park running TowMeUp. One profile, any park.
Pilots upload IGC files from their flight instruments. TowMeUp parses the track automatically — date, duration, altitude, distance — and pre-fills the logbook entry. Download and submit to XContest in one click.
Tandem passengers can book flights, receive queue updates, and manage their visit without an account. Digital waivers coming soon.
Plan cross-country flights, find XC partners, post real-time landing locations, and coordinate retrieval — all inside TowMeUp. Track sharing and IGC submission to XContest built in.
Flight parks and clubs can manage competitions digitally — safety briefings, task coordination, landing notifications, and scoring. Built for both local fun flies and serious comp days.
Bookings made through FareHarbor flow directly into the flight queue. No double-entry, no missed check-ins — tandem passengers arrive on the board the moment they book.
Customizable gear check flows for each rating level. GCL can verify completion before a pilot steps onto the ramp.
Pilots sign waivers from their phone before they arrive. No clipboard, no lost paperwork, no asking someone to sign again.
TowMeUp is built inside this sport, not at a distance from it. These are the people and places worth following.
YouTube
The story of Lookout Mountain Flight Park. If you want to understand aerotow culture, start here.
Ridge soaring on the coast. Some of the most beautiful hang gliding footage being made right now.
Going everywhere, flying everything. Stoke dispatches from around the world.
Pure enthusiasm for the sport. If you're on the fence about learning to fly, this account will tip you over it.
Facebook Group — private
Where serious pilots go to talk about serious things. Decades of accumulated knowledge in one place. Request to join.
We're onboarding a small number of parks for the initial launch. Tell us about your operation and we'll be in touch within two business days.