Beginner&Novice Rating (P1&P2) - $1800 

 

A Novice paraglider pilot has the knowledge and basic skills necessary to fly and practice without direct instructor supervision but within significant operating limitations.

 

Logged Requirements:

1.      Attend a minimum of 8 hours of ground school.

2.     25 flights

3.     5 flying days

Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge Requirements :
1.      Demonstrates layout and preflight of the canopy, harness, and backup reserve parachute.

​2.     Gives a reliable analysis of general conditions of the site and self, and a flight plan including flight          path, areas to avoid in relation to the wind flow, and obstacles to stay clear of.

3.     Demonstrates 5 consecutive forward inflations with a visual check of the canopy each time.

4.    Demonstrates 5 consecutive controlled reverse inflations with proper surge dampening.

5.     Demonstrates controlled kiting of a glider overhead for 2 minutes in a steady wind.

6.    Demonstrates 2 clean, smooth reverse inflations/reversals prior to launch.

7.     With each flight, demonstrates a method of establishing that the pilot is properly connected to

         the glider, with cleared lines and risers just prior to inflation.

8.    Demonstrates 2 successful, aggressive, confident inflations/launches, where the wind is at least

         15° cross to straight up the hill in wind not exceeding 5 m.p.h.

9.     Demonstrates 2 no-wind (0-5 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.

10.   Demonstrate how to brief and instruct a ground crew and explain when an assisted launch is

         necessary.

11.    Demonstrates 2 high-wind (10-15 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.

12.   Demonstrates flight with smooth variation in airspeed, from above minimum sink to fast flight,  

         while maintaining a heading.

13.   Demonstrates flight showing the ability to comfortably and precisely slow the glider to minimum

         sink and smoothly increase to normal airspeed while maintaining a heading. The pilot should not

         slow the glider to near the stall speed.

14.   Demonstrates flight(s) along a planned path alternating 'S' turns of at least 90° change in heading.

         Flight heading need not exceed 45° from straight into the wind. Turns must be smooth with

         controlled airspeed, ending in safe, stand up landings on a heading.

15.   Demonstrates 360-degree turns in both directions, and at various speeds and bank angles.

16.   Demonstrates hands-off flying, one handed flying skills, weight-shift turns, and rear-riser turns.

17.   Demonstrates symmetric and asymmetric tip folds for increased descent rate.

18.   Demonstrates the ability to judge and allow for proper clearance from a ridge and other aircraft.

19.   Demonstrates 5 landings within 25' of a target, safe, smooth, on the feet and into the wind. The

         target must be sufficiently close to launch such that turns are required to set up an approach and

         avoid over-flying the target. The target should be at least 100' below the launch point.

20.  Explains proper strong wind landing procedures and how to keep from being dragged back.

21.   Explains correct canopy maintenance.

22.   Explains how to lengthen and shorten the flight path.

23.   Explains the right of way traffic rules.

24.  Explains the use of a speedbar/accelerating system.

25.  Demonstrates reserve deployment while hanging in a harness in simulated turbulence or

         malfunction conditions.

26.  Gives a thorough verbal demonstration of knowledge of how to:

27.   Maintain directional control during and correct for an asymmetric wing fold of 25% of the wing

         span. Fly at minimum sink while precluding any chance of inadvertent stall or spin. Increase

         descent rate and/or forward speed.

28.  Demonstrates proper and effective PLF technique.

29.  Must pass the USHPA Novice Paragliding written exam.

30.  Must agree to all the provisions of the USHPA standard waiver and assumption of risk agreement

         for the Novice rating and deliver an original signed copy to the USHPA office.

31.   Acknowledges and understands the need to become familiar with site-specific restrictions and

         launch or landing access limits, consistent with preservation of flying privileges at a site. 

 

P2 Clinic

This is the best way to learn! We do all of the above over a two week period. The price is the same. We do have a three person minimum. It's basically a great way to just camp out or stay in a hotel and get a huge amount of training in a short space of time. I am very stoked about doing these courses :) We can also work out a great starting package rate if you decide to take this course. The best way to enquire is to drop me a e-mail or give me a call :)