Description

Skills to be assessed to complete this course include:

• Pre-flight checks: Paramotor, paraglider, wheelbase, lines, trimmers, hand throttle, communications equipment + any other equipment required
• Flight Preparation, including pilot fitness, fuel management and weather assessment
• Airspace regulation and flight planning
• VHF Broadcast requirements
• Safe use of Trim Tabs/Speed System
• Flying with other aircraft and airstrip protocol
• Motor safety skills
• Launch and Landings in various wind strengths
• Accurate landings with varied approaches
• Cross wind and Down wind landings
• Two flights of >16km, one with out-landing and re-launch

Pre-requisites for this course:

• Intermediate Paragliding Certificate (this may be obtained during the training)
• HGFA Radio Operator’s Endorsement
• >25 hours logged flying time