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Powered Paragliding New Brunswick Flight School has been approved by Transport Canada. 

Learning how to fly Powered Paraglider under instructor's guidance is essential for safe and  continuous enjoyment of the sport.

One of the first things you must consider is your current physical condition. You must sign a  Category 4 Medical Declaration form stating your current health status, prior to receiving Powered Paragliding training. The list below is the maladies that require further investigation by a CAME before the training can be conducted. 

This does not mean that you cannot take the training, however Civil Aviation Authorities require a letter from a Aviation Medical Doctor stating that you are good physical condition to conduct  aviation training with the illness that you have declared.

If you have ever suffered from any of the conditions listed below you must undergo a medical examination with a civil aviation medical examiner.

1.         I hereby declare that I have never suffered from any of the conditions listed below:

A.    Epilepsy, fits or seizures;

B.     Significant head injury;

C.    Severe headaches or migraine;

D.    Diabetes requiring insulin or other medication;

E.     Heart disease, heart attack or high blood pressure;

F.     Coronary by-pay pass surgery or angioplasty;

G.    Chronic chest, sinus or ear condition;

H.     Chronic abdominal condition requiring medication;

I.       Eye trouble (e.g. vision not correctable to 20/30, 

         Inability to pass a motor vehicle vision test;

J.      Nervous conditions requiring therapy or medication;

K.     Recurrent fainting, dizziness or blackout;

L.      Kidney disease/stones;

M.    Any other physical or mental disability;

N.     Alcohol or chemical dependence or abuse; and

O.    Any difficulty with hearing or speech.

 2.        That I have never been denied, on medical grounds:

            A .   Motor vehicle operator’s license;

B.     A civil aviation personnel license, or permit, or

C.    Life insurance.

Basic Powered Paragliding Course Training Outline

 1.       Ground Training: Ground training consists of:

A.    Theory classes;

B.     Paramotor training;

C.    In-flight training;

D.    Paraglider handling; and

E.    Preparing you to write your Student Pilot Permit Exam.

 2.        Flight Training:  Flight training consists of:  

A.   30 flight's or when the student becomes efficient to fly safely.

 3.         Additional included items:

A.    Pre-Study Guide

B.     Ultra-Light Training Manual;

C.    Student Pilot Permit;

D.    Student training pictures on CD;

E.    Student training video on CD; and

F.    Certification and certificate upon completion of course.

 Cost of Training

1.         Training Options:

A.  Basic Powered Paragliding Course -

• $2300.00 - Foot Launch or Trike Training.

• $2800.00  - Foot Launch or Trike Training

Note*  Maximum pilot weight for Foot Launch rental training equipment available must not exceed 200 lbs.

Note*  Maximum pilot weight for Trike Launch rental training equipment available must not exceed 220 lbs.   

Transport Canada License Requirement's:

A Powered Paragliding Flight School is mandatory to teach theoretical subjects and practical which are usually taken simultaneously .  Ground School training must be under the direction and supervision of a holder of a flight instructor permit  and the student must complete:

• A minimum of 20 hours ground school; 

• 30 Takeoffs and Landings; and

• With a minimum of 5 solo flight hours obtained. 

Interested!

You can come and watch first, give me a call and I can show you a demo flight (weather permitting,  If your interested in learning you can try a  Tandem Flight  to see if this sport is for you, minimum age is 16 years old.   

How Do I Become a PPG Pilot:  Just follow these steps below...

a. Book  yourself on a course;   PPG Course dates 2013

 

b. Order your equipment and study package - If you are going to rent or purchase new equipment, please call to see if I have your required equipment in stock.  Delivery of equipment may take up to 4 - 6 weeks.

Note*  We will require a full deposit to order your equipment. 

c. What to bring - You will require the following items!! Very Important 

 

(1).  You'll require proof of citizenship  -  Either an up to date passport or your Birth Certificate: (Do not forget these docs, I can not train you without proof of citizenship) these documents are require to apply for your Student Pilot Permit from Transport Canada:

 

(2).  Good pair of good ankle support boots;

(3).  Thin pair of gloves for kiting; and

(4).  Warm clothing to suit the time of year.

You will be required to study a portion of this manual in which covers Canadian Aviation Regulations. If you book your course in advance we will send you the manual to pre-study. If not, you can easily study during the course.

You will require this info to write your PStar exam to receive a Student Pilot Permit  prior to your first solo flight. 

On completion of your course you can study the remainder of the manual to get ready for your final exam with Transport Canada.

After you had achieved 30 takeoffs and landings with a minimum of 5 hours flight logged in your flight log book, you can then write your final exam with Transport Canada to get your Ultra-Light Pilot Permit.

Step 4 - Register your aircraft:   In Canada, you must register your powered paraglider aircraft with Transport Canada.  This can be done as soon as you purchase your paramotor.  Once you complete the application they will also require a bill of sale, photo of the paramotor date plate clearly showing the name of the manufacture, mode, serial number along with a fee.  You only have to register the paramotor once. The registration marks should be displayed and clearly visible on the paramotor.  My paramotor registration markings on my motor are  C-IDIR and you can get more info on our home page under   Useful Links.

Training in the United States or other Countries:  If you are thinking in taking training in the USA or other Countries you may want to consider the following:

• Example, training in the USA:  US PPG Instructors do not cover the same requirements as we do in Canada due to they do not require to be licensed or registered to fly a paramotor in the US.  They do not cover all the ground and In-flight training as we do here in Canada prior to your first flight. Example: Theory of flight, CARS, emergency procedures, etc.....

• Any training or training flights that you may take in the US does not apply to your training flights here in Canada.

• Transport Canada does not recognize flights taken in the US due to no Student Pilot Permit was issued prior to your first flights nor proof of proper ground and flight training was conducted. All Canadian PPG Instructors can only train from a Transport Canada Authorized training area.

 

• Flying a PPG Illegally in Canada -  If someone tells you that you really don't require a license in Canada to fly a paramotor consider this.  Back in the 90's when PPG was new you could get away with flying without a license due to the sport was relatively new.  Back then, PPG was not on the radar in regards to Transport Canada and about a third of PPG pilots didn't bother getting their license.

• Today,  there are hundreds of PPG pilots flying and Transport Canada monitors training and licensing aggressively.  Transport Canada representatives have attended several Fly-Ins in the past asking for documentation. All Canadian Instructors are mandated to ensure Canadian Students get properly trained and licesened.

• Would you fly a full size Cessna without a license, insurance or registration?

• Flying a PPG or a Cessna illegally is the same in the eyes of Transport Canada and a  $5000.00 fine per infraction.

• If you still want to take training in the USA be aware that even with good practical training taken in the USA,   you will still have to take training in Canada to meet the requirements of Transport Canada criteria.

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