Powered Paragliding
Training
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. Four
flying sessions or 30 flight's which ever comes first.
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.
Note:
The aim of the Basic PPG
Course is to allow the student's to be able to launch, fly and land safely without
any input from the Instructor. Normally after four flight sessions (15-20 flight's)
student's should be capable of achieving this goal. However, if the student still
requires additional flight sessions to safely fly on his/her own due to slower learning or
time lapses between flying sessions additional training may be required at
additional cost to the student.
Cost of Training
1. Training Options:
A. One
Day Introductory Training course: The course will cover the following:
A powerepoint presentation class covering
how a PPG is controlled in flight;
Practical hands on classes on controlling
the Paraglider (Trike only) using the ground simulator;
Controlling the PPG trike on the ground to
explain throttle control during launch ;
A 30 minute tandem flight where you will
assist me in flying the aircraft giving you a full understanding of what a PPG flying is
all about; and
Cost $350.00, for more
information, click on One Day
Introductory Course
B.
Basic PPG Course - Purchasing new equipment from PPGNB your training will be
reduced to:
Savings
of $1000.00 on training and rental charges when you purchase equipment from PPGNB
C. Basic
PPG Course - Providing your own used equipment or purchasing gear from suppliers
other than PPGNB
Cost
also includes use of school equipment during training.
D.
Basic PPG Course - Renting equipment from PPGNB: Rent a paramotor and paraglider from
PPGNB your cost for the PPG Course and training will be:
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 240 lbs
Transport Canada License Requirement's:
To get your final
Powered Paragliding license qualification you will require 30 Take-off's and Landing's
with a minimum of 5 flight hours. Once you complete your Basic Powered
Paragliding Course and have met the course standard (Safely take-off, fly, land with
no required input from an Instructor) you will be authorized to fly with your
Student Pilot Permit in your local area. However, all flight's must be authorized by
an Instructor (Myself) by contacting me by telephone or e-mail. Once you have
completed the Transport Canada Powered Paragliding License requirements of (30 flight's
and 5 hours flight) I will send you the required forms to write your final exam with
Transport Canada.
Interested?
Why don't you come and
watch first - Give me a call and I can show you a demo flight (weather permitting). You
can try a Tandem Flight to
see if it's for you, minimum age is 18 years old.
Do you want to start: Just follow these
steps...
Step 1 - Learn how to
fly powered paraglider:
a. Give me a call and book yourself on a
course; PPG course dates for 2011
b. Order your equipment and
study package - If you are going to purchase used or new PPG
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 cannot train you without proof of citizenship) these docs 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.
Step 2 - Pass
Transport Canada written test: You will be issued a "UPAC Ultralight
Information Manual" which is part of the study materials
included in the course study package.
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 Student
Pilot Permit exam 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. After you had achieved 30 Take-offs
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 3 - Apply for an Ultralight pilot license: To get
licensed as PPG pilot you will submit an application to Transport Canada with
following supporting documents: your written exam results, your log book initialed by me,
letter of competency written by me, and fee $ 55.00 An Ultra-Light pilot
license restricted to powered parachutes and paragliders will be issued to you.
Step 4 - Register your aircraft: You will register your
powered paraglider aircraft with Transport Canada to get powered paramotor
registration marks such as mine - C-IDIR. This can be done as soon as
you purchase your equipment.
Step 5 - Arrange for liability insurance: You
will become a member of COPA and will acquire minimum of $ 100 000
Canadian third party Liability Insurance. (cost approximately $10.00 per
month) Click on Useful
Links for general information and links in reference
to: Transport Canada rules and regulations; aircraft registration and
insurance; and on useful reading materials.
You have now completed
everything you need to fly PPG legally.
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