NZHGPA Certificate Requirements: POWERED PARAGLIDER

PG2 certificate or higher with logged flights on at least 8 days within the previous 9 months and a minimum 3 hours since gaining PG2. This syllabus concentrates on the additional skills required for Powered Paragliding.

A pilot under Powered Paragliding training will fly only under direct supervision of an instructor who holds a Powered Paragliding certificate.

Understanding the Power Unit

The student will demonstrate an understanding of all the component parts of the motor unit and their inter-relationships.
The manufacturer’s written material will be read and discussed with the instructor.
Correctly rig the motor to the glider in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Understand vibrations, their effects and strategies for reducing them.

Discuss relevant accident reports with the instructor to understand where most accidents occur and have strategies for avoiding these.
Understand ways of protecting oneself and others during running in periods.
Demonstrate strategies for dealing with fire – pre launch, while in flight and after landing.
Discuss the reasons why petrochemicals and paragliders don't mix.
Safety procedures associated with helpers starting the motor unit must be understood.
Understand the ramifications of landing in power lines, trees or water.
Know how to choose safe launch fields including ground conditions and climb-out clearance.
Know what weather conditions for flight are acceptable with your skills while under power.
Ensure onlookers are kept in safe areas.

Starting Procedures

Pre-start	Startup
Fasteners tight including all electrical connections	Clear prop! start
Prop condition OK	Vibration OK - Idle check
Throttle cable free	Kill switch check
Gas - amount OK, cap on and secure, Tank vent open, Fuel lines open with no kinks, Prime carb	Warm up

Lift, thrust weight and drag and the effect of power on angles of attack.
Forces in turns and the effect on stall speed.
Climbing and diving turns.
Reduction drives.
Propeller theory.
Torque effects and how these can be controlled.
Asymmetric thrust: Causes and their associated effects.
Understanding the trim of the motor and adjusting the thrust line for a particular weight of pilot and glider.
Hang points - the effect of altering.
The effect of speed systems on a powered paraglider under power on and off situations.
The effects of weight on flying speed, stall speed/flare and the need for weight checks.
Understand the concept that power equals climb and Brake/Trim/Speed-bar position equals air speed.

The student must be aware of the noise nuisance ramifications and responsibilities of flying powered.
The student should understand techniques for avoiding and recovering from sudden power loss while flying.


Exhibit a clear understanding of the Theoretical Knowledge outlined above.
Demonstrate wing inflation without motor running
Demonstrate wing inflation with motor running
Demonstrate pre-take off control of aircraft
Demonstrate simulated post landing control of aircraft
Demonstrate launch abort
Demonstrate consistently good launch technique with forward and reverse pull-ups
Demonstrate three consecutive powered flights from a flat site to at least 100ft AGL, with unassisted take-off runs, smooth 90 degree left and right turns including good airspeed and throttle control and finish with stand-up power off landings including full deflation of the canopy between flights in winds of less than 5 kph.
Log a minimum of 15 powered flights including full deflation and inflation of canopy between flights
Display good Airmanship, demonstrate an ability to maneuver Powered Paragliders safely, considerately and in accordance with air traffic rules and satisfying the Instructor that the pilot has the correct attitude to continue flying both safely and competently.

When completed, send this form to the NZHGPA Administration Officer, including comments of the pilot progress, attitude and performance.

Requirements for gaining and maintaining a powered paraglider instructor certificate:

Hold a Paragliding Instructor certificate.
Have attended a powered paraglider Instructors seminar within the past 24 months.
Have flown a powered paraglider for at least 6 months.
Have logged at least 50 hrs and 100 flights in a powered paraglider.
Fly at least 2 hours or 10 flights annually on a powered paraglider.

Hold a Paraglider Passenger 1 certificate.
Have logged 25 hrs and at least 50 flights in a powered paraglider and have flown powered paragliders for at least 6 months.
Have flown 1 flight as passenger with a PPP 2 pilot in command and 5 as pilot in command with PPP 2 pilot.
Pilots must demonstrate the following skills to the PPP2 pilot:

Have flown an additional 5 flights as pilot in command with a passenger that is at least PG2 certified.
Fly at least 2 hours or 10 flights annually on a tandem powered paraglider.

Have logged 50 hrs and at least 100 flights in a powered paraglider and have flown powered paragliders for at least 6 months.
Hold a Passenger 2 certificate in Paragliders.
Hold a PPP tandem 1 certificate
Have successfully completed a flight skills test demonstrating the following:

Have flown at least 30 powered paraglider tandem flights as pilot in command.
Have attended a passenger seminar for tandem powered paragliding within the past 24 months.
Fly at least 2 hours or 10 flights annually on a tandem powered paraglider.