USPPA Tandem Exemption (Until 9-30-2018)
See 2018 exemption allowing wheels.
A Tandem Exemption extension was granted in 2016, valid until Sept 30, 2018 and a news item published with a link to the new exemption. It has been made easier to find now and a link is present in the Instructor’s Page, available to USPPA instructors under Schools and Training.
The exemption must be carried when exercising authority as Tandem Instructor.
Thank you instructors for all you do to make this sport safer and more fun.
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Instructor Clinic: May 2017
USPPA Instructor Clinic
Location: Arkoma, OK (Endless Foot Drag flying site)
http://www.rvppg.com/html/fly-in.html
Schedule:
start of Clinic: 8:30am, 25 May 2017
end of Clinic: 11am, 28 May 2017
USPPA Instructor Admin: Francesco De Santis, Member #43 short interview about the Admin:
– over 25 years experience flying paragliders/paramotors
– full time paramotor Instructor from April 1994-May 2009, 2009 onwards part time
– particular specialty tandem foot launch, scooter towing
– areas of limited expertise: acro flying, competition, new technology in radio wi-fi equipment.
Cost of the course: – depends on number of participants
– 3 minimum participants needed to hold the course, $425 each
– 4 is ideal number of participants, $400 each
– 5 max number of participants, $375 each
Prior requirements: – familiarize with these pages:
http://www.usppa.local-dev/schools-training/training-instructor-tandems/
– If you are PG instructor with USHPA, and have paramotor experience then contact me for any concerns
Contact Info: Francesco De Santis
email: [email protected]
phone: 773-295-2131 (Skype)
Skype ID: Ucanfly2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucanfly2
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Safety In Training Exercises
It has come to our attention that some instructors may be requiring full power swings with surges to meet the PPG 3 standards. There is nothing in the syllabus that suggests this, nor should it be done, for at least two reasons.
1. Causing the wing to surge too far forward with no brake input is a risk for front tuck.
2. Going to full power quickly on some machines, especially if the lines are less heavily loaded, can cause a torque twist.
Maneuvers should always be done with safety in mind. The intent of the PPG 3 rating is to recognize precision flying skills and appropriately thorough knowledge, NOT aggressive maneuvering prowess.
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Ratings Program & Syllabus Updated
The Training Committee, Instructor Volunteers, and Officers have updated the syllabus to better incorporate wheels and set the requirements for Instructor Administrator Applicants. Those have been increased to reflect the importance of the position and fact that we now have an opportunity to have seasoned instructors who have embraced the program.
The Schools and Training page has been improved for better navigation and to make things easier to find.
The printed rating application with temporary rating card has been discontinued.
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USHPA Members Get a Discount
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Nominations Closed For President and Vice President
Nominations are now closed.
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FAA Renews USPPA Tandem Exemption for Anther Two Years
The FAA has renewed the USPPA’s tandem exemption until September 30, 2018. As a reminder it is REQUIRED that tandem pilots carry a copy of this new exemption after Sept 30 of this year. A link to the exemption is here.
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Heath Woods New USPPA Secretary
Heath began flying Hang gliders in New England in 1995 and Paragliders in 2003. A Paramedic, Mountain Rescue Director and Risk Manager for over a decade in the ski industry, Heath turned his passion for flying into his profession in 2008. In 2012 he first flew a Powered Paraglider and has been a motor head ever since. Heath manages Morningside Flight Park in New Hampshire which teaches Hang Gliding, Paragliding and Powered Paragliding at one of the most unique flying schools found anywhere. He holds several ratings in Free Flight as an Advanced Instructor, Instructor Administrator, Tandem Pilot, Examiner and has been Flight Director of the oldest flying club in the US. He is a new member of the USPPA and has just passed his PPG1. He lives in VT with his wife and two children. If he isn’t flying or teaching, he’s at home on the farm building guitars or playing them.
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2016 Bylaw Update
A number of Bylaw changes have been made to improve transparency in financial matters and change the way we handle complaints against members. The intent is to involve the officers from the beginning, establish record keeping and improve the process.
The Bylaws can be found here.
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Brad Hill New Treasurer
Brad Hill of Discover Paragliding has been teaching paragliding since 1995 and paramotoring since 2009. He has been involved with many efforts to improve the sport in many ways and is passionate about teaching. He and his wife Maren Ludwig were the 2015 recipient of USHPA’s Instructor of the Year award.
We welcome him to be a part of our team.
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