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Are you a current USPPA Instructor Administrator?

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Requirements for the Instructor Administrator rating.

Please ensure you meet the requirements for this rating prior to submitting an application. These requirements will be verified.

I have been a USPPA instructor for a minimum of 3 years and actively teaching.

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I have been the primary instructor to a minimum of 50 total students (and issued ratings).

No Yes

In the past 12 months, I have issued PPG 2 / P2 ratings to at least 15 students.

No Yes

I have been recommended by 1 current Instructor Administrator and also 1 Instructor.

No Yes

I have co-administered an instructor clinic with a current Instructor Administrator.

No Yes

Who is the USPPA Instructor Administrator that recommends you?

Name of USPPA Instructor Administrator:

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Who is the USPPA Instructor recommending you?

Name of the USPPA Instructor:

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Interview Questions

Who is the Instructor Administrator you worked with to co-teach the instructor clinic?

When and where did you co-teach the instructor clinic?

How many years have you been flying?

How many years have you been teaching PPG?

How many flight hours do you estimate you have?

Have you ever attended an SIV?

What's been your scariest or sketchiest moment paramotoring?

What's been your favorite or most memorable paramotor flight?

In what ways could we improve upon the current USPPA curriculum and syllabus?

Do you have any free-flight (paragliding) experience? If so, tell us about it.

Why do you want to be an Instructor Administrator?

Describe the current needs, if any, for an Admin in your area?

What are some of the qualities or qualifications that would make you a good Administrator?

How would you describe your teaching style or philosophy?

Sign the Instructor Administrator Commitment Letter

I understand that the Instructor Administrator rating is the most important rating the USPPA offers. I recognize that Instructor Administrators are expected to be exemplary ambassadors for the sport and the USPPA.

As an Instructor Administrator, I commit to the following:

I commit to understanding and following USPPA training directives, training standards, and guidelines as detailed, updated, and communicated by the USPPA training committee.

No Yes

I commit to participating in the Semiannual Instructor Administrator Roundtable (Required to attend a minimum of once every two years).

No Yes

I commit to giving at least 1 instructor clinic per year that accepts any qualified applicant regardless of brand or school affiliation.

No Yes

I commit to remaining active as an instructor by issuing a minimum of 15 ratings (PPG, PG, etc) per year (may be waived by the training committee for extenuating circumstances).

No Yes

I commit to maintaining a high level of expertise in the industry by staying up to date with industry trends and news.

No Yes

I commit to sharing information about PPG incidents and other safety-related subjects. I will share relevant information on the USPPA incident database or with the accident investigation team.

No Yes

I commit to maintaining a positive reputation in the industry for my professional conduct, honesty, integrity, and safety.

No Yes

I commit to being an effective Instructor Administrator without allowing my personal biases and/or business interests to get in the way of accomplishing the overall responsibilities of this role.

No Yes

I commit to being actively engaged with the Training Committee and with other Instructor Administrators to share my skills and knowledge and provide relevant feedback.

No Yes

I commit to only giving instructor/tandem ratings to individuals that are fully qualified and have met, or exceeded, all of the minimum requirements.

No Yes

I commit to conducting my personal flying, training programs and business operations in a manner that does not attract unfavorable publicity or negative reputation for myself, the USPPA, or powered paragliding in general.

No Yes

I understand that this rating is subject to annual review by the USPPA training committee. If I fail to act in accordance with these commitments or if there are complaints or instances of noncompliance, this may result in a warning letter, temporary suspension, or revocation of the rating(s) according to Article VII, Section 6 of the USPPA bylaws.

No Yes

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