PARAGLIDER PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK Issued - May, 1997 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED TRAINEE PILOT DETAILS Name: ..................................................................................................... Home Address: ..................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................... Telephone: ..................................................................................................... Instructor/s: ..................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................... This workbook outlines the training requirements to be completed prior to issue of a HGFA Supervised Paragliding Pilot Certificate. All phases of this workbook must be completed by the student in conjunction with an HGFA qualified Paragliding Instructor. This training program is divided into two parts - theory and practical. The theory phases must be completed by the student, primarily in conjunction with the Instructor, though some phases may be completed as home study. In either instance, the Instructor is required to check the notes taken by the student for accuracy and discuss each theory question to ensure that the student gains a full understanding of all theory aspects of the program. On completion of the Theory Phases of the Workbook, the Student Pilot is required to sit (and pass to the required standard) the HGFA Supervised Pilot Certificate Theory Examination. Each practical phase must be completed by the Student and each day's flying logged by the student. The Instructor is to countersign each day's Log and complete the Student Skill Assessment column. Once the Instructor is satisfied that all theory and practical requirements for Certificate issue have been completed, the Supervised Certificate Application Form and Instructor Declaration (last page) are to be completed, detached from the Workbook, and forwarded to the HGFA Head Office. Page 2 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Theory References: HGFA Operations Manual (Referred to as Ops Man.) This Workbook must be retained by the Student Pilot for future reference and must be provided to the HGFA Operations Manager on request. Failure to provide a completed workbook may lead to Pilot Certificate suspension until an appropriately completed workbook can be provided. PILOT TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW Theory Phases Practical Phases 1. Basic Aeronautical Knowledge 13. Glider Lay-out/Pack up 2. Aerodynamics 14. Pre-flight Checks 3. Emergencies 15. Launching the Glider 4. Meteorology 16. Controlling Airspeed 5. Flight Rules: Rules of the Air, Flight Rules & Procedures 17. Landing Approach Speed & Techniques 18. Condition Assessment 6. Flight Skills to Beginner Level 19. Rear Riser Steering 7. Flight Planning 20. Aircraft Landing Approach 8. Soaring Strategies 21. Turn Coordination 9. Thermalling Skills 22. High Altitude Flight 10. Differing Launch Environments 23. Soaring Skills Demonstration 11. Observation 24. Logged Experience 12. Equipment Selection and Maintenance Page 3 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED 1. Basic Aeronautical knowledge 1.1 How does a wing work? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.2 What is airspeed? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.3 What is ground speed? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.4 What is wind speed? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 What is the relationship between airspeed and groundspeed? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.6 What is a stall? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.7 What causes a full stall? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED 1.8 How can a full stall be avoided? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.9 How do we judge wind strength and direction? In flight: ..................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... On the ground: ........................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.10 What is wind gradient? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.11 When does wind gradient affect us? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.12 How do we allow for wind gradient? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 1.13 What is the primary cause of wake turbulence and when would you expect it to be most pronounced? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED 1.14 Glide angle and effects of flying at various airspeeds. Complete the following table (using approximate figures). Glider Speed Sink Rate (feet per minute) Speed (kph) Time to Land (from 1000' agl) Minimum Sink Best Glide (best L/D) Maximum Safe Speed Complete the following diagrams by drawing lines to represent the various flight paths of the glider at the above three speeds in the nominated wind direction and stable air. Note glider height is 1000' agl. Nil wind Headwind 20 kph 1000' -3 k -2 k -1 k 1000' 0 1k 2k 3k 4kk 35 kph Headwind -3 k -2 k -2 k -1 k 0 1k 2k 3k 4k 20 kph Tailwind 1000' -3 k -1 k 1000' 0 1k 2k 3k 4k -3 k -2 k -1 k Flying AoA 0 1k 2k 3k Stalling AoA Page 6 4k HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 1 Date Commenced: 2 Aerodynamics 2.1 Define the following: Date Completed: Checked by: a) angle of attack ....................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) lift ......................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) parasitic (or profile) drag ....................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... d) induced drag ......................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... e) relative airflow ..................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... f) camber .................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... g) crossport venting ................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... h) pendular stability .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2.2 What happens to lift, total drag and airflow over the wing as the angle of attack increases? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Draw lines to show airflow over the two wings illustrated to demonstrate this: Page 7 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 2 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: 3 Emergencies 3.1 What causes a full stall? ................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3.2 What do you do in the following situations? a) You are about to overshoot the beach and may land in the surf ............................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) You are about to land in trees ................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3.3 You are about to land heavily, how might you minimise the likelihood of personal injury? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4 What are the priorities of First Aid? D ................................................................................................................................................................ R ................................................................................................................................................................ A ................................................................................................................................................................ B ................................................................................................................................................................ C ................................................................................................................................................................ Page 8 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 3 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: 4 Meteorology 4.1 During summer or on a calm day, what is the predominant wind flow on the coast, both day and night? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.2 Complete the following diagrams of various shaped hills and ridges by denoting areas of lift; areas of sink and areas where turbulence would be present. Also draw lines to demonstrate wind flow. Arrows denote wind direction. Page 9 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED 4.3 Under what circumstances would take-off and landing wind directions be different? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.4 What is turbulence? List some likely causes. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.5 How is the force of the wind related to its velocity? Page 10 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.6 What factors contribute to terrain induced turbulence? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.7 Under what circumstances does terrain induced turbulence affect us? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.8 What effect would the approach of a squall or storm have on conditions whilst flying ? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 4.9 What are the dangers of flying near or in cloud? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 11 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 4 5 Date Date Commenced: Completed: Checked by: Flight Rules: Rules of the Air 5.1 (Refer: Ops Man. 6.7 and Instructor) What are the rules of the air in the following circumstances: a) When two gliders approach head-on in clear air? ................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... b) When two gliders approach head-on along a ridge? .............................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... c) When a glider overtakes another? .......................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... d) When joining a thermal? ........................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... e) When flying amongst traffic? ................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... f) When two gliders approach at different heights? ................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... g) When entering a thermal below a sailplane? .......................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... h) When two gliders approach at right angles? .......................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.2 What are a pilot's responsibilities in regard to right of way? ………………………………….. .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.3 What are a pilot's responsibilities in regard to collision avoidance? …………………………… Page 12 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.4 Which rule of paragliding differs from those for sailplanes? ........................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... Flight Rules and Procedures 5.5 When may a person act as pilot-in-command of a paraglider? (Refer: Ops Man. 3.5 & 6.1.1) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.6 Where would you find the Civil Aviation Order which applies to paragliding? (Refer: Ops Man. 3.5) .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.7 What is the HGFA accident or incident reporting procedure? (Refer: Ops Man. 5.5) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.8 What is the purpose of the HGFA Operations Manual? What does it contain? (Refer: Ops Man. 1.2) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.9 Define the following terms: (Refer: Ops Man. 4 & 6.8) a) The abbreviation CAO ........................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) The abbreviation CAR ........................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) The altimetry term QNH ........................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... d) The abbreviation MBZ .......................................................................................................................... Page 13 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED e) Controlled airspace ................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... f) Class "G" airspace................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.10 (Refer: Ops Man. 4 & 6.5.1 and Instructor ) Define the following abbreviations: a) VMC ...................................................................................................................................................... b) amsl ........................................................................................................................................................ c) agl .......................................................................................................................................................... d) CTA ........................................................................................................................................................ e) OCTA .................................................................................................................................................... f) kn ........................................................................................................................................................... g) NM ........................................................................................................................................................ 5.11 What are the VMC criteria below 10 000' amsl? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.1) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.12 What additional equipment is mandatory when flying above 300' agl (Refer: Ops Man. 6.4.1) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.13 How would you set an altimeter to QNH? (Refer: Instructor) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 14 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED 5.14 What are the height limits and legal requirements when operating a paraglider: a) Inside CTA? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.11) ................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... b) Outside CTA (OCTA or Class "G" airspace)? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.11) ........................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) In the vicinity of airports? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.10) ........................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... d) In an MBZ? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.10) .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... e) Over any city, town or populous area? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.8) ........................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... f) In the vicinity of spectators? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.5.8) ........................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.15 What is the HGFA recommended time between parachute repacks? (Refer: Ops Man. 9.1.5 & 9.4.2) .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.16 What are the responsibilities of a Supervised Pilot in regard to flight restrictions, advice, supervision and identification? Why? (Refer: Ops Man. 6.1.5 & 7.3.2.4 & Instructor) .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Date Date Checked by: Page 15 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 5 Commenced: Completed: 6 Flight Skills to Beginner Level 6.1 What speed is maintained on landing approach? Why? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 6.2 What is the safest speed to fly in turbulence? Why? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 6.3 What is the danger of a wing tip tuck? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 6.4 What indicates a parachutal stall? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 6.5 When is a tuck most likely to occur? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 6.6 What happens when the brakes are pulled down progressively in flight? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 16 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED 6.7 How do you recover from: a) a parachutal stall? ................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) an impending stall? .............................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) a frontal tuck? ....................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... d) a full stall? ............................................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... e) a wing tip tuck? .................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... f) a stall whilst in a banked turn? ............................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 17 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 6 7 7.1 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: Flight Planning Why is pilot error the most common cause of accidents? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.2 Why should the landing field be inspected prior to first flying from a site? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.3 What steps can you take to ensure that you will be able to reach the landing field? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.4 What factors must be considered and what techniques must be adopted when choosing a landing area from the air? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.5 What should you do if you realise you will not clear an obstacle to reach your preferred landing field? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.6 What should you do if you realise you may not clear a power line to reach your preferred landing field? Page 18 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.7 In which situations would you: a) fly at close to maximum airspeed? ......................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) fly at an airspeed which gives you minimum sink rate? ........................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) fly at an airspeed which gives best L/D? ................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.8 What should a pilot do when entering wind shadow? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.9 How is wing loading affected in a turn? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.10 What meteorological conditions must be considered before deciding to fly? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.11 How would you land in strong winds and how would you prevent from being dragged backwards? .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 19 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 7.12 The two most common landing approaches used in paragliding are the standard aircraft landing approach and the figure-eight approach. Complete the following diagram by drawing lines to represent the two different approach paths. Side elevation Top elevation Wind Wind When would you use each approach? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 20 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 7 8 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: Soaring Strategies 8.1 What meteorological conditions are needed for early soaring flights? Why? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.2 In relation to the ridge, in which direction should all turns be made when first attempting ridge soaring? What important check must be made before initiating a turn? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.3 How does the degree of bank angle affect glider sink rate? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.4 What should be considered before attempting a 360 turn in front of a hill? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.5 What problems are associated with hang gliders and paragliders flying together? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 21 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... You have been ridge soaring for a short while when the wind strength drops to a point where 8.6 you begin to sink below launch height. What should you do? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.7 You have been ridge soaring for a short while when the wind strength increases to a point where you have very little ground speed. What should you do? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.8 What would you do if the wind strength increases while you are soaring and you are being blown behind the ridge? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 8.9 Which important safety item should be carried when coastal soaring? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 22 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 8 Date Commenced: Date Completed: 9 Thermalling Skills 9.1 What is the danger in drifting in a thermal when ridge soaring? Checked by: .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 9.2 Whilst thermalling in wind you lose the core. In which direction would you first look to find it again? Why? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 9.3 Draw a diagram of a typical thermal with arrows indicating lift and sink. 9.4 Why is there often turbulence around a thermal? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 9.5 What instrument is used to assist in determining glider sink rate? .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 23 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 9 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: 10 Differing Launch Environments 10.1 What factors must be considered and what techniques must be adopted when: a) Launching from a limited length run to a steep drop in light wind? ..................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) Launching from a passage cut out of a treed ridge in a light crosswind? ............................................. .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) Launching from a cleared run above a treed ridge in strong wind? ..................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... d) Launching from a high altitude site on a very hot and humid day? ..................................................... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Date Date Checked by: Page 24 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 10 Commenced: Completed: 11 Observation 11.1 Whilst flying, how would you notice and what would be the effect of the following change in conditions: a) increasing wind strength ........................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... b) reducing wind strength .......................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... c) change in wind direction ........................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... d) approach of squall or storm .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 25 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 11 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: 12 Equipment Selection and Maintenance 12.1 What type of glider is suited to a novice pilot? ………………………………………………… .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.2 Old high performance gliders are not suited to novice pilots. Why? …………………………… .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.3 Why is it important to fly a glider of appropriate size for pilot weight? ………………………… .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.4 Where would you find out what maintenance is required to be carried out on a glider? .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.5 What function do speed bars and trim tabs have? ……………………………………………….. .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.6 What is the most serious contributor to glider deterioration? ……………………………………. .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.7 What must be examined to ensure a paraglider is in good condition? …………………………… .................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.8 Where could you have a damaged paraglider repaired? …………………………………………. .................................................................................................................................................................... 12.9 What indicates that a glider has lost its zero porosity? ………………………………………….. .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 26 HGFA PARAGLIDING PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK - SUPERVISED Phase 12 Date Commenced: Date Completed: Checked by: 13 Glider Set-up / Break-down 13.1 Lays-out / packs up paraglider, harness and associated equipment (tow bridle, altimeter, etc. as a) nil - light wind (0-5 knots) required) in: b) moderate - strong wind (10-15 knots) 14 Pre-Flight Checks 14.1 Pre-flight check glider, harness and other equipment used and understand the reason for and methodology of the checks. 15 Launching the Glider 15.1 Take-off skills and techniques in: a) light wind (< 5 knots) c) reverse deployment 16 Controlling Airspeed 16.1 Airspeed control is smooth / accurate and returns to given airspeed without oscillation from: a) min. sink speed b) maximum speed 17 Landing Approach Speed & Techniques 17.1 Landing approach speed and consistent landing on feet: a) in light/nil wind b) in moderate wind 18 Condition Assessment 18.1 Assesses conditions as suitable for flight and selects appropriate launch point conditions for take-off. 19 Rear Riser Steering 19.1 Demonstrate rear riser steering. 20 Landing Approaches 20.1 Demonstrate standard aircraft approach and "S" turn landing approach accuracy. 21 Turn Coordination 21.1 Coordinated turns (R&L) through 180 and 360 with accurate roll out and stabilise on new course using both flat and moderate bank angles. 22 High Altitude Flight 22.1 Smooth control and confidence when flying from a site in excess of 500' AGL. 23 Soaring Skills Demonstration 23.1 23.2 Three soaring flights of at least 15 minutes duration (assistance permitted); or Ten flights of no less than 5 minutes duration demonstrating all soaring skills. 24 Logged Experience 24.1 The pilot will log a minimum of thirty flights at a minimum of three sites. b) mod winds (8-15 knots) d) slight cross wind (<30 off slope) Page 27 HGFA PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK SAMPLE PILOT LOG - Subsequent logs to be completed by student DATE AIRCRAFT Quantum Large May 10 th, 2001 WEATHER Stable LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD SE 0 - 5 kt 6 New World Airpark FLIGHT DETAILS Ground handling on level ground in morning. Six training slope flights in afternoon - must keep arms up during launch run. PILOT SIGNATURE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE Billy Bloggs FLIGHT DURATION 2 min. SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME Deadly Do-Right 2 min. SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH COMMENTS % 30 FLIGHT 20 % LANDING 20 % Inflating canopy well by end of day. Further launch practice on training slope required. Deadly Do-Right Directional control satisfactory. DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH COMMENTS % FLIGHT % LANDING % HGFA PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH % FLIGHT % LANDING % COMMENTS DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH COMMENTS % FLIGHT % LANDING % HGFA PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH % FLIGHT % LANDING % COMMENTS DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH COMMENTS % FLIGHT % LANDING % HGFA PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH % FLIGHT % LANDING % COMMENTS DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH COMMENTS % FLIGHT % LANDING % HGFA PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH % FLIGHT % LANDING % COMMENTS DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH COMMENTS % FLIGHT % LANDING % HGFA PILOT TRAINING WORKBOOK DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH % FLIGHT % LANDING % COMMENTS DATE AIRCRAFT WEATHER LANDINGS LAUNCH AIRFIELD FLIGHT DETAILS PILOT SIGNATURE FLIGHT DURATION INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE SOLO TOTAL AIRTIME SOLO DUAL DUAL DEMONSTRATED SKILL LEVEL (Instructor to Complete) LAUNCH % FLIGHT % LANDING COMMENTS Add additional log pages as required. % HANG GLIDING FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA 4C/60 Keilor Park Dr ,Keilor East Vic 3033 - Ph (03) 9336 7155 Fax (03) 9336 7177 Website: www.hgfa.asn.au Email: office@hgfa.asn.au ABN:15 276 389 269 SUPERVISED PARAGLIDING PILOT CERTIFICATE APPLICATION Page 1 of 2 NOTE: Please complete all details in BLOCK letters. CER-03_V20151104 Surname:__________________________________GivenName:___________________________________________ HGFA Number:______________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________ City/Suburb:_______________________________ State: __________ P/code: _______________ Contact Phone Number:_________________________ Demonstrated Skills (Individually observed by Instructor) Lay-out / packs up paraglider: Student Signature Instructor Signature Date a) Nil - light wind (0-5 knots) b) Moderate - strong wind (10-15 knots) Pre-flight checks glider, harness and other equipment used and understands the reason for and methodology of the checks. Take-off skills and techniques in: a) Light wind (< 5 knots) b) Mod winds (8-15 knots) c) Reverse deployment d) Slight cross wind <30° off slope Airspeed control is smooth / accurate and returns to given airspeed without oscillation from: a) min. sink speed b) maximum speed a) in light/nil wind Landing approach speed and consistent b) in mod wind landing on feet: Assesses conditions as suitable for flight and selects appropriate launch point conditions for take-off. Demonstrates rear riser steering. Standard aircraft type circuit and "S" turn landing approach accuracy. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of rigging a speed system and the knowledge and ability to safely utilise it. Demonstrates the ability to deploy and recover from “Big ears”. Coordinated turns (R&L) through 180° and 360° with accurate roll out and stabilise on new course using both flat and moderate bank angles. Soaring skills and Airtime: Three soaring flights of at least 15 minutes duration (assistance permitted) or ten (10) flights of no less than 5 minutes duration, demonstrating all soaring skills. One flight must be from a site in excess of 500 feet. Name of launch site: The pilot will have a minimum of 30 flights at a minimum of 3 sites. Site One: Site Two: Site Three: Instructor Declaration I, (Instructor's name) hereby certify that I have confirmed the above named pilot's HGFA membership status and I verify that the applicant has completed all the flight and theory test requirements, including a successful check flight, to an acceptable level in accordance with the HGFA Operations Manual and HGFA Pilot Training Syllabus for the issue of a Paragliding Supervised Pilot Certificate. THEORY EXAMINATION: Place of test: _________________________________Date Tested: __________________Score:________________ SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ HGFA #: ___________________ DATE: _____________ HANG GLIDING FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA 4C/60 Keilor Park Dr ,Keilor East Vic 3033 - Ph (03) 9336 7155 Fax (03) 9336 7177 Website: www.hgfa.asn.au Email: office@hgfa.asn.au ABN:15 276 389 269 "SUPERVISED" PILOT DECLARATION Page 2 of 2 I, (Pilot name)______________________________________ , hereby acknowledge that as a pilot with a "Supervised" certification, I MUST ALWAYS fly under the direct supervision of a Safety Officer (SO) or Senior Safety Officer (SSO) or an appropriately rated pilot, as specified in the HGFA Operations Manual. I also declare that I am fully cognicent of the fact that breaching this requirement will negate all insurance coverage and that HGFA and/or Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) disciplinary measures may be instituted against me for such a breach. Pilot Signature:____________________________________ Date: _____________________________ Instructor Declaration: I, (Instructor's name) _________________________________________ hereby certify that the above named pilot has been fully informed of his/her obligations associated with flying as a "Supervised" pilot and that I have informed them of their pathway to gaining higher certification and endorsements, within the HGFA. CFI Signature:__________________________________________ This document must be completed & received by the HGFA office, prior to the pilot certification being issued. COMPLETING OFFICE STAFF DATE:_____________________ NAME:______________________________ SIGN:______________________________
