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Here
at the Welsh Paragliding and Hang Gliding Centre we know that it
is our duty to our students to offer safest tuition possible. Students
are only taught at a rate that suits thier ability. We also believe
that due to the UK conditions it is important to stay flexible with
the time of day we start training. We usually start the day at 9.30am,
but it is not uncommon for us to start at 1pm, 4pm or even at 7am,
it all depends on the day. I we start later in the day we will train
through till we loose day light. You will find this flexibility
a huge advantage, as it is very rare for us to miss suitable training
conditions for our students.
Bellow
is a summary of the BHPA syllabus for Paragliding Hill, and
expected days training to pass each level. Be cautious of any
schools who quote a time scale of less (or more) than that quoted
bellow.
EP
SYLLABUS
Note:
All exercises are to be done in a sequential order (except Phase
5, theory)
PHASE
ONE - Ground Training
| Exercise
1:- |
Introductory
Talk |
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Exercise
2:-
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Site
Assessment and Briefing |
| Exercise
3:- |
Introduction
to Canopy and Equipment |
| Exercise
4:- |
Avoiding/Minimizing
Injury (parachute landing falls or PLF's) |
Time
Scale: app. 1.75 hrs into your training. At this point the student
has a basic understanding of the equipment and training environment.
The student is now ready to progress to the following ground based
exercises.
PHASE
TWO - Ground Handling
| Exercise
5:- |
Briefing
- Pre flight checks and control basics |
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Exercise
6:-
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Preparation
-Attaching preparing equipment |
| Exercise
7:- |
Inflation
and moving with inflated canopy |
| Exercise
8:- |
Directional
Control - Initiating turn and looking ahead |
Time
Scale: approx. 3 hrs into your training. At this point the student
has a good knowledge of how to prepare the canopy for flight and
the take off techniques required to achieve there first flights.
We are now ready to get you feet off the ground.
PHASE
THREE - First Hops
| Exercise
9:- |
Getting
Airborne - We will now expand the skills learned in phase 2
and you will achieve flights showing good take-offs, steering,
airspeed control and landing flare. This will normally take
12 flights. |
Time
Scale:- 1 full day of training. At this point the student will
be ready to make flight with upto 50ft of ground clearance. The
next phase includes all the flying exercises needed to achieve EP,
but is broken into progressive exercises.
PHASE
FOUR -
Flight exercises
| Exercise
10:- |
Eventualities
Briefing |
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Exercise
11:-
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Communications
Briefing - Radios, Bats etc.. |
| Exercise
12:- |
Responsibilities
Briefing |
Although
these exercises won't take long, they are an important part of you
progress.
| Exercise
13:- |
Maintaining
course and airspeed - Max 15m/50ft (above ground level) A minimum
of 4 successful (perfect) flights must be achieved. |
Time
Scale: 1.5 - 2 days into training.
| Exercise
14:- |
Introducing
Turn - Max 30m/100ft (above ground level) with turn of between
45° and 90 °. A minimum of 4 successful (perfect) flights
must be achieved. |
Time
Scale: 2.5 - 3 days into training.
| Exercise
15:- |
Completing
Flight Plans - Expand all thing previously learned and consolidate
you skills. Student will show the required skills in unassisted
t-offs, airspeed control, turns of 90 or more, and controlled
landings in a designated area. This takes your flying abilities
to Hill EP Level |
Time
Scale: 3.5 - 4 days into training.
PHASE
FIVE - Theory
and Examination
| Exercise
16:- |
Theory
- Meteorology |
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Exercise
17:-
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Theory
- Principles of Flight |
| Exercise
18:- |
Theory
- Rules of the Air |
| Exercise
19:- |
Elementary
Pilot Exam - Multiple Choice |
Exercise
20:- Final Assessment by Instructor.
Time
Scale: This takes 0.5 - 1 day of tuition. Brining you total EP training
time to 4 - 5 Days.
You
now have you EP PG Hill qualification and can progress to the CP
Syllabus.
CP
SYLLABUS.
Whilst
these exercises are laid out in a logical sequence, the instructor
may vary the order to suit site and weather opportunities. In certain
circumstances environmental constraints may make it impossible to
progressively increase height/turns exactly as indicated in the
text. In such situations the Instructor may exercise reasonable
judgement.
The
total training time for the CP Syllabus. Is at least another
6 days of tuition post EP. It is impossible to list the times
of each individual exercise as the conditions, student ability and
sites vary so much.
PHASE
SIX - Pre Soaring
| Exercise
21:- |
Theory
- Expanded and refreshed theory of all aspect of Paragliding
taught on the EP syllabus. |
| Exercise
22:- |
180°
Turns - This will be the first time the student turn the glider
through 180 or more, potentially flying the glider down wind.
The student should be aware of the dangers of this manoeuvre
close to the ground. |
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Exercise
23:-
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Planned
Approaches - You will be able to plan a short flight and be
aware of the techniques behind both s-turn and constant aspect
approaches. You will also be required to land within a 10m area.
A minimum of 4 successful (perfect) flights must be achieved. |
PHASE
SEVEN - Soaring
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Exercise
24:-
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Soaring
Flights - You will reach a reasonable and consistent level of
confidence at utilizing ridge lift to maintain height. This
will include flying beats in a controlled manner and with good
look out. a minimum of 3 flights of 10 minutes (or equivalent)
must be made , at least one of witch must be on either a separate
hill or a separate day. |
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Exercise
25:-
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Top
Landings - You will show good skills at top landing, including
good flight planning, accurate approaches and good canopy control.
a minimum of 4 successful flight must be made , at least one
of witch must be on either a separate hill or a separate day. |
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Exercise
26:-
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Flying
with other - You should show awareness of other craft and there
characteristics, and be aware of the collision avoidance ruler. |
PHASE
EIGHT - Improving Skills
| Exercise
27:- |
Exploring
the Speed range - The student should understand the hazard
associated with flying to fast or to slow. As well as having
a basic understanding of the speed to fly concept.
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Exercise
28:-
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Accelerator
System - Understand the uses and hazard of using an accelerator
system. |
| Exercise
29:- |
Forward
Launch - Show good skill at forward launching |
| Exercise
30:- |
Reverse
Launching - Show good skill at reverse launching. |
| Exercise
31:- |
Weight
Shift and Pitch-Roll co-ordination in turns- You will have
to show good weight shifts and pitch-roll co-ordination.
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Exercise
32:-
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Cross
wind and Slope landings - You should reach a reasonable and
consistent level;l of competence at cross wind and slope landing
and should be aware of the hazards associated with these hazards. |
PHASE
NINE -
Instability and emergencies
| Exercise
33:- |
Theory
- Emergencies such as landing in water or trees and line breakage's.
As well as the procedures for coping with such eventualities
as a tuck or a spin.
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Exercise
34:-
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Active
Flying - Minor pitch oscillations induced then corrected.
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| Exercise
35:- |
Rapid
descent techniques - This will include closing the tip cells,
weight shift steering, and re-infating the tips. The dangers
and uses of this exercise will also need to be fully explained. |
| Exercise
36:- |
Dealing
with an asymmetric tuck - You will have to induce , fly with
and correct a asymmetric tuck of between 15 - 35%. Initial training
will be carried out on the ground and the exercise only will
be carried out at a suitable altitude. |
PHASE TEN
- Theory and Examination.
| Exercise
37:- |
Theory
- Meteorology |
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Exercise
38:-
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Theory
- Principles of Flight |
| Exercise
39:- |
Theory
- Rules of the Air |
| Exercise
40:- |
General
Airmanship Knowledge |
| Exercise
41:- |
CP
Examination - Multiple choice |
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Exercise
42:-
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Declaration
by a Senior BHPA Instructor |
PASSED
BHPA Club Pilot Hill
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