Ground School
_____ Introduction to Flight
_____ In Flight
_____ Introduction to Weather
_____ Flight Dynamics
_____ Right of Way Rules, Ridge Soaring, Thermal Flying _____ Reserve Deployment
_____ Risk Management
_____ Advanced Conditions
_____ Equipment
_____ FAR 103s
Demonstrations
_____ Preflight
_____ 25 flights
_____ 5 flying days
_____ Layout and preflight of canopy, harness, and reserve
_____ 5 forward inflations
_____ 5 reverse inflations
_____ Controlled kiting of glider for 2 minutes in steady wind
_____ 2 launches with wind at least 15° cross and not exceeding 5 mph
_____ 2 no-wind launches
_____ Proper surge control
_____ Turns of at least 90° not exceeding 45° from straight into the wind
_____ 360° turns in both directions
_____ Hands off flying
_____ One handed flying
_____ Weight-shift turns
_____ Rear riser turns
_____ Symmetric and asymmetric tip folds for increased sink rate (Big-Ears)
_____ Judge and allow for proper clearance from a ridge and other aircraft
_____ 5 spot landings within 25’ of target, smoothly, safely, and into the wind
_____ Reserve deployment in simulator
_____ PLF technique
Explanations
_____ Analysis of conditions of site, self, and flight plan including obstacles/areas to avoid.
_____ Strong wind landing technique to avoid being dragged.
_____ Canopy maintenance.
_____ How to lengthen and shorten flight path.
_____ Right of way traffic rules.
_____ Accelerator system.
_____ Control of glider during 25% asymmetric deflation.
_____ Minimum sink while avoiding any chance of stall or spin.
_____ Increase descent rate.
Paperwork
_____ Pass USHPA Novice and Beginner written tests.
_____ Sign USHPA waiver and deliver to USHPA offices.