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Powered Paraglidng New Brunswick Flight School has been approved by Transport Canada. 

Learning how to fly Powered Paraglider under instructor's guidance is essential for safe and  continuous enjoyment of the sport.

One of the first things you must consider is your current physical condition. You must sign a  Category 4 Medical Declaration form stating your current health status, prior to receiving Powered Paragliding training. The list below is the maladies that require further investigation by a CAME before the training can be conducted. 

This does not mean that you cannot take the training, however Civil aviation authorities require a letter from a Aviation Medical Doctor stating that you are good physical condition to conduct  aviation training with the illness that you have declared.

If you have ever suffered from any of the conditions listed below you must undergo a medical examination with a civil aviation medical examiner.

1.         I hereby declare that I have never suffered from any of the conditions listed below:

A.    Epilepsy, fits or seizures;

B.     Significant head injury;

C.    Severe headaches or migraine;

D.    Diabetes requiring insulin or other medication;

E.     Heart disease, heart attack or high blood pressure;

F.     Coronary by-pay pass surgery or angioplasty;

G.    Chronic chest, sinus or ear condition;

H.     Chronic abdominal condition requiring medication;

I.       Eye trouble (e.g. vision not correctable to 20/30, 

         Inability to pass a motor vehicle vision test;

J.      Nervous conditions requiring therapy or medication;

K.     Recurrent fainting, dizziness or blackout;

L.      Kidney disease/stones;

M.    Any other physical or mental disability;

N.     Alcohol or chemical dependence or abuse; and

O.    Any difficulty with hearing or speech.

 2.        That I have never been denied, on medical grounds:

            A .   Motor vehicle operator’s license;

B.     A civil aviation personnel license, or permit, or

C.    Life insurance.

Basic Powered Paragliding Course Training Outline

 1.         Ground Training: Ground training consists of:

A.    Theory classes;

B.     Paramotor training;

C.    In-flight training;

D.    Paraglider handling; and

E.    Written exam for your Student Pilot Permit.

 2.        Flight Training:  Flight training consists of:  

A.    Four flying sessions or 30 flight's which ever comes first.

 3.         Additional included items:

A.    Ultra-Light Training Manual;

B.    Student Pilot Permit;

C.     Student training pictures on CD;

D.     Student training video on CD; and

E.    Certification and certificate upon completion of course.

Note:

The aim of the Basic PPG Course is to allow the student's to be able to launch, fly and land 

safely without any input from the Instructor.  Normally after four flight sessions (15-20 flight's) student's should be capable of achieving this goal. However, if the student still requires additional flight sessions to safely fly on his/her own due to slower learning or time lapses between flying sessions additional training may be required at additional cost to the student.

 Cost of Training

1.         Training Options:

A.    One Day Introductory Training course: The course will cover the following:

• Introduction to Powered Paragliding equipment (Foot Launch and Trike) detailing the pro's and con's of of each type of aircraft ;

• A powerepoint presentation class covering how a PPG is controlled in flight;

• Practical hands on classes on controlling the Paraglider (Trike only) using the ground simulator;

• Controlling the PPG trike on the ground to explain throttle control during launch ;

• A 30 minute tandem flight where you will assist me in flying the aircraft giving you a full understanding of what a PPG flying is all about; and

• Cost $500.00, for more information, One Day Introductory Course

B.    Basic PPG Course - Purchasing equipment from PPGNB

• $1500.00 (Trike training)

• $1800.00 (Foot launch training) 

Savings up to $1000.00 on training and rental charges when you purchase equipment from  PPGNB

C.     Basic PPG Course - Providing your own equipment)

• $2000.00 (Trike training)

• $2300.00 (Foot launch training) 

D.     Basic PPG Course - (Renting equipment from PPGNB) rent a paramotor & paraglider from PPGNB your cost for the PPG course and training will be:

• $2500.00 (Trike training)

• $2800.00 (Foot launch training) 

Transport Canada License Requirement's:

To get your final Powered Paragliding license qualification you will require 30 Take-off's and Landing's with a minimum of 5 flight hours. 

Once you complete your Basic Powered Paragliding Course and have met the course standard (Safely take-off, fly, land with no required input from an Instructor) you will be authorized to fly with your Student Pilot Permit in your local area. However, all flight's must be authorized by an Instructor (Myself) by contacting me by telephone or E-mail. Once you have completed the Transport Canada Powered Paragliding License requirements of (30 flight's and 5 hours flight) I will send you the required forms to write your final exam with Transport Canada.

Interested? 

Why don't you come and watch first - Give me a call and I can show you a demo flight (weather permitting). You can try a Tanden Flight to see if it's for you, minimum age is 18 years old.

Do you want to start:  Just follow these steps...

Step 1 - Learn how to fly powered paraglider: 

a. Give me a call and book yourself on a course;  PPG course dates 2010

b. Order your equipment and study package - If you are going to purchase used or new PPG equipment please call to see if I have your required equipment in stock. Delivery of equuipment may take up to 4 - 6 weeks.

Note*  We will require a full deposit to order your equipment. 

c. Before arrival at PPGNB - You will require the following items!! Very Important 

(1).  You'll require proof of citizenship  -  Either an up to date passport or your Birth Certificate; (Do not forget these docs, I cannot train you without proof of citizenship) these docs are require to apply for your student pilot permit from Transport Canada:

(2).  Good pair of good ankle support boots;

(3).  Thin pair of gloves for kiting; and

(4).  Warm clothing to suit the time of year.

Step 2 - Pass Transport Canada written test:   You will be issued a "UPAC Ultralight Information Manual" which is part of the study materials included in the course study package. You will be required to study a portion of this manual in which covers Canadian Aviation Regulations. If you book your course in advance we will send you the manual to pre-study. If not, you can easily study during the course. You will require this info to write your Student Pilot Permit exam prior to your first solo flight.  On completion of your course you can study the remainder of the manual to get ready for your final exam. After you had acheived 30 Take-offs and landings with a minimum of 5 hours flight logged in your flight log book , you can then write your final exam with Transport Canada to get your Ultra-Light Pilot Permit.

Step 3 - Apply for an Ultralight pilot license:  To get licensed as PPG pilot  you will submit an application to Transport Canada with following supporting documents: your written exam results, your log book initialed by me, letter of competency written by  me, and fee $ 55.00  An Ultra-Light pilot license restricted to powered parachutes and paragliders will be issued to you.

Step 4 - Register your aircraft: You will register your powered paraglider aircraft with Transport Canada to get powered paramotor registration marks such as mine - C-IDIR.

This can  be done as soon as you purchase your equipment.

Step 5 - Arrange for liability insurance:  You will  become a member of COPA and  will acquire minimum of $ 100 000 Canadian third party Liability Insurance. (cost approximately  $10.00 per month) 

Click on  Useful Links for general information and links in reference to: Transport  Canada rules and regulations; aircraft registration and insurance; and on useful reading materials.

You have now completed everything you need to fly PPG legally.  

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