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USHPA UPDATE
August 9, 2011
USHPA Headquarters
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Robin Jones
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Draft Fall Meeting Agenda
Your Feedback is Requested!
Hello Members,
We're excited about USHPA's Board Meeting on October 19-20th, gathering at the Outer Banks at Kitty Hawk, NC to also celebrate Soaring 100, the first soaring flight of the Wright Brothers 100 years ago.
Each Committee is dedicated to making sure you have enough time in advance to send feedback on the proposals that will be discussed at this Fall meeting. If you have a question or concern, please email the Committee Chair directly at the email provided. Please include your name and contact information, as well as the item you are discussing as a reference for them.
Thank you for being a part of this organization. We look forward to seeing you at Kitty Hawk and hearing your feedback regarding the next meeting.
Sincerely,
Robin Jones, Communications Manager
US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association, Inc.
Awards
Awards@ushpa.aero - Brad Hall
Discuss changing the criteria for selecting the Presidential Citation.
Proposed change:
The Presidential Citation recipient will be chosen by the current USHPA President at the fall BOD meeting prior to the spring meeting/Awards Ceremony. The wording of the current qualifications for consideration will remain the same. The Awards Committee will present to the President all nominations up to the close of the nomination process. The President will consider all nominations presented and will be solely responsible for the final determination of the recipient, be it an official nomination or the President's choice. At the Awards ceremony, the Presidential Citation will be presented by the President or his designate.
Chapter Support
Chapter_Support@ushpa.aero - Mike Holmes
Propose adopting Chapter version of the Mentor Program and making chapter heads able to also appoint mentors (Presidential permission required). (impacts SOPs)
Propose comprehensive look at the Chapter Program via a survey to chapters and quarterly efforts to update contact information of Chapter Officers, addresses, emails, websites, etc. Overall ideas on outreach and membership drives with support from chapters. Site closures. (requires annual procedure on follow-up)
Discuss reaching out to expired chapters: What happened? Why are they expired? What could USHPA have done or provided to prevent this? What did or didn't USHPA provide? How does chapter leadership impact members? Does site access impact renewal? (requires annual procedure on follow-up)
Discuss professional development support for chapters (non-profit start-ups support, case studies for successful structures, implementation of mentor support, turning the corner from instruction to membership - incentive and support). (may require budget and annual scheduling of processes)
Support generating more 2-rated sites, incentives and possible USHPA support mechanisms, involving FFF or other potential initiatives. Work with Site Committee. (requires budget)
Competition
Competition@ushpa.aero - Mike Haley
Not yet listed
Elections
Elections@ushpa.aero - Mark Forbes
Reconsider online election procedure and/or outsourcing service in light of legal advice regarding security of election database. Examine cost to outsource through existing services, interface to USHPA database, compare to internal development effort to build legally-defensible secure election database. Corporate counsel to advise committee if available.
Update on RD election in process, any current issues.
Finance
Finance@ushpa.aero - Bill Bolosky
Review, modify, and approve the budget for 2012.
Insurance
Insurance@ushpa.aero - Mark Forbes
Discuss changes required to comply with new insurance industry rules regulating provision of coverage by nonprofit associations. Determine needed structural changes, implementation details, and schedule. Corporate counsel and insurance agency representative to attend and provide advice to committee.
Review existing insurance policies and verify adequate coverage.
Review and approve draft SOP defining insurance committee responsibilities. (below)
SOP 03-11
Insurance
Standard Operating Procedure 03-11
Last Amended March, 2011
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Introduction
The function of this committee is to oversee all aspects of the Association's insurance programs. These include pilot liability, instructor professional liability, Directors and Officers, property and fire insurance. Other insurance programs fall under this committee as they may be developed.
11.01 Committee Responsibilities
The Committee shall meet at each semi-annual board meeting.
At each meeting, the committee members shall review the status of USHPA insurance policies with the Executive Director. This review may include current policy limits, changes to terms or coverages, significant claims and potential future claims, as well as financial data such as loss ratios.
The committee shall evaluate risk exposure and recommend actions to minimize risk to the Association. These recommendations may include changes to SOPs controlled by other committees and will be referred to them for further refinement and implementation.
Insurance and legal risk occasionally require the discussion of highly sensitive and legally privileged information. The Committee Chair may restrict attendance at the meeting to only voting Directors if there is a need to preserve attorney-client privilege on a particular topic. If a closed session is necessary, it shall be closed only so long as privileged information is under discussion.
END Proposed SOP 03-11
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4. Review 2010-2011 claims history and loss ratio.
Membership & Development
Membership_Development@ushpa.aero - Rod Clark*
Propose omitting Mentor Program from M&D and including in Chapter Support, or eliminating it.
Propose making Website Subcommittee an element of the M&D Committee.
Propose redesigning website to achieve goals of growing membership & development.
Use flyingmag.com as an example
Use magazine articles on website (galleries, gear reviews, stories)
Streamline bucket for catching prospective pilots
Increase social media
Propose outreach efforts for General Aviation, Skydiving, Base jumping, and an overhaul of USHPA's marketing efforts by "getting real" about safety, risk, and the reality of personal flight (supporting brochure production).
Discuss brochures and flyers for GA flight schools
Discuss supporting pilots in the pub
Follow-up on Film-Festival-in-a-Box Project
Comprehensive Membership evaluations, such as using 30-Day Survey information to compare satisfaction trends of the Instructor Program with Member Retention.
Expired Members Outreach
Brainstorm about the next Membership Survey
Membership Benefits Overview (Intercontinental Hotels 10% off, Medivac Plus, MedJet Assist, UMB Bank Visa Platinum Card)
Plan professional development support for Instructors, Chapters, and Schools (turning the corner from instruction to membership - incentive and support).
Changing membership options in the bylaws of the organization to include a student or non-flying membership that is more inexpensive but that provides value for people considering becoming members. The language could be changed from specifics to more generic terms such as:
ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. QUALIFICATION
There shall be **(at least)** four classes of membership in this corporation: contributing **(or non-flying)** membership, pilot membership, Rogallo membership and limited life membership. The general qualifications, rights and privileges of each class of membership shall be as set forth in these Bylaws and as determined by the Board from time to time.
National Coordinating
National_Coordinating@ushpa.aero - Dick Heckman*
ADS-B and beacon technology
UAS
Joint GA and HG/PG operations
Filing Notams
Towing transponder code
Discussion of accidents/incidents.
Organization & ByLaws
Organization_Bylaws@ushpa.aero - Dave Wills
Review SOPs submitted and reviewed by O&B *prior* to the Board meeting only. i.e., there will not be sufficient time for O&B to review SOPs which have substantive changes made by other committees during the Board meeting.
Currently, the only SOPs under review (with committees responsible for the changes) are:
SOP 03-00 - Executive Committee
SOP 02-07 - S&T
SOP 12-01 - S&T
SOP 12-02 - S&T and Towing
SOP 12-07 - S&T
Publications
Publications@ushpa.aero - Urs Kellenberger
Develop policy and review costs for online magazine distribution.
Discuss redevelopment of new website: scope, strategy, look & feel, responsibilities, porting over old information into new technology, budgets/costs/constraints, and redevelopment timetable.
Safety & Training
Safety_Training@ushpa.aero - Dave Broyles | Co-Chair - Dave Wills
SOP Adoption of Changes...
Speed Flying Rating Program
The SOPs do not describe membership cards even to say that a membership card will be specifically issued for hang gliding and for paragliding. This is apparently a function of the office. There will be a Speed Flying membership card issued for Speed Flying pilots possessing a Speed Flying rating, or joining with the intention of pursuing Speed Flying rather than hang gliding or paragliding.
12-01.01 General- Changes
Change: References to "Hang Gliding and Paragliding" changed to "Hang Gliding, Paragliding, and Speed Flying".
12-01.02 Operations- Changes
Change: References to "Hang Gliding and Paragliding" change to "Hang Gliding, Paragliding, and Speed Flying".
Change: D. Change reference from "paragliding pilots" to paragliding and speed flying pilots"
12-01.05 Equipment
ADD: 4. Speed Wings are defined as wings specifically sold by manufacturers and described in the owner's manual for Speed Flying. They are differentiated from paragliders by smaller size, being trimmed for a much higher speed than max LD, usuallyhave use of a trimmer system for increasing set riser trim speed, are capable of being flown safely in higher winds than paragliders, and are meant primarily for being flown closer to the ground than paragliders and not soared. There is a type of wing with an elliptical planform which may be sold as a speed wing, but which has paraglider characteristics, called a Hybrid Wing (Mini-Paraglider). This Hybrid Wing(Mini-Paraglider) should be flown only by pilots trained in both paragliding and speed flying and may be used for soaring.
12-02.02 Administration Procedures
Change from: B. Ratings shall be obtained in order, starting with either the Student or Beginner rating. The Student rating is necessary only for instructional tandem flights prior to the Beginner rating. Each successive rating assumes the applicant has the ability to perform the tasks required by all lower ratings. Beginner and Novice ratings may be issued simultaneously.
Change To: B. Ratings shall be obtained in order, starting with either the Student or Beginner rating for hang gliding and paragliding and starting with the intermediate rating for speed flying. The Student rating is necessary only for instructional tandem flights prior to the Beginner rating. Each successive rating assumes the applicant has the ability to perform the tasks required by all lower ratings. Beginner and Novice ratings may be issued simultaneously.
Change from: D. Beginner and Novice ratings may be issued by USHPA Basic or Advanced Instructors. A temporary Beginner or Novice rating is issued when the applicant and the Instructor complete and sign a USHPA Pilot Proficiency Program Rating Application. The applicant retains the 30 Day Temporary Rating Card at the bottom of the application and submits the application with the required application fee to USHPA.
Change from: E. Intermediate and Advanced ratings may be issued by USHPA Observers or Advanced Instructors. A temporary Intermediate or Advanced rating is issued when the applicant and the Observer or Instructor complete and sign a USHPA Pilot Proficiency Program Rating Application. The applicant retains the 30 Day Temporary Rating Card at the bottom of the application and submits the application with the required application fee to USHPA.
Change To: D. For hang gliding and paragliding, Beginner and Novice ratings may be issued by USHPA Basic or Advanced Instructors. A temporary Beginner or Novice rating is issued when the applicant and the Instructor complete and sign a USHPA Pilot Proficiency Program Rating Application. The applicant retains the 30 Day Temporary Rating Card at the bottom of the application and submits the application with the required application fee to USHPA.
Change To: E. For hang gliding and paragliding, Intermediate and Advanced ratings may be issued by USHPA Observers or Advanced Instructors. For Speed flying, Intermediate and Advanced ratings may be issued by USHPA Speed Flying Instructors only. A temporary Intermediate or Advanced rating is issued when the applicant and the Observer (not speed flying) or Instructor complete and sign a USHPA Pilot Proficiency Program Rating Application. The applicant retains the 30 Day Temporary Rating Card at the bottom of the application and submits the application with the required application fee to USHPA.
Change from: F. Master ratings may be issued by USHPA Regional Directors. The applicant shall send the signed application form, the required application fee, and the completed waiver to USHPA Headquarters and provided that all the requirements are met, the USHPA shall issue a permanent rating.
Change To: F. Master ratings may be issued by USHPA Regional Directors. Master ratings will not be offered for speed flying. The applicant shall send the signed application form, the required application fee, and the completed waiver to USHPA Headquarters and, provided that all the requirements are met, the USHPA shall issue a permanent rating.
12-02.03 Rating Requirements
Change from: A. Launch Method - A USHPA rated pilot must be rated for at least one Launch Skill, either Foot Launch (FL) or one of the tow launch methods, and may be rated for one or more.
Change To: A. Launch Method - A USHPA hang gliding or paragliding rated pilot must be rated for at least one Launch Skill, either Foot Launch (FL) or one of the tow launch methods, and may be rated for one or more. A USHPA speed flying pilot is presumed to have foot launching skills and will not have a launch skill.
12-02.20 Paragliding Special Skill Endorsements
C. Special Skills attainable by Intermediate and above
ADD: 3. ISF (Intermediate Speed Flying) This special skill shall not be considered for the paragliding Master rating. The paraglider pilot shall meet 50% of the flying requirements, demonstrate all skill requirements, and pass the written test for the speed flying intermediate (S-3) rating. This special skill may be issued by any paragliding instructor with the same special skill or above, or any basic or advanced speed flying instructor. Possession of this skill is functionally equivalent to the S-3 rating and entitles the pilot to all the privileges of an S-3 rating.
ADD: 4. ASF (Advanced Speed Flying) This special skill shall not be considered for the paragliding Master rating. The paraglider pilot shall meet 50% of the flying requirements, demonstrate all skill requirements, and pass the written test for the speed flying advanced (S-4) rating. This special skill may be issued by any paragliding advance instructor with the same special skill, or any advanced speed flying instructor. Possession of this skill is functionally equivalent to the S-4 rating and entitles the pilot to all the privileges of an S-4 rating.
ADD: 12-02.25 Intermediate Speed Flying Rating (S-3)
A. General Description - The pilot has the knowledge and skills to fly most sites in mild to moderate flying conditions, and to judge when the site and conditions are within the pilot's skill, knowledge, and experience level. The pilot understands the USHPA speed flying rating system and recommended operating limitations, and the FARs and other flying rules applicable to his/her flying (ridge rules, FAR 103, aircraft sectional use and regulated airspace avoidance, etc.). The pilot shall use good judgment and have a level of maturity commensurate with the rating.
B. Intermediate Rating - Required Witnessed Tasks
1. Logged Requirements
a. Attends a minimum of 8 hours of ground school.
b. Must have logged a minimum of 10 flying days.
c. Must have logged a total of at least 50 flights.
d. Must have logged a minimum of 25,000 ft of vertical descent.
e. Airtime may be logged, but is immaterial to speed flying.
f. USPA B license or higher rated sky divers may fulfill up to 50% of the above requirements, except ground school, with logged sky diving experience at the judgment of the instructor.
2. Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge
a. Demonstrates layout and preflight of the canopy, harness.
b. Gives a reliable analysis of general conditions of the site and self, and a flight plan including flight path, areas to avoid in relation to the wind flow, and obstacles to stay clear of.
c. Demonstrates 5 consecutive forward inflations with a visual check of the canopy each time.
d. Demonstrates 5 consecutive controlled reverse inflations with proper surge dampening.
e. Demonstrates controlled kiting of a glider overhead for 2 minutes in a steady wind.
f. Demonstrates 2 clean, smooth reverse inflations/reversals prior to launch.
g. With each flight, demonstrates a method of establishing that the pilot is properly connected to the glider, with cleared lines and risers just prior to inflation.
h. Demonstrates 2 successful, aggressive, confident inflations/launches, where the wind is at least 15° cross to straight up the hill in wind not exceeding 5 m.p.h.
i. Demonstrates 2 no-wind (0-5 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.
j. Demonstrates how to brief and instruct a ground crew and explain when an assisted launch is necessary.
k. Demonstrates 2 high-wind (10-15 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.
l. Demonstrates flight with smooth variation in airspeed, from above minimum sink to fast flight, while maintaining a heading.
m. Demonstrates flight showing the ability to comfortably and precisely slow the glider to minimum sink and smoothly increase to normal airspeed while maintaining a heading. The pilot should not slow the glider to near the stall speed. Demonstrates flight showing Best Glide Speed, which may or may not be the same as the glider's trim speed.
n. Demonstrates flight(s) along a planned path alternating 'S' turns of at least 90º change in heading. Flight heading need not exceed 45º from straight into the wind. Turns must be smooth with controlled airspeed, ending in safe, stand-up landings on a heading.
o. Demonstrates 180º turns in both directions, and at various speeds and bank angles.
p. Demonstrates hands-off flying, one handed flying skills, weight-shift turns, and rear-riser turns.
q. Demonstrates the ability to judge and allow for proper clearance from a ridge and other vehicles.
r. Explains proper strong wind landing procedures and how to keep from being dragged back.
s. Explains correct canopy maintenance.
t. Explains how to lengthen and shorten the flight path.
u. Explains the right of way traffic rules.
v. Gives a thorough verbal demonstration of knowledge of how to:
i Fly at minimum sink while precluding any chance of inadvertent stall or spin, particularly when flying through lift, sink or in conjunction with making turns.
ii. Increase descent rate and/or forward speed.
w. Demonstrates proper and effective PLF technique.
x. Must pass the USHPA Intermediate Speed Flying written exam.
y. Must agree to all the provisions of the USHPA standard waiver and assumption of risk agreement for the Novice rating and deliver an original signed copy to the USHPA office.
z. Acknowledges and understands the need to become familiar with site-specific restrictions and launch or landing access limits, consistent with preservation of flying privileges at a site.
aa. Has received training in and/or understands the importance and significance of:
i. Right of way rules.
ii.FAA Regulations and aircraft sectional charts
iii. Airspeed control, stalls, spins, and turbulence-induced collapses and recoveries.
iv. Canopy owner's manual.
v.USHPA Accident Report results currently in print.
bb. Can give verbal analysis of conditions on the hill, demonstrating knowledge of wind shadows, gradients, lift, sink, laminar air, turbulence and rotors, and the effect these items have on an intended flight path and turns.
cc. Must give a verbal flight plan for each observed flight.
dd. Must show thorough preflight of the harness, canopy
ee. With each flight, demonstrates a method of establishing that the pilot is properly connected to the glider, with cleared lines and risers just prior to launch.
ff. All inflations/launches should be aggressive, confident, and with a smooth transition from running to flying. Flights with slow, unstable inflations/launches will not be considered adequate for witnessed tasks.
gg. For witnessed tasks, all landings must be safe, smooth, on the feet, and in control.
hh. Demonstrates the ability to differentiate airspeed from ground speed.
ii. Demonstrates linked 180° turns along a predetermined ground track showing smooth controlled reversals and proper coordination at various speeds and bank angles.
jj. Demonstrates proper surge control of canopy using properly timed brake application.
kk. Gives a thorough verbal description of how to maintain directional control during and correct for a 50% asymmetric wing collapse.( if applicable to the speed wing.)
mm. Gives a thorough explanation of: the use of toggles when flying a speed wing and flaring for a landing.
nn. the signs that the speed wing has entered a stalled configuration (one or both sides).
oo. Demonstrates 5 landings within30'of a target (or optional landing task.
pp. Demonstrates proper airspeed control on landing approach when descending through a gradient.
qq. Demonstrates proper airspeed for maximum distance flown into a significant headwind.
rr. Must pass the USHPA Intermediate speed wing written exam.
ss. Must agree to all the provisions of the USHPA standard waiver and assumption of risk agreement for the Intermediate rating and deliver an original signed copy to the USHPA office.
w. Acknowledges and understands the need to become familiar with site-specific restrictions and launch or landing access limits, consistent with preservation of flying privileges at a site.
C. Recommended Operating Limitations for Intermediate Speed Flying Pilots
1. Should exceed these limitations only after thoroughly mastering all required tasks, and after acquiring a full understanding of the potential problems and dangers involved in exceeding these limitations.
2. Maximum canopy wing loading of 1.3 lb per sq ft until demonstration to the instructor shows the pilot is capable of flying a canopy wing loading above 1.3 lb per sq ft but in no case more than the maximum wing loading recommended by the manufacturer in the owner's manual or 1.5 lbs. per sq ft, whichever is less
3. Maximum base wind of 20 m.p.h.
4. Maximum peak gusts to 25 m.p.h.
5. Maximum gust rate of 5 m.p.h. in 5 seconds.
6. Avoid steep turns close to the ground. Avoid 360 degree turns within 400' of the ground
7. Limit turns to bank angles recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Avoid downwind turns.
9. Should maintain visual contact with the landing zone.
10. Upon mastering the above skills, an Intermediate Speed Wing Pilot should pursue new maneuvers, sites, and conditions with the guidance of a USHPA Certified Speed Flying Instructor.
ADD: 12-02.26 Advanced Speed Flying Rating (S-4)
A. General Description - The pilot has the knowledge and skills to fly technically demanding sites in strong soaring conditions, and to judge when the site and conditions are within the pilot's skill, knowledge, and experience level. The pilot understands the USHPA paragliding rating system and recommended operating limitations, and the FARs and other flying rules applicable to his/her flying. The pilot will fly using good judgment and have a level of maturity commensurate with the rating.
B. Advanced Rating - Required Witnessed Tasks
1. Logged Requirements
a. 250 flights.
b. Must have made 5 flights at each of 5 different sites in Intermediate level conditions, of which 3 were above 1000 ft vertical descent. This requirement may not be met with sky diving experience.
c. Must have logged a minimum of 80 flying days.
d. USPA C license or higher rated sky divers may fill up to 50% of the above requirements except the "5 flights at each of 5 different sites" requirement with logged sky diving experience at the judgment of the instructor.
2. Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge
a. Demonstrates preflight of the harness, and canopy.
b. Can give a verbal analysis of conditions.
c. Can develop then follow a flight plan.
d. With each flight, demonstrates a method of establishing that the pilot is properly connected to the glider, with cleared lines and risers just prior to launch.
e. All inflations/launches should be aggressive, confident, and with a smooth transition from running to flying. Flights with slow, unstable inflations/launches will not be considered adequate as witnessed tasks.
f. All landings must be safe, smooth, on the feet and in control.
g. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a predetermined course with significant crosswinds.
h. Demonstrate three consecutive landings within 20' of a target after a flight which requires turns on approach. In smooth conditions, the spot location should be changed by the Observer, for each of the three flights. Flights should be a minimum of one minute and 200' AGL.
l. Must pass the USHPA Advanced Speed Flying written exam.
m. Must convince the Instructor or Observer that he can check in and fly Advanced rated sites without endangering spectators, other pilots, or jeopardizing the site.
n. Must agree to all the provisions of the USHPA standard waiver and assumption of risk agreement for the Advanced rating and deliver an original signed copy to the USHPA office.
C. Recommended Operating Limitations for Advanced Speed Flying Pilots
1. Should not fly within 50' of another glider in smooth air, or within 100' of another glider in moderately turbulent air.
2. Avoid 360 degree turns within 200' of the ground
3. Maximum canopy wing loading of 1.7 lb per sq ft until demonstration to the instructor shows the pilot is capable of flying a canopy wing loading above 1.7 lb per sq ft but in no case more than the maximum wing loading recommended by the manufacturer in the owner's manual or 2 lbs. per sq ft, whichever is less
4. Hybrid Wings (mini-paragliders) should only be flown by Intermediate Speed Flying pilots with a Intermediate Paraglider Rating or Intermediate Paraglider Pilots with the IFS Special Skill.
ADD: 12-02.27 Speed Flying Special Skill Endorsements
A. Flat Slope Launches (FSL): Demonstrates ability to launch in less than 10 m.p.h. wind from slopes which approach the maximum L/D of the glider.
B. Side Hill Landing (SHL): Demonstrates the ability to plan and execute consistent and controlled side hill landings on various slopes.
C. Turbulence (TUR):
a. Demonstrates controlled and un-panicked flight in conditions requiring quick, deliberate, substantial, and correct control application to reduce pendulum motion.
b. Demonstrates smooth and correctly timed surge control.
D. High Altitude Launch (HA):
a. Demonstrates the ability to launch unassisted with strong, running, forward-inflation launches in winds less than 5 m.p.h.
b. Demonstrates launches from sites with density altitude of 6000' or higher.
c. Demonstrates understanding of high altitude conditions (e.g., air density, cloud suck, anabatic and catabatic conditions, hypoxia, hypothermia).
E. Speed Wing Skiing (SWS)
a. Demonstrates the ability to correctly set up and self launch with skis on. This is a no wind skill. Pilot must have the ability to inflate the canopy in forward launch position on the first try.
b. Explains conditions, weather, equipment and protocols peculiar to flight in a ski area environment.
c. Demonstrates light wind launches and landings with skis.
F. Ridge Soaring (RS)
1. Explains the right-of-way rules for ridge soaring.
2. Explains why he/she shall not pass to the outside, relative to the ridge, of gliders being overtaken and must not pass between the overtaken glider and the ridge unless there is safe clearance. The overtaken glider always has right of way, and the speed wing must yield if the overtaken glider moves closer to the ridge.
3. Demonstrates the ability to ridge soar a Speed Wing.
12-05.05 Basic, Advanced and Tandem Instructors
A. Basic and Advanced Instructor Program
Change from: e. Instructor Administrators are qualified for a type of aircraft, hang glider, paraglider or both.
Change to: e. Instructor Administrators are qualified for a type of aircraft, hang glider, paraglider, speed flying, or any combination thereof. In addition, a paraglider instructor administrator with the advanced speed flying special skill may certify speed flying instructors who may or may not be paraglider pilots or instructors.
C. General Requirements for All Instructors Being Certified or Re-Certified
Change from: 6. Aircraft referred to are either hang gliders or paragliders. Instructor ratings are specific to the type of aircraft. Instructors may possess certifications for either or both types of aircraft.
Change to: 6. Aircraft referred to are either hang gliders, paragliders, or speed wings. Instructor ratings are specific to the type of aircraft. Instructors may possess certifications for any or all types of aircraft. Paragliding instructors who posses one of the ISF/ASF paragliding special skills may act as speed flying instructors and issue speed flying ratings and speed flying special skills. The paraglider instructor must be an advanced instructor and have an ASF special skill to issue an advanced Speed Flying rating or an ASF paragliding Special Skill.
Change from: 7. Instructors who hold certifications for both types of aircraft may re-certify for both ratings at once under the following rule. If the candidate has successfully completed an Instructor certification or re-certification for one type of (the primary) aircraft within the last three and one half years, currently possesses an Instructor rating for the primary aircraft, and exhibits a logbook showing at least 6 students taught and rated to the Novice level for the primary aircraft since the certification or re-certification, then successful completion of Instructor certification or re-certification for the other type of aircraft will serve also as recertification for an Instructor rating for the primary aircraft as well.
Change to: 7. Instructors who hold certifications for any or all types of aircraft may re-certify for all ratings at once under the following rule. If the candidate has successfully completed an Instructor certification or re-certification for one type of (the primary) aircraft within the last three and one half years, currently possesses an Instructor rating for the primary aircraft, and exhibits a logbook showing at least 6 students taught and rated to the Novice level, or, in the case of Speed Flying, to the intermediate level, for any of the above aircraft since the certification or re-certification, then successful completion of Instructor certification or re-certification for the other type of aircraft will serve also as recertification for an Instructor rating for the primary aircraft as well. For the purpose of this rule, Paragliding and Speed Flying shall be considered together, and if an instructor has both, both shall be renewed if either is renewed.
Notes
The above:
Creates Speed Flying ratings of Intermediate and Advanced.
Creates Speed Flying special skills of FSL (Flat Slope Launch), SHL (Side Hill Landing), TUR (Turbulence), HA (High Altitude), SWS (Speed Wing Skiing), RS (Ridge Soaring) Creates Paragliding special skills of ISF (Intermediate Speed Flying) and ASF (Advanced Speed Flying).
Creates Speed Flying Instructor Administrators.
Creates Speed Flying Basic and Advanced Instructors.
Allows Paragliding Instructor Administrators with an S-4 or an ASF to act as Speed Flying Instructor Administrators.
Allows Basic or Advanced Paragliding Instructors with S-3 or ISF to act as Basic Speed Flying Instructors
Allows Advanced Paragliding Instructors with S-4 or ASF to act as Advanced Speed Flying Instructors
Intentionally does not create beginner, novice or master Speed Flying ratings.
Provides for Sky Divers to get up to 50% credit of logged flying requirements for Intermediate and Advanced Speed Flying ratings.
Provides for certification and recertification of Speed Flying Instructors.
Changes recertification to allow instructors with certification of multiple types of aircraft to get credit for training any type of student to the novice level, or intermediate level in the case of speed flying, on the basis that instructors with certification for multiple types of aircraft may not have control of the mixture of students they teach.
Note- Speed Flying is defined as the act of launching and flying of a speed wing to a designated landing area. Whereas Speed Riding is defined as Launching and Flying a speed wing with skis, with the intent of connecting flying and skiing within the duration of a flight to the designated landing area.
****Adopt definitions of Ratings, Special Skills, & Appointments
Pilot Ratings: A rating reflects the aptitude and flying competence on a free-flight wing or craft. Pilots are rated via the type of free-flight wing or craft: including hang glider, paraglider, tandem paraglider, tandem hang glider, or speed wing. Pilots are assigned a pilot rating 0-5 (Student, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Master), depending on each classification structure outlined in the rating structure of SOP 12-02. Ratings do not expire until another rating of a higher level supersedes it.*
Special Skills: Techniques to support and enhance a rated pilots' flying experience are called special skills and include but are not limited to: launching, flying techniques, competitive learning, and circumstantial skills that enrich the pilot's flying experience on or with a particular wing-type. Special Skills do not expire or get replaced by other special skills, ratings, or appointments.*
Appointments: Administrators, Supervisors, or Regional Directors give Appointment titles to a skilled pilot or pilot supportive role that shows a level of expertise and training above the average rating process or special skill processes - may include clinics, support the rating process, training high-level instructors, training basic pilot members, or acknowledgment of service to the members of the organization. Titles may include, but are not limited to: Instruction, Towing Administration & Supervision, Examiners, Observers, and Mentors. All appointments are renewed every three years or annually based on SOP 12-05.*
*NOTE: All ratings, special skills, and appointments will go inactive and need to be re-evaluated (by an instructor/observer) if a membership is inactive for more than three years.
Site Management
Site_Management@ushpa.aero - Jon James*
Review action/AIMS items from previous BOD
Review requests for assistance since last meeting
Tandem
Tandem@ushpa.aero - Paul Voight
Review action/AIMS items from previous BOD (all completed)
Review current list of Administrators for currency (keep/delete as needed)
Discuss new recommendations for new Tandem Administrator candidates:
Bill Heaner 69125: Region 4 (HG)
Dave Hanning 75076: Region 4 (PG)
Ben Dunn 69162: Region 2 (HG)
Ryan Taylor 73783: Region 4 (PG)
Draft wording for an SOP that spells out that advertizing MUST indicate tandem flights offered are INSTRUCTIONAL. Specifically, we need (at least) to prohibit the term "rides" in Tandem operations advertizing language OR mandate that the use of the term "ride" requires the word "instructional" immediately before the word ride, in equal size font as the word "ride".
(background: at least one operation challenges that there is no "written rule" they are breaking in utilizing the "ride word" in their ads)
Draft wording of SOP requiring tandem pilots to (only) operate within:
placarded limitations/recommendations of the gliders being flown (or other language indicating we prohibit tandem aerobatics) .
(background: complaints of P.G. tandems doing "ACRO" (aerobatic) maneuvers)
Discuss "Tandem Approved sites" doc.
Discuss tandem accidents (none to date).
Towing
Towing@ushpa.aero - Lisa Colletti*
Appointment of Ron Peck USHPA # 54281 from Las Vegas as a HG and PG Tow Supervisor (currently a Tow admin for both).
Background (provided by Ron): He has owned and run tow rigs since 1990, starting with basic static line tows to static line with a pressure gauge and guillotine. He has also owned Platform rigs with nose releases and truck disk brakes. For the last six years he has been using the "Tow me up" Hydraulic system. On that system alone he has over 1200 tows both PG and HG.
Ron started flying HG in 1979 and has over 1000 hours and currently tows both hang gliders and paragliders every weekend.
He states that he is the driving force for education, skill improvement, and site preservation in the Las Vegas area for both HG and PG. As such, to better serve the pilots in this area, he needs to be able to train and rate both HG and PG in Static and Platform towing.
Discussion of changes to SOP's (based on concerns from Riss Estes) regarding paraglider towing, including: Instruction of paraglider towing | Instruction, certification, and recertification/ currency requirements for Paraglider Tow Techs.| Minimum requirements for Tow Techs and paraglider pilots participating in competitions and other issues related to paraglider towing competitions.
Update on revisions to tow documents.
Discussion of this year's towing-related accidents and incidents.
Discussion of MOU regarding operations of HG/PG at airports (below)
Operating Procedures Memorandum of Understanding
Between
(Facility name) and the (HG/PG entity)
Hang Gliding(Paragliding) Operations
1. Hang Gliding/Paragliding operations at the (Name of the airport) will be conducted under the management and control of the (Name of the HG/PG entity) and airport personnel.
2. Hang Gliding/Paragliding operations are to be allowed only when one or more of the listed Site Coordinators are present. (attachment)
3. Hang Gliding operations conducted by members of the (HG/PG entity) will follow all rules and regulations set forth by the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
4. The (HG/PG entity) is solely responsible for the accurate and timely notification of the FAA and other (facility name) users of the scope and area in which any such activities are conducted,
5. Hang Glider/Paraglider Launch and Landing Zones will be located on the end of whichever runway is appropriate for safe operations.
6. Hang Gliders/Paragliders approaching the Landing Zone shall make every effort to avoid infringing on the active runway approach and departure clearway areas.
7. The Ground Crew Chief launching the Hang Gliders/Paragliders is solely responsible for making accurate radio notification of Hang Gliding activities on the appropriate Air Traffic Control and Common Air Traffic Advisory frequency (Local Unicom or specified by facility)
8. No person shall enter the Launch/Landing Zone unless: actively engaged in Hang Gliding/Paragliding operations, in support of the Hang Gliding/Paragliding operations, or under appropriate supervision. Spectators are not allowed near the Landing Zone without authorized escort.
9. No Hang Glider/Paraglider pilot or other authorized person or vehicle shall cross the active runway when any aircraft is taking off or landing.
10. Liability for crop or any other damage caused by Hang Gliding/Paragliding operations is the sole responsibility of the Hang Glider/Paraglider pilot.
11. All persons participating in Hang Gliding/Paragliding activities must fill out and sign a Release ofLiability form. (attachment)
12. Hang Gliding/Paragliding operations will be performed between sunup and sundown.
13. Recklessness on the part of anyone engaged in any Hang Gliding/Paragliding operation will not be tolerated.
The parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of this
_______________________________day of ______________________, 2011
_________________________________________
xxxxxxxxxxx
Hang Gliding or Paragliding representative
________________________________________
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Airport Manager or representative
* Denotes volunteer not currently a Regional Director or Director-At-Large
END Agenda Proposed 10/19/2011
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