Paramotoring PPG Course
On your first day Paramotoring we normally meet in Tipperary Town at 10.30 am.
Just like our paragliding training, after a general briefing on how the day should progress we complete the paper work. This consists of the IPPHA MEMBERSHIP and going through your insurance details, and then the IPPHA PPG STUDENT TRAINING RECORD BOOK. Required for all powered paragliding training carried out in Ireland and kept by the school to record your completed training exercises.
From these records we can analyse and discuss your progress each time you come out training.
Then after a weather briefing we decide what phase of instruction is best suited to the prevailing weather conditions.
If the weather conditions are to windy or damp it could be theory and classroom sessions at our training facility, if conditions are favorable for the outdoors then we will begin hands on practical instruction on all aspects of PPG wings and PPG motors, site assessment, site safety, weather assessment, airlaw, pre-flight checks glider, pre-flight checks motor, flying with others, etc…………………..
Below is a summary of the procedures and exercises laid out in the record book & syllabus
Paramotoring PPG Course
Phase 1: Ground training Unpowered
Objective: The student should have a basic understanding of the sport and its risks, a basic understanding of the equipment and the site environment, and understand how to avoid/minimise injury as a result of a mishap.
Phase 2: Ground handling Unpowered
Objective: Through ground-based activity the student should achieve a reasonable and consistent level of competence at preparing the equipment for flight; inflating the canopy; running with it whilst looking ahead; maintaining direction; flaring and collapsing the canopy.
Phase 3: Unpowered hops Objective
The student should combine the skills practised on the ground in Phase 2 to make straight ground-skimming flights, gaining familiarity with canopy handling and control.
Phase 4: The Power Unit Objective
The student should be fully familiarised with the power unit.
Phase 5: Power preparation
Objective: The student should be familiar with all the elements of his first powered take-off.
Phase 6: Powered flights
Objective: The student should make his first powered flights.
Phase 7: PPG written examination
IPPHA examination completed and all incorrect answers de-briefed and discussed. (The exam must be passed by all pilots regardless of their qualifications.) Exam will cover: • Airlaw • Airmanship • Meteorology
Phase 8: Improving skills
Planned approaches and accurate landings: Reach a reasonable and consistent level of competence at planning and completing accurate landing approaches in various conditions.
Final assessment of Attitude and Airmanship
‘Full Endorsement’ Stage