• Want the freedom to more reliably choose where and when you fly ?
• Want to launch from your backyard and fly to your mates place ?
• Want to fly around those places you've always dreamed of ?
• Want to motor up, switch off and ride the cloud, start it up again and fly home ?
• Want to fly above the clouds ?
• Want to fly with the Eagles ?
• Most importantly ...you should want to learn the best tips from the most willing and able active paramotor schools or trainers in Australia !
Foot Launch Paramotoring Accreditation is predominantly supported by the HGFA, and offers the most diversified range of Launch & Landing opportunities of paramotoring. Until recently WPPG was under the umbrella of the HGFA, but unfortunatly .
Wheel Launch Paramotoring (WPPG) Accreditations is currently only supported by the RAA, it offers a quicker & cheaper training courses as you don't need to learn all the complicated foot launch & landing procedures. Great if you are not as fit, young or you simply don't want to run to enjoy this amazing sport ! NB: This is apparently the only Legal way to fly a wheeled type paraglider aircraft in Australia. (A good article on Wheeled Launch & Landing procedures)
The above course are aimed at giving you the broadest range of skills possible for being able to offer more to students. Training areas are varied, both near the coast and at inland low traffic airstrips which means you get the complete range of conditions to learn the necessary skills.
As with most courses they are self paced. So even though some promote progression, you don’t get ticked off on requirements until you are ready. We have found that three+ days of training is the average amount of time required to complete the HGFA’s criteria for this endorsement. These courses normally comprises of three days of training which in our experience is best spread over 5 days, but in most cases 2 weekends.
Some also offers VHF Radio Courses. We strongly recommend you purchase a text book if you are thinking about doing this endorsement.
We regularly referred pilots to paragliding schools around Australia which is testament to our commitment to make this a reputable sport. You should take endorsement very seriously, especially the cross country which is usually an excuse to come flying with you!
Trainers should use the best paramotor's, paragliders and communication gear available that suits your location during the training. We here that the DULV (German Ultra Light Certification) is the highest level of certification world wide. The reliability, certification and quietness of motors make them world leaders.
Some have there own mobile purpose built simulator. Sessions in the simulator are priceless and have become just another feature of your training course.
We strongly recommend you purchase a copy of Risk and Reward DVD if you are thinking about doing the change over to motorised flying, also available is ‘The Powered Paragliding Bible volume 2’ by Jeff Goin, which we feel is currently the best text currently available world wide (these are standard items included in all our package deals).
Be very serious about motorised paragliding courses. We believe if you have the highest level of competence available in Australia you will look forward to sharing it with others.
As there are many misconceptions about paragliding and paramotoring equipment we highly recommend you consult us before parting with your money. Unfortunately there are many dealers around that sell gear that haven't bothered test flying, our manufacturers have a great track record of training & equipment quality, so check with us first please.
This video shows you the advanced skills that can be accomplished with a motorised PPG ! |
