36: Instructors & Tandem
This material is part of the instructor book: “Paraglider & Paramotor Instructor.” I got my Tandem Trainee foot-launch rating in about 2015 and wheel-launch rating in 2019. There’s a LOT to know to teach safely and it takes immense discipline. Using best practices is essential for student safety and success.
by Jeff Goin | Sep 7, 2019 | 01 Training, 36: Instructors & Tandem
There is a lot to it, and Instructors are the sports most important asset, but they’re still humans. The loudest mouths are more likely to be the worst choices. What Makes a Good Instructor? The single most important attribute of a good instructor is the ability...
by Jeff Goin | May 12, 2019 | 01 Training, 19: Risk & Safety, 36: Instructors & Tandem
General towing is covered in Chapter 1 but this explains what peculiar risks come with using a turn-around pulley system. Like all risks, they can be managed, but the first step is understanding. Also, this is about towing for training, not for soaring. See the...
by Jeff Goin | May 12, 2019 | 01 Training, 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem
As of July, 2019 tandem footlaunch and wheel launch *IS* allowed in the U.S.A. That’s huge. If you are looking to get training, don’t consider any school that will not insure you get at least 3 tandem flights before you go solo. You should understand and...
by Jeff Goin | May 7, 2019 | 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem
As of November 2018, instructors can now get certified to fly tandem students with wheels, an IMMENSELY valuable training tool for our community. We MUST act responsibly to keep this ability which makes teaching paramotor’s weird pendular behavior much easier,...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 27, 2019 | 01 Training, 36: Instructors & Tandem
Any paramotor or paraglider school worth using should have a quality simulator that lets students learn the basics before going aloft on their first flight. Of course they must also become extremely competent with ground handling (kiting) the paraglider which is the...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 27, 2019 | 01 Training, 36: Instructors & Tandem
This valuable training tool has some dark corners of its own. There have been a number of serious injuries and at least one fatality during towing operations. As a training aid it is valuable and widely used to introduce new students to flight without the risk of...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 20, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels, 36: Instructors & Tandem
After the long process of obtaining an FAA tandem training exemption for USPPA, it seemed appropriate for me become a tandem footlaunch instructor myself. See also: My Perfect Tandem Cart | Cart Reviews The first clinic was with our sport’s most prolific, and...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 20, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels, 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem
Can we legally do wheel launched tandems using the USPPA Exemption? | Exemptions & Sport Pilot Yes! As of November 2018, the limitation for footlaunch was removed. The text below is retained to remember the history of it. Here is the 2018 USPPA 9751 exemption...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem, Ultralights
Powered Parachutes (PPC) are normally thought of as large, powerful craft that carries two people and is steered inflight by foot. While Powered Paragliders are lightweight, can be carried on the pilot’s back, requires an efficient elliptical wing and are...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem, Ultralights
For single-place powered paragliders, the answer is simple, they do not fall under Sport Pilot. If it weighs less than 254 pounds, it’s an ultralight and falls under part FAR 103. Even with wheels, it just has to meet the requirements of weight, speed and fuel...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 06: Adding Wheels, 08: the Law, 36: Instructors & Tandem
Chapter 6 on flying with wheels, Tandem Setup | More on: Exemption For Wheels, Too? As of Sept. 2008, the USPPA has a new tandem exemption for training with Foot Launch tandems. As of Nov 2018 they also have one allowing for wheeled tandems. I applied for this in...
by Jeff Goin | Oct 6, 2016 | 36: Instructors & Tandem, Log: Enterprise
Earning the USHPA Basic Instructor Certification In support of the new book project I decided to go through USHPA’s Instructor Certification Program. I’m writing a book on teaching paragliding, this would be a powerful addition to my experience and improve...
by Jeff Goin | Nov 6, 2008 | 36: Instructors & Tandem
Becoming a Tandem Pilot, Filming, Flying the Green Eagle and other assorted bits Information on Tandem Paramotor setups. This past week has been most eventful and a lot of fun. I headed for Christmas, FL, primarily for the purpose of getting Tandem Trainee certified...
