Instructor re-Certification at Paraglide Canada...
Paraglide Canada offers instructor re-certification programs under HPAC standards.
Tandem instruction
2007 HPAC Instructor/Tandem Seminar
Hosted by:
Glenn Derouin, Paraglide Canada
Senior Instructor and Tandem II Pilot
When? May 12-13-14th . Tandem Course May 19-20th
Where? Vernon B.C.
Location: Paraglide Canada, 6857 Hwy #6 , Vernon B.C.
Cost: Instructor certification = $450.00 Tandem certification = $300.00
Instructor/Tandem re-certification = $200.00
If you do not have a tandem, one can be rented, call Glenn for details.Tel: 250-503-1962
(Add GST to all course prices)
What to bring:
Instructor Course; copy of: - HPAC membership card.
- proof of HAGAR (sheet given to by TC after passing).
- minimum St John, Standard First Aid Certificate.
- last page of log book with hours and flights totaled.
- letter of reference from HPAC affiliated school, on its letter head, or equivalent, i.e. USHGA, FFVL or other Association. Must be a recognized governing body.
Tandem I Course; copy of: -advanced rating, if applicable.
- last year of log book with hours and flights totale
- tandem log book with first five flights with Tandem 2 pilot and 10 with rated pilots.
Photo Courtesy Nova WingsRe-certification Courses: Remember that when you re-certify, you do so under the rules of the new rating system, i.e. if you did not have an advanced rating before, you will need to get one before being issued your Tandem I rating. So ensure that you either secure proof of criteria achieved or that you inform yourself of the times and/or locations where this is possible.
Note: We will be offering the possibility of writing your Novice or Advanced rating during this course..
Course Itinerary
Note that this itinerary may be altered due to weather or time constraints.
Please read all of this itinerary as there is important information throughout.
Day I May 12, 2007
08:00-09:00: -meet at St Michael’s hall. Inscriptions, payment of fees, introductions, brief course overview.
09:00-12:00: Good weather >practical flying session*. The objective is to evaluate individual flying skills, from proper launch technique to impeccable approaches and landings.
Poor weather > we will go over learning theory, that is, review some general principals of how and why people learn.
12:00-13:00: LUNCH
13:00-17:00: -depending on how morning proceeds, we will either be doing the theory from the AM, or the AM practical or, in the case of poor weather, there will be theory on the pedagogical aspect of teaching. Such as, methods and logical evolution in instruction, instructor/student relations, lesson plans, etc. . .
Day II May 13th , 2007
O8:00: -meet at location decided on evening before
08:00-12:00:
Poor weather > theory on subject not breached yesterday (pedagogy) or, if done,
theory on practical applications regarding teaching paragliding, i.e. Safety, briefings/debriefings, equipment, etc. . .
Good Weather > practical from glider layout to inflations to first small flights
12:00-13:00: LUNCH
13:00-17:00:
Poor Weather > 10 minute lesson presentation to class with 15 minutes to prepare.
Good weather > Graduate from small flights to high flights with various practical exercises, i.e. radio guiding from bottom and top, paddle guiding, problem solving, etc. . .
Day III May 13, 2007
08:00: meet at location decided on evening before
08:00-12:00:
Poor weather > theory
Good weather > practical
12:00-13:00: LUNCH
13:00-17:00:
Poor weather > theory
Good weather > -practical.
-short written test on theories discussed.
Basically we have three theoretical modules, in order; the how & why of learning, pedagogy and lesson presentation. We also have three practical modules, in order; individual pilot skill evaluation, intro to paragliding/ ground handling, small flights and high flights. These will be presented over the course of the three days depending on weather and time constraints.
*Note: 1) During the course when asked to do demonstrations or explanations, you will act and teach as if the rest of the class is at the level we are at the time.
2) During the course you will conduct yourself as if you already are an instructor, i.e. manage your time professionally, have your gear ready, take the initiative when necessary but confirm actions with course organizers first.
Tandem Seminar
This itinerary is also dependent on weather and time constraints.
The tandem course will involve much more practical as opposed to theoretical sessions. You will also have the opportunity to write your novice or advanced exam, if it is a criteria that you need to obtain.
Day I: May 19, 2007
08:00:-meet at location decided on evening before.
08:00-12:00: Tandem Theory > responsibility, performance, flying a tandem, etc. . .
12:00-13:00: LUNCH
13:00-17:00: Finish theory.
Move on to practical > ground handling of tandem until we get it right.
Day II: May 20, 2007
08:00:-meet at location decided on evening before.
08:00-12:00: practical > either more inflations or move on to flights if we are ready.
12:00-13:00: LUNCH
13:00-17:00: More practical high flights.
17:00-18:00: dinner
18:00-19:00: write novice or advanced test for those who wish.
Note: there is a $10 HPAC administration fee payable, as well as a $50.00 fee for non students of Paraglide Canada
Note: No one is obligated to fly with a pilot that he does not feel comfortable with, Tandem II’s included. Instead we may continue to work on personal skills until ready for tandem flying. For those of you who do not own a tandem wing, it may be possible to rent one. Please contact Glenn Derouin.
Conditions for obtaining your instructor or tandem rating:
- There will be a six month time limit for obtaining your criteria and submitting it to us.
- Depending on your performance, you may have to return for re-evaluation.
- Keep it all together and send it to me when complete, one time only.
Factors determining whether or not courses will run
- There must be at least six (4) students per course.
- A 50% deposit must be received no later than two weeks prior to course.
- Deposit is non-refundable if cancellation is after May 6th
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"My objective is to help people safely discover the exciting world of paragliding flight."
~ Glenn Derouin