Thu May 07, 2009 10:11 pm
Discussion Paper on the possibility of non-ICAO Pilot Licenc
From IPPHA internal mail list.
Hi All
As outlined at our AGM in the Heritage Hotel regarding the IAA Discussion Paper on the possibility of non-ICAO Pilot Licence to cover FLPA’s and Powered Parachute Microlights, we met with the IAA today regarding our ongoing consultations re Flyability and the use of trikes and FLPA Licences. The NAMI where first in for consultations then IPPHA followed by IHPA.
We welcome the proposed changes to simplify the powered paragliding situation and to unify foot launch and Nano Trike Paragliding canopy flights as one discipline. They highlighted that the minimum requirement would be 10 hours for single-seat and 15 hours dual seater (this will involve completion of tasks in syllabus and they explained that general av had a minimum of 45 hours with an average of 73 hours being what was required to pass). They have increased the weight range to 115kg for both ppg and phg (as we advised that modern hgs are getting heavier and the UK are seeking similar weight allowences) and will not require IAA airworthiness certification. They have accepted that as long as a phg can demonstrate that it is capable of being foot launched it may fly with safety wheels/skids however once you add a trike or fly under the bar i.e. Dragonfly it will be considered a microlight.
These changes should ease the requirements for FLPA pilots and require no changes to the IPPHA sylabus, for those looking to convert to trikes (>115kg) we are submitting a conversion syllabus for Nano Trikes for acceptance. The IAA thanked us for our continued input and patience and expect to be back in touch with us shortly for advice and technical input before signing this off.
Cheers
Jerry Parles
Irish Powered Paragliding & Hang-gliding Association
www.paramotoring.ie
Hi All
As outlined at our AGM in the Heritage Hotel regarding the IAA Discussion Paper on the possibility of non-ICAO Pilot Licence to cover FLPA’s and Powered Parachute Microlights, we met with the IAA today regarding our ongoing consultations re Flyability and the use of trikes and FLPA Licences. The NAMI where first in for consultations then IPPHA followed by IHPA.
We welcome the proposed changes to simplify the powered paragliding situation and to unify foot launch and Nano Trike Paragliding canopy flights as one discipline. They highlighted that the minimum requirement would be 10 hours for single-seat and 15 hours dual seater (this will involve completion of tasks in syllabus and they explained that general av had a minimum of 45 hours with an average of 73 hours being what was required to pass). They have increased the weight range to 115kg for both ppg and phg (as we advised that modern hgs are getting heavier and the UK are seeking similar weight allowences) and will not require IAA airworthiness certification. They have accepted that as long as a phg can demonstrate that it is capable of being foot launched it may fly with safety wheels/skids however once you add a trike or fly under the bar i.e. Dragonfly it will be considered a microlight.
These changes should ease the requirements for FLPA pilots and require no changes to the IPPHA sylabus, for those looking to convert to trikes (>115kg) we are submitting a conversion syllabus for Nano Trikes for acceptance. The IAA thanked us for our continued input and patience and expect to be back in touch with us shortly for advice and technical input before signing this off.
Cheers
Jerry Parles
Irish Powered Paragliding & Hang-gliding Association
www.paramotoring.ie