Paraglider (Hill) to Paraglider (Tow) - The ‘Tow Endorsement’

• Course run by: A Senior Tow Coach or Instructor (Tow).
• Pilot entry qualification: Para Pro 3 (Hill) and have logged a minimum of 10 flying hours.

Course Syllabus:

• Basic training in the differences in environment, techniques, equipment and signals
• Practical training covering inflation and launch methods whilst attached to the tow line.
• Sufficient towed flights to gain an appreciation of the control-under-tow, and subsequent self release skills.
• A total of 10 flights minimum.
• Emergency procedures.

Pass an assessment by the supervising Instructor or Senior Tow Coach.

Endorsement Issue Procedure

On successful completion of the endorsement course the pilot must send a completed Endorsement Registration Form to the IHPA Training & Flight Safety Officer.

Providing the procedure above has been followed, the pilot may act in the role of Endorsed pilot whilst awaiting an updated membership card from the IHPA.