P3 Intermediate Rating

Parasoft supports you on your way to becoming an intermediate (P3) pilot. We help you with continued instruction, and introduce you to new flying sites. Included are 2 Ridge Soaring Clinics, Mountain Flying Clinic, and Safety Training. We also provide rides to drive up site and advanced radio coaching to thermall high at North Boulder. We introduce you to these sites:Williams Peak, Reader Mesa & Otto's Ridge, and South Mountain in Phoenix, AZ. In addition we will assist you with the P3 written exam and USHPA P3 sign off.

Parasoft P3 Requirements and Check List

-Demonstrates three 1,000’foot gains in thermal lift

-Demonstrates a 3 mile XC flight

-Explains FAA Regulations and aircraft sectional charts

-Can give verbal analysis of conditions on the hill, demonstrating knowledge of wind shadows, gradients, lift, sink, laminar air, turbulence and rotors, and the effect these items have on an intended flight path and turns.

-Demonstrates strong wind (8 to 15 m.p.h. ) launches and landings

-Demonstrates 5 spot landings within 10'

-Should be able to judge when a site and conditions are appropriate for flying.

-Demonstrates smooth top and side hill landings

-Demonstrates big ear landing approach.

-Must have 3 flights longer than 1 hour

-Uses DHV ratings and weight recommendations to chose appropriate flying equipment

-Can explain Right Of Way rules.

-Must have flown 5 different flying sites

-Attended P3 Section Map Class

-Must have logged a minimum of 30 flying days.

-Must have logged a total of at least 90 flights.

-Must have logged a minimum of 20 hours of solo airtime

-Must pass the USHGA Intermediate Paragliding written exam.

Watch a video of P3 Ridge Soaring

USHPA/Parasoft P3 Requirements and Check List
Simulator safety work on __________
_______entry in and exit from the harness using stirrup
_______knowledge of four in flight brake positions
_______using active flying to keep glider overhead
_______when and how to use reserve parachute

_______flying posture for more efficient flying

_______decent techniques practice
_______when and how to engage speed bar
_______clearing line overs with stabilo pull
Video safety instruction on _____________
_______search and recovery from deep stall or parachutage
_______spin avoidance and recovery techniques
_______full stall to reset glider
In flight radio safety instruction on _____________
_______small asymmetric deflations
_______pitch oscillations
________big ear use
________speed bar with big ears engaged
________big ears landing approach
Tandem safety instruction on _______________
________full frontal deflations
________wing overs
________B-Line Stall
________spiral dive entry and exit techniques
Thermal Flying at North Boulder _____________
_____ Watches Tips to Soar North Boulder http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucjwh6oaN98
______Demonstrates 3 1,000’ gains in thermal lift
______Demonstrates a 3 mile XC flight
______Finds free airspace on aircraft sectional chartRidge Soaring Clinic on _______________
______Top landings
______Side hill landings
______Checking penetration and blowback avoidanceMountain Flying Clinic on ___________________
______Can give verbal analysis of conditions on the hill, demonstrating knowledge of
wind shadows, gradients, lift, sink, laminar air, turbulence and rotors ______Demonstrates strong wind (8 to 15 m.p.h. ) launches and landings
Log book check on ______________
______Must have 5 landings within 10' of a spot after flights w turns on approach
______Must have 3 flights longer than 1 hour
______Must have flown 5 different flying sites
______Must have logged a minimum of 30 flying days.
______Must have logged a total of at least 90 flights.
______Must have logged a minimum of 20 hours of solo airtime
______Must pass the USHGA Intermediate Paragliding written exam.