Do you need a Licence to paraglide in NZ?
Then you can paraglide and continue to grow your flying skills and experiences and adventures for many years. The PG2 is the license required to fly unsupervised in NZ, this is administered through the New Zealand Hand Gliding and Paragliding Association (NZHGPA) that operates under Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
How much does a new paraglider cost?
A paraglider is the cheapest, simplest aircraft in the world. Prices for a complete set of gear range from $3,000-$6,000, and training for a basic license (USHPA’s P2, which qualifies a student to fly on their own, without a tandem pilot) costs around $1,000.
Can you buy a paraglider?
Whether you are looking to buy a new paraglider, paramotor, harness, or resereve – we are here for you. We are the US importer for Advance Paragliders, GIN Gliders, NOVA Wings, High Adventure Beamer Reserves, Companion Reserves, SupAir Harnesses and Naviter Oudie Instruments.
How much does a power paraglider cost?
So how much does paramotoring cost? Buying new, you should be able to buy all of the necessary equipment, and get yourself trained for about £9000, or $14000 for US pilots.
How do I become a paraglider in NZ?
This course consists of 12 days of intensive training. Expect to devote a minimum of five+ hours per lesson day to complete this course. The PG2 is the license required to fly unsupervised in NZ, this is administered through the NZHGPA. At the end of your PG2 license course, you will be a pilot.
Are Paramotors legal in New Zealand?
In order to fly a hang glider, paraglider, paramotor, or powered hang glider in New Zealand, pilots must be a member of a hang gliding organisation and hold an appropriate pilot certificate. Here is a reminder of the basic legal requirements to fly these aircraft.
How hard is it to learn paragliding?
How hard is it to learn paragliding? The learning of the basic physical skills is relatively easy; substantially easier than learning the basic skills of hang gliding. Paragliding is almost certainly the easiest form of flying to get started in.
Do I need a certification to paraglide?
Do I need a license to fly? Paragliders are regulated under the Federal Regulations Section 103 and therefore a license is not required to paraglide. In essence, paragliding is a self regulated sport under the authority of the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA).