Beginner Hang Gliding Rating (H-1)

A Beginner pilot needs to have basic skills necessary for ground handling and flying with in significant operating limitations. The most updated information can be downloaded from the USPHA website. This is a summary of skills required for H1 hang glider rating.

H1 Rating Required Witness Tasks

1. Set up and pre-flight of glider and harness

2. Demonstrate proper ground handling of equipment

3. With each flight, demonstrate method(s) of establishing that pilot is hooked in

4. Launch unassisted showing smooth transition to flying with correct angle of attack and direction control

5. Airspeed recognition and control

6. Two flights, predetermined to show:

• Constant airspeed
• Smooth straight flight towards a pre-selected target
• Safe, smooth landing, on feet, into wind.

7. Two flights, predetermined to show:

• Confident, slight variation in airspeed showing awareness and control of airspeed envelope
• Smoothly increasing airspeed, smoothly slowing airspeed showing good control, familiarity, and anticipation of safe envelope, without losing control. Airspeed to remain well above stall speed.
• Safe, smooth landing, on feet, into wind.

8. Shows ability to recognize and understand how different wind conditions at this site will affect their flights.

• Wind direction
• Wind velocity
• Terrain Shape
• Obstructions

Finally pilot must pass USHPA Hang Gliding Beginner written exam.

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