ITP - Instructor Training  Program

A three day intensive that is required by our National Association to become a paragliding instructor.

This clinic is a rich experience where experienced pilots come to share information, knowledge and understanding about the sport of paragliding and receive training to become USHGA certified paragliding instructors.
 

Prerequisites:  (Must have all of the following before attending this clinic)
Para lll rating, Standard Red Cross First Aid card or equivalent, at least 200 days of flying and 300 flights or more, 2 of the following clinics: ridge soaring, thermal, tandem, or towing.

Before or during clinic:  Must pass the FAA fundamentals of instruction test.
 

During clinic:  Pass written exam, pass lesson plans, pass practical presentations and demonstrations classes.

After ITP clinic:  Must complete instructor apprenticeship (must have taught at least one student through entire Para ll rating) and pass the instructor evaluation process.

Clinic Feedback:
 

"It has been a very intense session led by a very wise man...Ken did a great job and was not a talker/lecturer.  He spoke only when necessary and when he did it was very meaningful.  He walks and talks with a deep sense of inner calm and it shows in his ability to teach.  I feel especially sure that he was the best person to help our group."  Brad Weiss - Melbourne Beau, FL

"Excellent program for learning the psychology of learning, therefore "how to read people".  How to work hard and keep it fun!  Many great PEARLS of wisdom from a gifted instructor." - Terry Alford - Bradenton, FL
 

"... This was as engaging as x-c flying all weekend...maybe more.  Ken has mastered the subject matter as well as the presentation to prospective instructors and adds real insights to the instruction process." - Bo Criss - Salt Lake City, UT

"Ken is the most insightful, helpful and experienced instructor I have come across.  I feel dramatically more prepared and confident in my instructing ability.  I have more tools and understanding of learning processes, both psychological and physical. - David Kestner - Santa Cruz, Ca
 

"Ken has so much to give and shares all his experience without conditions, freely and compassionately." - Paul Pearce - SC

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