Tandem Clinic

This course is for acquiring a TII or TIII rating and is two days of testing and instruction for those who would like to become ambassadors for the sport of Paragliding by being able to fly tandem passengers.
 

Tandem I Class

Prerequisite: Advanced rating, turbulence sign off, 200 hours of logged airtime, or 100 hours with 500 flights of at least 500 feet vertical descent, or 100 hours with 500 flights of 2 minutes or longer.  

This rating is a student tandem rating and will allow the pilot to practice tandem flights with other rated USHGA pilots.

This is usually but not necessarily an individualized private course. Please contact us to arrange.

Tandem ll Clinic

Prerequisite: current USHGA tandem l rating, at least 25 logged tandem flights 2 minutes or longer. This two day clinic can only be attended if the preceding requirements have been met.

This rating allows the recipient to fly with passengers who are current plasticized card holding Para l USHGA members. Temporary rating forms are not accepted. Must attend clinic to receive rating and must receive endorsement by the candidate's Regional Director. Tandem ll pilots can not accept any form of remuneration for their services.
 

Tandem lll (Tandem Instructor) Clinic

Prerequisite: the same as Tandem ll. This rating allows the recipient to fly recreational or instructional flights with students who have in their possession a USHGA student rating (or higher).  This is the only commercial tandem rating. If you want to pass the tandem clinic it is recommended that you have 40 or more tandem flights before attending. Tandem proficiency skill level is required for achieving this rating. Must attend clinic to receive rating and must receive endorsement by the candidate's Regional Director after having attended the clinic.
 

Clinic Feedback

"This clinic is so well planned.  It is a very effective learning tool and I would recommend this clinic to any advanced paraglider pilot seeking a tandem rating." W Ross, AK
 

"... exceptional wealth of knowledge and intelligent, easy to understand, patient explanations. I look forward to attending more clinics and learning more from Ken in the near future." -S Ward, CO

"The location (POTM) is ideal for getting the flights needed.  The instruction is based on years of experience!" - Sean Janson -Highlands Ranch, CO
 

"...a truly good clinic...thorough and complete. Ken's experience is a great asset." - Xavier Girin

"The syllabus was very complete and extremely helpful.  Ken's wealth of knowledge and candid willingness to share his experience is admirable since it ultimately enriches the sport." D Champaign, CO
 

"Two-can Fly clinics are always great for group dynamics -- learning from everyone.  Ken's got a great way of teaching groups. He's the best!"            M Hollingsworth, WA

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