Second Edition now available !

A primer for the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia Exams – reference material for Restricted, Intermediate and Advanced theory exams for both Hang Glider and Paraglider pilots.

This Second Edition builds and expands on the earlier edition that was written after the author had found it difficult finding information backing the HGFA study guides. The new edition has been updated for the 2015 revision of the HGFA Operations Manual including motorised hang gliding and paragliding operations as per the March 2015 Ops Manual.

For Ops Man update Nov 2015 see Skysailor Jan 2016 p33.

The Australia-wide price of $33.00 includes handling charges $4.98 (packing, post & PayPal) and GST $3.01.

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Chapters include:

• How Does a Glider Fly?

Definitions backed by aeronautical theory

• Rules & Regulations

Australian law governing foot-launched gliders, the HGFA Operations Manual, rules of the air, a discussion of the available aviation charts and relevant aviation acronyms.

• Flying Safety

Airmanship, safety, maintenance and discussions on staying out of trouble and what to do if finding yourself in trouble.

• Weather & Wind

Safe piloting requires competent use of the internet for weather forecasting, reading the landscape and conditions for turbulence, understanding weather terminology, and an ability to read the clouds.

• Overall – Information on safety is provided throughout the handbook and internet, text and DVD references are provided for further study.

The Links page provides links to the Handbook references.