AMENDMENT: changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme.
Hang gliding, paragliding and parascending training may only be undertaken under the supervision of a person holding a British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Senior Instructor Licence operating within a BHPA registered school.
Hang gliders, paragliders and parascending equipment purchased or used by Members must comply with the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association airworthiness requirements as set down in their Technical Manual.
Hang gliding, paragliding and parascending must be undertaken only at British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association approved sites.
Members aged 14 years and over may undertake instruction and solo flights in paragliding and parascending. Members aged 14 years and over may undertake instruction in hang gliding, but must be aged 16 or over in order to undertake solo flights.
Scouts and Explorer Scouts may undertake dual/tandem flights on hang gliders, paragliders or ascending canopies with a pilot holding the appropriate British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association dual licence.
When overseas, professional instructors/pilots must hold the relevant national qualification.
The flying of powered hang gliders and powered paragliders must fully comply with the appropriate rules above.
