• OPMF36A_WOF_PG_Equip

    PG Harness/Emergency Parachute WOF (REV1.7 31/08/26)
    OPMF36A_WOF_PG_Equip

  • How this form works

  • The Owner/Pilot, Authorised WOF Inspector, and Admin will automatically receive a PDF copy of their application.

    Each step of the signature process will be actioned automatically, when the required email fields are filled, once the applicant submits the form.

    This form is a controlled document, managed by the NZHGPA, under the delegation of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

     

  • Form Instructions

  • 1. Complete all areas where applicable;

    2. Harnesses and emergency parachutes must pass this inspection every 12 months, or every 100 hrs, or at the manufacturer's recommended interval, whichever comes first;

    3. Student and Tandem passenger harnesses, karabiners, and back protection must meet specific NZHGPA requirements;

    4. There are two options for completing this form:

      i. Owner/Pilot Checks: checks on recreational glider equipment may be carried out by the OWNER/PILOT, with minimum PG2 certificate, under supervision of an Authorised WOF Inspector.

      ii. Authorised WOF Inspector Checks: checks can be done soley by the Authorised WOF Inspector;

    5. If you are an Authorised WOF inspector assessing your own glider equipment, select Authorised WOF inspector.

    6. If equipment does NOT pass inspection, fill out OPMF10_Equipment Grounding Notification and drop file in relevant section.

    7. Pilot is to report any DEFECTS with paraglider, hang glider, and speedwing equipment in NZ (i.e. incorrectly installed reserves, carabiners not fit for purpose, non rated maillons, faulty equipment, unacceptable repairs); fill out OPMF08_Equipment DEFECT Report. 

  • Owner/Pilot Section

    & Equipment Details

  • Equipment Checklist

  • 1. Harness Details*
    Rows
  • 2. Harness (see *Form Instructions above)*
  • 2aa. Tandem Pilot Harness Check*
    Rows
  • 2a. Harness Check*
    Rows
  • 2b. Back protector fitted, sized and functioning to NZHGPA standards:*
  • 2c. Is Harness fitted with a Reserve Parachute (TANDEM PILOT requirement - answer YES):*
  • 2d. Reserve Parachute Details*
    Rows
  • 2e. Reserve has been correctly repacked in the last 12 months.*
  • 2f. Reserve Parachute Check*
    Rows

  • Safety Notices

  • Find NZHGPA published safety notices here:

    https://nzhgpa.org.nz/safety-notices/

  • 3. Check for Safety Notices (https://nzhgpa.org.nz/safety-notices/)*
  • Specify Inspection Type*

  • Owner/Pilot Inspections

  • Checks on SOLO harnesses and parachutes may be carried out by the OWNER/PILOT with minimum PG2 certificate and under supervision of an authorised WOF Inspector.  In this case, the OWNER/PILOT signs below to verify they carried out the checks under supervision.

  • Owner/Pilot Signature Date *
     - -
    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year

  • Authorised WOF Inspector

    Reserved for Assessment
  • ASSESSMENT*
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  • Owner/Pilot Inspection - Authorised WOF Inspector Declaration

    I hereby certify that the OWNER/PILOT (min PG2) has inspected the above equipment, under my supervision, and this equipment has PASSED its inspection.

    If the Authorised WOF Inspector has any doubts as to the airworthiness of this equipment, they shall refer to the equipment manufacturer and NOT sign this form;

    The Authorised WOF Inspector accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY for defects caused after further use of the equipment.

  • Authorised WOF Inspector Declaration

    I hereby certify that I have inspected the above equipment and this equipment has PASSED its inspection.

    If the Authorised WOF Inspector has any doubts as to the airworthiness of this equipment, they shall refer to the equipment manufacturer and NOT sign this form;

    The Authorised WOF Inspector accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY for defects caused after further use of the equipment.

  • Date of PASSED Inspection*
     - -
    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
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