OPMF01_Student Pilot_ Temporary Membership

How this form works:

> The Student Pilot, the Parent/Guardian (where applicable), the School/Instructor email, and the Administrator will all get a PDF copy of this Temporary Membership once the form is submitted;

> Please retain the PDF copy automatically sent to your email, for your records, and if it needs to be shown to an instructor;

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

The provision of this Student Pilot Temporary Membership Certificate in no way guarantees that you are Fit and Proper to be granted Permanent Pilot Certificates or ratings.

To qualify for NZHGPA Certificates or Ratings, you must first apply for FULL Membership on our website, complete a Fit and Proper Person Declaration and have this approved.

This Temporary Membership entitles you, as the Student Pilot, to be instructed and trained in the skills of handling and flying a Hang Glider or Paraglider.

Note: This medical declaration does not necessarily exclude a person from participating in training or flight. If you have any questions with this declaration, please ask your instructor as to the suitability and/or any special requirements.

It is important to declare any of the below medical conditions truthfully to be eligible for the Student Pilot Temporary Membership.

1. I hereby declare that I do not suffer from any of the following specific conditions:

a) Epilepsy or other periodic disturbance of consciousness, giddiness, panic or anxiety attacks, motion sickness, neurological disorders or history of sever head injury;

b) Diabetes requiring insulin therapy;

c) Heart Condition: high or low blood pressure, chest pains or Angina Pectoris or any form of heart disease;

d) Episodes of shortness of breath or lung disease;

e) Chronic ear or sinus disease;

f) Psychiatric disorder;

g) A history of alcoholism or drug addiction;

h) Any condition requiring regular medication with antihistamines, antihistaminics, antispasmodics, sedatives or narcotics;

i) Physical impairment, recent sprains or muscular injuries, dislocations, bone disorders, fragile skin, prosthetics or known disability;

j) Pregnancy.

2. I also declare that: I do not have any established history of or currently suffer from any other medical condition, disease or disability, either physical or mental health or serious behavioural problems, any visual defect, or take any medication which would be likely to affect my ability to fly a glider safely;

Should a medical condition exist which would disqualify a candidate from this declaration, a Medical Examiner's Certificate may be sought. Contact admin@nzhgpa.org.nz for further advice. 

WARNING: Under New Zealand law, it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to sue anyone, if you are injured.  The New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) scheme provides limited assistance for injury.  Visitors to New Zealand are strongly recommended to have FULL insurance covering injury, illness, and cancellation.

1. It is a Civil Aviation requirement that, to hang glide or paraglide in New Zealand, all student pilots are a bonified member of a hang gliding organisation (CAR 106.5(a));

2. I agree to comply with all rules & regulations pertaining to the sport of hang gliding and paragliding, and to follow all student pilot and safety instructions provided to me;

3. Temporary Membership of the NZHGPA is limited to those privileges of membership only;

4. As a member, you will enjoy the benefits of the NZHGPA's Third Party Insurance Policy, but only whilst under supervision of an Instructor or Pilot in Command;

5. I acknowledge that there is an inherent risk in participating in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding. I willingly accept all the risks of hang gliding and/or paragliding, including, without limitation, the risks and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss, resulting there from for any reason. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of hang gliding and/or paragliding is derived, in part, from the freedom of flight, and that inherent risks of flying contribute to such enjoyment and excitement;

6. The NZHGPA does NOT endorse or recommend any one particular school or instructor; a full list can be found on the NZHGPA website http://www.nzhgpa.org.nz/learn-more/paragliding-schools;

7. It is understood that any instruction or trial flight is entered into, as a sole arrangement, and/or agreement, between the student memeber and the school, instructor and/or Pilot in Command of the aircraft providing the training or flight;

8. The NZHGPA is NOT liable for any financial loss, travel plans, damage, physical or mental injury of a student pilot member. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies a customer has under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, or any other New Zealand law;

9. Personal Information is held pursuant to the Privacy Act 2020;

10. Temporary Membership and benefits of membership are VALID FOR ONE FULL DAY (a full day may be used over two part days) of Hang Gliding or Paragliding training, and is only valid on the day that the tuition takes place, and only under supervision of a qualified Instructor;

11. The ONE DAY of Hang Gliding or Paragliding tuition must be completed within 30 days of the temporary membership being purchased;

12. The ONE DAY temporary membership cannot be applied for and used twice.  To continue training beyond the one day membership, the student MUST enrol under FULL STUDENT MEMBERSHIP;

13. The Temporary Membership is NON-REFUNDABLE;

14. If under the age of 18 years, a parent or guardian must sign this Temporary Pilot Membership Student Form on behalf of the applicant.

Note:

If you wish to continue your training and sign up for a STUDENT PILOT MEMBERSHIP with the NZHGPA, you can get 20$ OFF;

• Use discount code LEARN2FLY at checkout on the NZHGPA website.