OPMF35_ARO

1. The person filing the report will automatically receive a PDF copy of this submission;
2. This form will be filed with the Operations Manager.

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

1. Study the ARO technical manual located on the NZHGPA website;
2. Complete the theory test: NZHGPA ARO THEORY TEST; Exam code: nzhgpa;
3. Take the theory completion certificate and your airband radio to one of the approved ARO Practical Examiners;

1. Use the UHF radios or airband on the Hang Gliding frequency (check first that the channel is clear) for the below practice calls;
2. The Examiner will give a description of the situation that the call is to report, eg you are a paraglider thermaling at the 6000ft near Mt Sefton, intending to glide down and land at the campground near White Horse Hill. It would be useful to have the aeronautical chart for local MBZ available so you can discuss the reporting positions and the alternatives if not close to a reporting position;
3. The Examiner will make a pretend aircraft position report, for the student to respond to, that follows on from the student's position report.

Examiner Declaration

I hereby certify that the above named Pilot has completed all the task requirements to an acceptable level, in accordance with the NZHGPA Operations & Procedures Manual, for the issue of the ARO Certificate.