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Getting
Rated
This describes the process to recognize your flight skills
through USPPA/USUA pilot ratings. A new pilot seeks out a USPPA instructor by finding the nearest school
on the Schools page. That instructor will
describe their schools charges and training program. Upon completion of any
rating the pilot submits his USPPA rating application along with the
instructors signature and dues (if new member). You will receive a card
indicating his new rating within 30 days.
There is no charge for becoming rated.
PDF Ratings Program | Rating
Application
The process for instructors is the same only they go through
an Instructor Administrator who fills out and signs the rating application.
To get PPG Ratings PPG1 through PPG3
Rating Application
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| No experience |
Experienced |
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each rating, PPG1 through PPG3, building experience and demonstrating
skills as you go. Written tests go along with skills demonstration for
each level. A pilot may also proceed immediately to the PPG3 rating (and
take only the PPG3 test) if he has logged the time, takes the appropriate
written and demonstrates the necessary skills. |
Show logged experience, pass the written test
then demonstrate skills and knowledge at the appropriate level to an
instructor. The pilot and instructor signs and mails in the waiver and
rating application.
A pilot can earn, at once, whichever rating he has can
demonstrate the skills for, passes the written test and has
logged experience for. |
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Once these are complete, the instructor
fills out the rating application and mails it to USPPA.
Pilot then gets card back reflecting his/her Rating |
To get an Instructor Rating
Note: Instructor Applicants must have a PPG3 Rating
which can be earned concurrently with their instructor training for those
having the requisite experience.
All applicants must:
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Meets the Requirements, Experience and
Minimums as outlined for the Instructor Rating,
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Agree to, sign and submit the Rating
Application, Instuctor committment and the Minimum Training Standards
forms and,
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Pass the written test.
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Instructor from
other organizations |
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Successfully complete an Instructor Clinic
given by an Instructor Administer
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Apprentice with an Instructor for 20 hours
and pass an evaluation by an Instructor Administrator |
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Present proof of qualification from
other organization.
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Submitting written recommendations from
two USHGA or USPPA/USUA Instructors attesting that they are familiar with
the USPPA requirements and the applicant is competent to meet them.
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To
get a a Tandem Instructor Rating
Note: Tandem Applicants must
first be Instructors or earn their instructor rating concurrently.
All applicants must:
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Meets the Requirements, Experience and
Minimums as outlined for the Tandem Trainee,
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Become a USUA member.
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Agree to, sign and submit the Rating
Application, Instuctor committment and the Minimum Training Standards
forms and,
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Become a Tandem Trainee by taking a
Tandem Rating Clinic, gain the requisite experience flying with rated
pilots as passenger. This experience must be gained in 12 months from
becoming a trainee.
Take
the Tandem Ratings test.
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Instructors |
Instructor from
other organizations |
| 1. Fill
out the USUA Transition Application.
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