Get Partial Training Cost Reimbursed
USPPA will reimburse part of a pilot's training cost when they achieve
their PPG1, PPG2 or PPG3 rating within limits listed below. The goal is to
encourage thorough training through complete use of the syllabus,
simulators, ground work and skill building.
How it Works & Requirements
1. Use a current and qualified
USPPA/USUA
PPG instructor to get training for the rating you desire and qualify
for. The USPPA/USUA syllabus must be used and filled
out for each rating obtained. Pass the tests, accumulate the requisite
experience and demonstrate the specified skills. For the PPG2, our basic
pilot rating, those are pretty straight forward. The most difficult is that
you must consistently be able to land, after a power-off glide from 300 feet
high, within 40 foot of a target.
Instructor payment is up to you and it doesn't have to be the same
instructor as who gave you all your training, but the one that gave you the rating must fill out the
reimbursement form.
2. Pilot submits the following:
A. Rating application.
B. Signed reimbursement request form. This must be signed by you and
the instructor testifying that training was given, the syllabus was used
and that payment was made to the instructor.
C. Copy of the first syllabus page for each rating obtained showing
that it was properly filled out.
3. A check will be sent within approximately 30 days to your address as
listed in our membership file.
4. The pilot seeking reimbursement must actually pay for training that is equal to or greater
than what is claimed on the rebate. It is reimbursement for training
actually paid.
5. Amounts reimbursed areo: From no rating to PPG1 is $50, PPG1 to
PPG2 is $150, PPG2 to PPG3 $50. Amounts are cumulative so if you go from no
rating to the PPG2, the reimbursement is $200. If you go from no rating to
PPG3 the amount is $250.
Who is Eligible?
Any powered paraglider pilot is eligible. Non-USPPA members must join
concurrently with the application. You can submit your membership application payment simultaneously
with the reimbursement application, including membership payment.
Funding & Duration
We are using a combination of general funds and charitable donations, the
largest of which came from the Parastars club in 2006. The program will
continue until funds devoted to it ($20,000) are used up which means it will
likely go through 2010.
If you are interested in promoting training by contributing to this
program, USPPA can accept tax-deductible donations for this purpose. |
Training is a key element of success. This helps offset a part of its
cost for those who opt for complete training through
the ratings program. The idea
came from Training Committee Chairman Chris Bowles during a mid-July meeting as a constructive way to
use donated and accumulated funds. Everybody liked it.
The program should benefit the sport by encouraging more thorough training. Our organization
has the benefit of extremely low overhead and this is a way to put the funds
back to the public good. Thanks
to those who have donated and to our members for supporting the mission that
makes this possible! |
