Get Partial Training Cost Reimbursed
USPPA will reimburse part of a pilot's training cost when they achieve
PPG2 or Instructor rating. This is to reward those who take shortcuts that
can be, in the long run, so terribly disappointing.
This page supersedes all forms that may be in the field.
How it Works & Requirements
1. Earn your USPPA PPG2 rating from any current and qualified
USPPA/USUA
PPG instructor which makes you elligible for a $100 reimbursement.
Earning the Instructor rating makes you eligible for a $200 reimbursement or
$100 if you have already received a prior reimbursement.
2. Submit a reimbursement request form signed by you and
the instructor testifying that training was given and the syllabus was used
in its entirety.
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 up to the stated limits.
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 are depleted or as directed by the board.
If you are interested in promoting training by contributing to this
program, USPPA can accept tax-deductible donations for this purpose. Thanks
for your help! |
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!
Picture: Tandem training
flight back when doing so on wheels was legal. |
