Hang Gliding, Paragliding and Parascending
- Hang gliding, paragliding and parascending training may only be undertaken under the supervision of a person holding a British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Senior Instructor Licence operating within a BHPA registered school.
- Hang gliders, paragliders and parascending equipment purchased or used by Members must comply with the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association airworthiness requirements as set down in their Technical Manual.
- Hang gliding, paragliding and parascending must be undertaken only at British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association approved sites.
- Members may undertake dual/tandem flights on hang gliders, paragliders or wing ascending canopies (this specifically excludes round canopies) with a pilot holding the appropriate British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association dual licence.
Members are not permitted to undertake dual/tandem flights using round canopies. - When overseas, professional instructors/pilots must hold the relevant national qualification or equivalent.
- The flying of powered hang gliders and powered paragliders must fully comply with the appropriate rules above.