Wings & Waves | assessments for tandem and instructor rating

assessment for tandem / instructor rating

NZ rating

If you would like to fly tandems or teach in NZ, you need to gain the NZ required ratings. Wings & Waves Ltd employs paragliding and kitesurfing instructors at times during the summer. Those who can instruct both codes are preferred. A high level of experience is expected. Ratings from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France are preferred. For any other, please ask us.

The NZHGPA recognises certain overseas tandem and instructor ratings. A list is in our OPM and includes France, Germany, Switzerland, England, Australia at present, but that can change. Please make sure to read the relevant pages carefully as the requirements may change. Instructors and tandem pilots are expected to know the NZ rules and regulations for paragliding well.

transfer / assessment process

I suggest you first email or call Eva (+64 21-727 013) or email Wings & Waves or the NZHGPA training manager or for advice before embarking on this process.

Generally, this is how it works:

join the NZHGPA as a full member
make yourself familiar with all NZHGPA rules in the OPM regarding the rating you require, e.g. our NZHGPA operations manual "assessment process", but also all sections that apply to you as a future instructor / tandem pilot. This document is currently password protected and can only be viewed by NZHGPA members. Please contact us to give you the relevant information. Please asked Eva for the relevant up-to-date links.
check the requirements for the assessment and please come well prepared to ensure you will pass. The forms below will list what you need to bring and what you need to do. Talk it through with us before you come over.
you may need to sit a theory test which is not available online. It is only at PG2 / intermediate level which should be easy for instructors and tandem pilots.
You will need to sit an online VFR (Visual flight rules) test.
do the practical assessment with us and sit the tests.
we will inform you and the training manager of the result of your assessment
if successful, we will forward your tests, documents and the signed forms to the NZHGPA for processing