Handifly tandem
Handi Fly Tandem pilots master the techniques to fly passengers with limited mobility. They also have extensive knowledge on how to take care of passengers with a wide range of different disabilities to provide them the best possible experience. Certification issued by an APPI handifly master instructor.
Prerequisites
-Have a taste for sharing and the necessary empathy -Owner of a handy friend rating -Non-commercial tandem pilot qualification is needed to enter the course. -Have logged a minimum of 100 tandem flights, master U-shape approach
Training
The handifly tandem course usually lasts 6 days. The duration can vary according to the instructor's decision. A minimum of 2 flights in a solo wheelchair and 10 handi tandem flights as a pilot under the direct control of the instructor are performed during the training. If the weather does not allow it, the training will be extended until the number of flights is reached. The training includes - In-depth theoretical knowledge on the different forms of disabilities - Advanced theoretical knowledge of flight mechanics and piloting with a wheelchair and its particularities (wing loading, drag, piloting, flare and landing, etc.). -A complete review of the specific equipment for tandem handifly operation. -Mental state awareness, control of pilot and passenger emotions -Focus on safety procedures and the specifics of tandem handiflying.
CERTIFICATION
Theoretical exam Online questionnaire of 30 questions 80% success to pass Practical exam: The pilot presents his personal written procedure and briefings developed according to the APPI standard. Flights: Two tandem flights as a pilot. Flawless briefing and safety procedure (according to the pilot's written procedure). Ability to be efficient while taking care of the passengers according to their handicap. Mastering the take-off technique with a wheelchair. Visual control of the glider (look-up), decision, techniques to stop if necessary, acceleration, trajectory control. U-shape approach, min 6 sec straight final, flare and landing inside a 40m diameter target (2 times). One wild card flight possible (unsatisfactory takeoff, approach, landing or accuracy). Any problem in the safety procedure or unsafe action, the exam is immediately failed. Issued by an APPI handifly master instructor.
PREROGATIVES
At the end of the class, if theoretical and practical exams are satisfactory, the participant will be certified "Handifly tandem" with status "in progress" They have the prerogative to fly lightly handicapped passengers
EVOLUTION
Once they have logged a minimum of 15 additional handi tandem flights, they provide complete report to the handifly master. if the documentation is satisfactory, the handifly rating status will be turned to "validated" the owner has the prerogative to fly handicapped passengers