| DHV |
DHV Description |
CEN |
CEN Description |
| 1 |
Paragliders with simple and very
forgiving flying characteristics |
Standard |
For the inexperienced pilot and
pilots seeking relaxed flying. Very stable, rapid recovery with
no pilot input, easy predictable handling. |
| 1-2 |
Paragliders with good-natured
flying characteristics. [min. BHPA Club Pilot] |
Performance |
For the experienced
pilot who flies 'actively' and is familiar with normal recovery
techniques. Generally stable with straightforward recovery
though this may require pilot input, predictable handling.
Recommended for regularly flying pilots.
[min. BHPA Pilot] |
| 2 |
Paragliders with demanding
flying characteristics and potentially dynamic reactions to
turbulence and pilot errors.
[min. BHPA Pilot] |
| 2-3 |
Paragliders with very demanding
flying characteristics and potentially violent reactions to
turbulence. Recommended for experienced and regularly practised
pilots.
[min BHPA Advanced Pilot] |
Competition |
For the very
experienced advanced pilot who flies almost every day. This
pilot will need very highly developed skills at avoiding and
recovering from all departures from normal flight.
Possibly only marginal stability, recovery may require
skilled accurate piloting and may need time, possibly demanding
handling.
[min. BHPA Advanced Pilot] |
| 3 |
Paragliders with very demanding
flying characteristics and potentially very violent reactions to
turbulence and pilot errors, little scope for pilot errors. For
the very experienced, highly skilled expert competition pilots.
[min. BHPA Advanced Pilot] |
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Chairman BHPA Flying and Safety Committee. |
