Overall Tandem Flying Mindset

• Different from solo
• Complete thorough, thoughtful
• Constantly improving, updated

 Personal Paragliding Skill Level

• Current
• Proficient
• Passionate

Equipment

• Current
• Recently Inspected
• Certified
• Familiar

 Passenger Briefing

• Short, to the point
• Comprehensive
• Serious but fun
• Toward best possible passenger performance and enjoyment

Client/ Passenger Interaction

• Fun
• Confidence Inspiring
• Savy, smart
• Sensitive
• Considerate

Launch/ No Launch Decision

• Made independently, not based on passenger or group pressure
• Tandem Specific Decision
• Final decision right before connecting to the glider

 Pre-Flight

• Systematic
• Comprehensive
• Oral
• To be done directly before the actual launch

Low Wind Launch Technique

• Glider laid out properly
• No sticks or tangles
• Brake lines free and clear
• Good cycle
• Spotter Assistance
• Trimmer set appropriately
• Clear runway

Higher Wind Launch Technique

• Check glider before clip in
• Clip in late
• Use passenger and pilot weight as necessary

 In Flight Passenger Management

•  Clear communication, sufficient volume
•  Passenger specific communication
•  Focus on what the passenger enjoys or doesn’t

  Landing Briefing

• Properly timed
• Simple
• Clear
• Condition/site specific
• Legs down and ready to run without being stiff

Flight Plan

·        Terrain Clearance

·        Careful of traffic

·        Sensitive about wake

·        Arrive at LZ

·        Survey LZ

Approach

·        Systematic (S-turn or SW, BS, FNL)

·        Long straight final

 Flare Timing

·          High level of focus and awareness

Post Landing Glider Management

·        Condition specific

·        Emphasis on disconnecting as soon as possible

Post Flight Passenger Management

·          Congratulations

·          Thanks

·          Celebration

·          Appreciation

·          Picture

Overall Professionalism

·         Appearance

·         Demeanor

·         Attire

·         Equipment

·         Attitude

·         Level of sensitivity

Overall USHGA/ FAA Compliance

·        Equipment

·        Conditions

·        Paperwork

·        Flying Behavior

·        Understanding(Legality, Instructional Nature of the Flight)