Hang Gliding and Paragliding Volume 44 / Issue 1: January 2014 | Page 15

Paragliding competitions sanctioned for
2014 include:

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June 22-28: Rat Race/Sprint

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July 5-12: Chelan Flats

The association has an ongoing role
in developing safe practices for the flying
community. Accident reporting is important to the growth and understanding of our sport. USHPA encourages
pilots to contribute to a culture of safety
by self-reporting accidents. The accident
reporting material provided by pilots remains anonymous, but the information
is used in published accident reports and
is often included in training materials. Members are required to report
accidents involving third-party injuries
or property damage, where an insurance
claim may be made. Clarification was
provided for a “reportable accident” for
tandem instructional flights and can
now be found in the standard procedures
and training information packages.
The board approved the Tandem
committee's recommendations to adopt
guidelines for tandem flying with
children, addressing use of a solo wing,
weight differences using spreader bars,
and how to provide back protection
for children. The board adopted these
guidelines. The board-approved changes
in the Tandem SOP 12-02.12, recommending tandem operations be limited
to the manufacturer’s placard limitations.
The board adopted the Towing committee’s recommended changes for the
appointment of towing administrators,
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