Paraglider Forms
Here you will find information and forms for the paragliding ratings.
Aviation Radio Operator (ARO rating)
How to get the NZHGPA ARO rating to operate airband radio for HG and PG flying in New Zealand.
1. Download and read TM01 – ARO Aviation Radio Operator Manual and Study Guide
2. Once you’re ready to do the theory test Online ARO Test. (Password: nzhgpa)
3. Once completed the test successfully, keep a copy of the certificate.
4. Contact one of the practical examiners listed here
5. Take your theory certificate and OPMF35 – ARO Aviation Radio Operator to the examiner when you do the practical test.
6. Send the signed form AND the ARO certificate (preferably a scan emailed) to the administrator who will add ARO to your online ratings.
NOTE: To become an ARO examiner, applicants must email a copy of their CAA Flight Radiotelephone Operator to Admin.
Solo Ratings
Meteorology Online Password: met2020
OPMF33 – VFR Online Exam Password: vfr2020
Tandem Ratings
Powered Ratings
Tow Ratings
Tow Pilot Rating:
OPMF78 – PG Tow Pilot Certificate
PG Tow Pilot Exam Password: tow1234
Tow Operator/Instructor Rating:
OPMF70 – Pay-in Tow Operator Certificate
OPMF71 – Payout Tow Operator Certificate
Tow Operator Exam Password: tow2022
OPMF76 – Tow Instructor Certificate
Speedflying Ratings
Instructor Ratings
This handbook is designed to help instructors have a better understanding of the NZHGPA framework, as well as Government Acts that they may operate under.
TM10 – Flight Instructing Guide
This is a resource containing teaching techniques specific to the aviation environment. This has been adpated to suit HG and PG from the CAA instructors guide.
Flight Instructor Code of Conduct
OPMF26 – PG Assistant Instructor Certificate
OPMF27 – PG Instructor Certificate
OPMF45 – PG Instructor Assessment
OPMF76 – Tow Instructor Certificate
OPMF66 – Powered PG Instructor Certificate
OPMF04 – Seminar Attendance Form
OPMF41A – Site assessment for instructors/Coaches
Site assessments are required for all training sites used by instructors or coaches.
149 Self Assessment for Instructors/Coaches
This is a self audit for all instructors and coaches to check compliance and procedures against the NZHGPA OPM.
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Guide
This is a self help guide to Safety Management in Aviation for HG/PG Instructors who are operating as PCBU’s.