Submitted on December 19, 2007 - 8:51pm.
The SHV have announce new regulations regarding Speed-Flying in Switzerland from 01/01/08 as posted on their website:
French: http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/f/verband/tmp_speed.htm
German: http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/d/verband/tmp_speed.htm
Important Note: The following is a translation also includes some missing details which are included in the following PDF file - http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/d/downloads/speedflying/Speedflyer_Merkblatt_1_f.pdf
English Translation: SHV-FSVL - "Speedflying" Information
F - http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/f/downloads/speedflying/Speedflyer_Merkblatt_1_f.pdf Notice Speedflying (1)/ D - http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/d/downloads/speedflying/Speedflyer_Merkblatt_1_d.pdf Notice Speedflying (1)/ F - http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/d/downloads/speedflying/Speedflyer_Merkblatt_2_f.pdf Notice Speedflying (2)/ D - http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/d/downloads/speedflying/Speedflyer_Merkblatt_2_d.pdf
Notice Speedflying (2)
The Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) / Switzerland. Hanggliding Association (SHV)
FAQ on the "speedflying" (10.12.2007)
What are the requirements to practice speedflying?
Until 31.12.2007: Paragliding License (pilot minimum age: 16 years)
From 01.01.2008: Paragliding License with speedflying extension (pilot minimum age: 16 years)
Transitional arrangements for existing "Speed Flyers": Pilots have until 01.04.2008 to obtain the required Speedflying extension.
What exactly is the training for speedflying?
The license "speedflying" is an extension of the license for paragliding. This means that the license is an ESSENTIAL CONDITION for the practice of the speedflying.
The extension speedflying can be made in its entirety with an instructor of speedflying.
The training is done in accordance to the Guidelines and training inspection sheet of the SHV-FSVL.
After the training, the student takes an exam directly with the instructor. This confirms the granting of the extension to speedflying and SHV-FSVL enters the 'speedflying extension' in the pilot's license.
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How do I find an instructor of speedflying?
Instructors of speedflying are paragliding instructors who have passed a supplementary examination in speedflying.
This is taking place mid-December 2007, we can not yet provide their names.
A list of all instructors speedflying will be available on http://www.shv-fsvl.ch/ as soon as December 20, 2007.
Does my paragliding insurance cover me for the practice of the speedflying ?
Yes, at the moment, pilots insurance contracted through the FSVL also applies to the speedflying. The air-law guidelines must clearly be respected.
What is a speedflying wing ?
The FSVL take the definition as stated by the manufacturer: In Switzerland, in order to fly with a wing sold as a "speedflying" or "speedriding" wing, the extension of the license for paragliding in speedflying is mandatory. If FSVL or its experts have noted that a wing is sold in a category to which it does not match, FSVL will contact the manufacturer and inform the world of free flight.
(Currently, a physical and technical definition might be founded on the basis of wing loading and profile of the wing. But it is difficult to predict the evolution of these wings).
What do I have to attention as a pilot speedflying ?
The air law regulations must be respected, in particular the 'Regulations for aircraft of special categories' (OACS, RS 748,941)
The most important:
* The holder of a 'Speed Flyer' needs for liability claims by third parties on the ground, a liability insurance of at least one million CHF (art. 10 OACS).
* The speedflyer must carry proof of insurance while in the operation of a "Speed Flyer'(article 10 OACS).
* The wings of speedflying must be fitted with a distinctive mark clearly visible affixed to the underside surface sustentatrices. The distinctive markings must match the registration contained on the speedflyer certificate of insurance liability (art.11a of the Ordinance on distinctive markings aircraft; OMDA, RS748.216.1).
* Launching and landings are not allowed on public roads and on public ski slopes (art. 8 OACS).
* Collections of people, buildings, public roads, ski slopes, public transport facilities, including railways, cable cars and ski-lifts, as well as power lines or other cables are to be bypassed or overflown at a sufficient safe distance (article 8 OACS).
In addition, each pilot speedflying must behave according to the Code of Conduct:
Practice speedflying in areas marked for this purpose.
Learn about the region (with lifts, local clubs and schools flight).
Enforcing the agreements to the letter.
Avoid absolutely Wildlife protection zones and all areas at risk of avalanche.
Wear a helmet, goggles and a back protection.
Further information:
The Federal Office for Civil Aviation, 3003 Bern (www.bazl.admin.ch)
Swiss Hanggliding Association, Seefeldstrasse 224, 8008 Zurich
(Tel: 044 / 387 46 80, http://www.shv-fsvl.ch , info@shv-fsvl.ch )
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