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How to become a PG pilot

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1. Completion of PG pilot training

2. LAA website

After completing the training, the pilot will move to LAA web portal. Here you will get detailed information about the next steps. To simplify the whole process for new holders of the personal certificate after completing the exam at the PG school, we will guide you through the whole process in detail below on this page.

3. Physically obtaining a pilot's license

Detailed information for obtaining a pilot's license hereAfter completing the training, it is necessary to send the following to the LAA by email within 90 days of the final exam: klepisova@laacr.cz, tel. 242 403 274 The price for issuing a pilot's license is the same for LAA members and non-members.

  1. Personal identification card certified by the operational inspector.
  2. A medical certificate issued by a designated aviation physician. For free non-motorized flying on a single-seat PK and ZK and on a single-seat motor PK, it is possible to have examination by a general practitioner.
  3. A color passport-sized photo - legibly marked with the name. It can also be sent by e-mail, but only in JPEG format and with a resolution of up to 200 dpi.
  4. Proof of payment of the administrative fee (transfer order, possibly a copy of the receipt, type C only) – more information about prices here. if you are applying for a qualification at the same time, the fees are added together. When visiting in person, payment can be made on site in cash (we do not accept payment cards). More info How to pay for services.

 

4. Creating an account with LAA

1. All information about LAA membership hereMembership in the LAA is not mandatory, but the advantage is the possibility of taking out mandatory statutory insurance. If the pilot is not a member of the LAA, he must take out mandatory insurance individually abroad.

     Benefits of LAA membership:

    • possibility to take out statutory liability insurance 
    • possibility to take out other insurance 
    • monthly copy of Pilot magazine delivered to your mailbox 
    • personal account administration in LAA 
    • possibility of membership in the PG Association and receiving member benefits 

2. Filling out the application form – more information  Application to LAA CR

3.   Voluntary registration with the PG Association – for membership in the PG Association and the possibility of drawing benefits, it is enough to tick the PG Association membership in the LAA application – if the pilot does not tick the PG Association membership, he/she does not automatically become a member of the Association. Contributions to the LAA payments are divided between all 4 associations associated with the LAA, and for non-members of the PG Association, the PG Association receives only 1/4 of the amount intended for the PG associations from the contributions. The PG Association subsequently uses this amount to support its members.           Benefits of membership in the PG Association:    

    • lower prices for season tickets for starting places 
    • lower entry fees at races supported by the PG Association
    • free participation in the ČPP Cup 
    • use of towing support 
    • opportunity to participate in the Talented Youth program 
    • possibility of receiving start-up support 
    • possibility to draw support from a weather probe 
    • possibility to receive support for educational events 
    • the opportunity to attend the general meeting and participate in the events of the PG Association 
    • Payment of membership fee – more information How to pay for services.
    • In the MY LAA section, you can then obtain information about all your paid services, as well as the option to download your Pilot License in PDF. 

4. Payment of membership fee – more information How to pay for services

5. Send the application by email or by e-mail tinakova@laacr.cz or physically at the LAA address

6. Conclusion of statutory insurance according to the decree - more information hereWe recommend an insurance limit of 1,500,000 Euros with a clause valid for the whole world (1150 CZK)

7. In the case of operation in the Czech Republic, the pilot is covered by statutory health insurance in the event of an accident and treatment. In the case of travel outside the Czech Republic, one cannot rely on agreements on the provision of health care within the EU and it is necessary to take out separate travel insurance for paragliding. This insurance is not mandatory and each pilot has the option of taking out travel insurance of their choice with an insurance company that includes dangerous and risky sports in the insurance coverage.

 

Possibility to register for the Talented Youth program

  1. Pilots who are under 26 years of age at the time of issuance of their Pilot License can register for the Talented Youth program. More information about the program here.
  2. The program is free, and after registration you can enjoy numerous program benefits.

Where can I get information about PG events as a new PG pilot?