Operation of Paragliding Activities

Description
The scheme “Operation of Paragliding Activities” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote safe, regulated, and professional paragliding activities in Uttarakhand by permitting certified paragliding companies and licensed tandem pilots to operate within the state.

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Benefits
• Paragliding companies are permitted to operate, and tandem pilot licenses have been issued, allowing license holders to earn a livelihood through paragliding activities in the state.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or a native of the state.
2. The applicant should possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.
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Required Documents
• Prescribed application form
• Valid registration under the Firm Societies Act
• Uttarakhand Travel Business Registration Certificate
• Insurance of the firm
• Details of the staff working in the firm
• Tandem Joy Rides Package Fare (Tariff Card)
• Description of paragliding equipment
• Application fee as per rules: ₹1000/-
• Proof of minimum air distance covered (35 km) with the pilot’s name recorded.
• Proof of minimum 100 hours of logged flying time with the pilot’s name in the digital log.
• Certificate of advanced practical knowledge in aero sports (if available).
• Proof of completion of SIV (Simulation in Flight) Tandem Paragliding Safety Course.
• Medical fitness certificate from a recognized doctor.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Proof of valid circular party insurance covering paragliding operations.
• Certificate or report issued by the Technical Committee confirming successful completion of the practical test.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to operate a paragliding company in Uttarakhand?
A: Applicants must be residents of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or natives of the state and possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.
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Q: Who is eligible to become a tandem pilot?
A: Applicants must meet flying experience requirements, be medically fit, hold valid certifications, and possess advanced practical knowledge of aero sports.
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Q: When can applications be submitted?
A: Applications can be submitted between 16th July and 30th August each year.
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Q: What is the minimum flying experience required for a tandem pilot?
A: The pilot must have logged at least 100 hours of flying time and covered a minimum air distance of 35 km.
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Q: Are there any medical requirements for tandem pilots?
A: Yes, tandem pilots must be medically fit, hold valid medical certificates, and have First Aid and CPR certification, subject to annual medical examination.
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Q: Who evaluates the applications?
A: Applications are scrutinized by the Department of Tourism and then placed before the Technical Committee for evaluation.
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Q: Who grants the final permission to operate?
A: After recommendation by the Technical Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council, issues the permission.
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Q: What is the application fee for running a paragliding firm?
A: The application fee is ₹1,000 as per the rules.
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