Operation of Paragliding Activities

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.

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.

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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(1) Applications are submitted by applicants desirous of participating in paragliding activities between 16th July and 30th August every year.
1. For running the firm:

• 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: ₹1,000/-.

2. For Tandem Pilot:

• The tandem pilot must have covered a minimum air distance of 35 km, and the name of the tandem pilot must be recorded in the digital flight log.
• The applicant must have logged a minimum of 100 hours of flying time, with their name recorded in the digital log for these flights.
• The tandem pilot should have advanced practical knowledge of aero sports, which will be tested by the Technical Committee through a practical test.
• Tandem pilots must be medically fit, hold appropriate medical certificates, and have valid First Aid and CPR certification, subject to annual medical examination.
• The operator must have valid circular party insurance covering paragliding.
• The tandem pilot must have completed the SIV (Simulation in Flight) Tandem Paragliding Safety Course.

(2) After submission, applications are scrutinized by the Department and then placed before the Technical Committee for evaluation.
(3) After the recommendation of the Technical Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council, shall issue the permission.

For running the firm:

1. Prescribed application form
2. Valid registration under the Firm Societies Act
3. Uttarakhand Travel Business Registration Certificate
4. Insurance of the firm
5. Details of the staff working in the firm
6. Tandem Joy Rides Package Fare (Tariff Card)
7. Description of paragliding equipment
8. Application fee as per rules: ₹1000/-

For Tandem Pilot:

1. Proof of minimum air distance covered (35 km) with the pilot’s name recorded.
2. Proof of minimum 100 hours of logged flying time with the pilot’s name in the digital log.
3. Certificate of advanced practical knowledge in aero sports (if available).
4. Proof of completion of SIV (Simulation in Flight) Tandem Paragliding Safety Course.
5. Medical fitness certificate from a recognized doctor.
6. Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
7. Proof of valid circular party insurance covering paragliding operations.
8. Certificate or report issued by the Technical Committee confirming successful completion of the practical test.