TIME TO FLY WOODRAT

🪂 TIME TO FLY WOODRAT 🪂

Before you're cleared to fly Woodrat Mountain, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and arrive fully prepared.

Required Skills

  • Perform a cold forward launch in light to no wind conditions.
  • Consistently get into the seat after launch.
  • Make smooth left and right turns while maintaining heading control.
  • Demonstrate understanding of standard aviation traffic patterns:
    • Downwind
    • Base
    • Final

Site Requirements

  • Read the Woodrat Site Regulations thoroughly.HERE
  • Join the Rogue Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (RVHPA).HERE
  • Do not pay for membership —your first year of club membership is free as an AirXpansion student.
  • Complete and sign all required waivers.

Come Prepared With

  • ✅ Charged radio
  • ✅ Oversized stuff sack
  • ✅ Water and snacks
  • ✅ Weather-appropriate clothing
  • ✅ Fully charged phone
  • ✅ A weather report for the day, including:
    • Wind direction and speed
    • Expected high temperature
    • Any weather concerns or hazards

Equipment Requirements

  • Must have attended a Reserve Clinic.
  • Must have a properly installed reserve parachute.
  • Must have an installed foot bar, or a harness that allows you to easily get into the seat without a foot bar.

Ready for Woodrat?

If you can confidently complete all of the above, you're ready for your Woodrat Checkout Flight with AirXpansion and the next step toward becoming an independent mountain pilot. 🪂🔥