Issued by
The MPA Technical Officer
on 18/04/1997 and revised
on 20/07/1999.
1. Introduction
The aim of this document is to define the Rules and Regulations to be
followed by everyone intending to practice the Paragliding Sport over
the appropriate flying sites of the Maltese Islands.
2. The Role Of MPA
The MPA is the governing body for all Paragliding activities over the
Maltese Islands. Any query, complaint or comment about the practice of
this Sport should not be dealt with on a personal basis, but it is to
be referred to the Association.
The MPA minimum requirements for the practice of the Paragliding sport
in Malta are listed below.
3. Maltese Pilot Requirements
Pilots intending to fly a Paraglider in Malta, must comply with the following:
Have attained the minimum age of 16.
Have obtained a proper qualification from a School recognised by the MPA.
Be a member of the MPA.
Fly a Paraglider of reputable origin and approved by the MPA.
Abide by the Rules and Regulations issued by the MPA.
Have a valid third party insurance cover.
Have all flights recorded in the Log Book.
File and submit to MPA the Incident Report Form, in the
event of any accident.
Fly according to all Regulations and Procedures learnt at
the School. The practice of this sport must be conducted in a safe and
courteous manner, for the Pilot himself and for other Pilots and
spectators.
4. Foreign Pilot Requirements
Foreign visiting Pilots are allowed to fly in Malta, subject to the
same rules and regulations. Before doing any flying however, they
must:
Have contacted an MPA representative.
Have been briefed on the local regulations.
Show a suitable Pilot qualification from a reputable school.
Have satisfied the MPA representative in all aspects related to safety, compliance with local regulations and pilot skill.
5. Overall Requirements
The Paragliding activity in Malta is to be performed only on the
places listed in the "Flying Site Profile" and with the following
restrictions.
The Control Tower must be notified, calling phone N. 25900498, before starting any flying activity. The name of the place of the
intended flight must be specified, while the name of the pilot(s) involved may be requested.
The Control Tower must be notified again after the flying activity is over.
The maximum allowable height is 300 feet agl (above ground level), unless otherwise agreed with the Tower.
All flying must be done in the vicinity of the specified Flying Site.
Landing on cultivated areas (ploughed fields, fresh crops,
etc.) must be avoided so as to maintain the current friendly
relationship with farmers.