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P2 Novice course
Duration : 4 Flying Days
Rating : Novice Pilot
As a trainee pilot you will learn to fly in stronger winds and plan your flight to stay in the air longer, learning the “Art of Soaring Flight“

It is very unusual for a student to lack the confidence to continue paragliding at this point - more often they are surprised at how quickly they are catching on and can't wait to move to the higher flights!
Trainee paragliding pilots are provided with logbooks, certification books & flight manual.

P2 Course is designed to develop your skills as a pilot and make you more and more independent. Emphasis at this level is not only developing your flying skills but also your understanding of the weather and flying conditions.

Safety aspect of the sport is highlighted at this stage where we help you build the right and safe attitude to keep flying safely in the future.

Your Instructors work closely with you (one to one basis) on developing your decision making skills, Attitude towards Safety, improving your judgment and polishing your flying skills to make you a safe and competent pilot.

 

The course covers:
  • Forward and reverse inflation
  • Canopy handling and kiting skills
  • Strong wind launches
  • Cross wind launches
  • Air speed control
  • Active piloting skills
  • Roll and pitch control
  • Alternating S-turns
  • Weight shift turns
  • Ridge soaring
  • Extended duration flights
  • Hands off flying
  • Rear riser turns
  • Target landings
  • Flight planning
  • Flight safety
  • Safety rules & Ridge rules
 

Ground School - Subjects:
  • Aerodynamics
  • Airmanship
  • Micro-metrology
 

After you P2 Course you can now apply for your Rating and Certification Course.

The Three day Club Pilot Rating and Certification Course is designed to help you complete all the required Witnessed Flying Tasks/Verbal Requirements/Logged Requirements and your Written Examination and get not only your Club Pilot Rating but your International APPI Pilot License and Card.