APPI 1 Course Background
7 Days • P1 + P2 Levels Included

APPI 1 (7 Days)

The complete training program covering Beginner (P1) and Novice (P2) levels. Build strong ground-handling skills and complete your first supervised solo flights.

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APPI 1 Training Background

Location

Paragliding Mantra • Kamshet

Course Inclusion
This training program includes the complete P1 (Beginner) and P2 (Novice) levels as per standard paragliding progression. Students will cover all skills, theory, and supervised flights required to achieve both levels within the structured training period of exactly 7 days.

Prerequisites

Minors must present a parent/guardian authorization.
No prior experience is required. This course is designed for complete beginners.

Practical Skills, Theory & Duration

Practical Skills

Develops all essential beginner pilot skills.

Ground Handling: Forward/reverse inflation, stabilizing wing overhead, directional control, pitch/roll management, and safe aborts.
Launching: Correct timing, reading wind cycles, smooth takeoffs.
In-flight: Maintaining straight flight, coordinated turns, airspeed control, and basic active piloting.
Landing: Approach planning, height judgment, and flare timing.

Theory & Details

Theory: Lift, drag, angle of attack, aerodynamics. Meteorology (wind, gusts, local weather, thermals). Flight-site rules and safe-flying culture.

Equipment: Structure, harness setup, reserve basics, helmet/radio use, inspection.

Flights: Includes 5–6 supervised solo flights under instructor guidance.

Duration

The complete training duration is 7 days.

This fixed duration ensures steady progress while allowing enough practice and instructor supervision for safe development.

After demonstrating safe control and understanding core theory, students become eligible for APPI 1 (Discover) recognition.

Operational Rights & FAI Information

Prerogatives

APPI 1 pilots may fly **only under instructor supervision** using radio communication. A certified emergency parachute is required for high flights.

APPI Rules

APPI certification is internal to APPI. Pilots must always follow local aviation rules. This course builds the foundation for safe, responsible piloting.

FAI Infos

In countries where the free-flight authority (NAC) recognizes APPI certifications, your license automatically displays the FAI IPPI 1 rating.

Continue your progression

Ready for high flights and advanced control?

Move on to **APPI 2 Explore** to refine your soaring skills.

Go to APPI 2 Explore ▶

Training Moments at Paragliding Mantra

Ground handling practice
First solo flight
Paragliding theory session

Frequently Asked Questions

This training program includes the complete P1 (Beginner) and P2 (Novice) levels. Students cover all skills, theory, and supervised flights required to achieve both levels within a structured 7-day period.

No. The course develops all essential beginner pilot skills from scratch, starting with equipment familiarization and pre-flight checks.

Practical training includes 5–6 supervised solo flights where you apply all learned skills—from takeoff to landing—under instructor guidance.

The complete training duration is exactly 7 days. This fixed duration ensures steady progress while allowing enough practice and supervision.

You will learn about lift, drag, angle of attack, wing behavior, and basic aerodynamics. Meteorology topics include wind, gusts, local weather patterns, and thermal awareness.

Yes. Equipment orientation includes paraglider structure, harness setup, reserve basics, helmet, and radio use, along with proper inspection routines.

After demonstrating safe control and understanding core theory, students become eligible for APPI 1 (Discover) beginner-level recognition.

Yes. APPI certifications are globally recognized. Depending on your country's NAC rules, it may also align with FAI IPPI standards.

Yes. Safety routines, airmanship, radio communication, and emergency awareness are reinforced throughout the training.

You will learn forward and reverse inflation, stabilizing the wing, directional control, pitch/roll management, smooth takeoffs, coordinated turns, and flare timing for landings.

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