Who can enroll in the APPI 5 Advanced Pilot Course?

Pilots must hold an APPI 4 Progress rating or an equivalent FAI IPPI 4 rating, meet local age requirements, and have appropriate experience as per APPI guidelines.

Where is the APPI 5 Advanced course conducted?

The APPI 5 Advanced course is conducted by Paragliding Mantra in Kamshet, Maharashtra, India, with access to multiple flying sites and experienced instructors.

Do I need my own paragliding equipment for APPI 5 Advanced?

Having your own certified equipment is strongly recommended at APPI 5 Advanced level, as pilots are working on high-level autonomy, XC, and advanced maneuvers.

APPI 5 Advanced Pilot Course (FAI IPPI 5) | Paragliding Mantra Kamshet

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Advanced Training Location

Paragliding Mantra • Kamshet, Maharashtra

APPI 5 Advanced

APPI 5 Advanced pilots show a wide range of skills and knowledge and a solid experience. This qualification is the door to more advanced practices like tandem flying and eventually professional activity in paragliding.

Prerequisites

To enroll in an APPI 5 Advanced pilot course, an individual must: Be holder of an APPI 4 Progress rating or a rating equivalent to FAI's IPPI 4. Have the minimum age in accordance with local rules (Federation / Civil Aviation / Army, etc.), and have the authorization of a parent/guardian if of minor age.

Training, Qualification & Certification

Training

The training includes high level theoretical knowledge about weather, mechanics of flight, air-laws, piloting and equipment. The mental part is about having an objective evaluation of risk, self-evaluation techniques and planning of their own progression. On the field: ground handling skills are pushed to an excellent level. In flight: ability to set a flight plan and adapt it to conditions and terrain, improvement of piloting techniques, solid approach skills and descent accuracy allow the advanced pilot to widen their flight range with a high level of safety.

Qualification

To validate APPI 5 Advanced pilot qualification, the student must: be holder of an APPI 3 adventure rating for more than one year; have completed the theoretical, ground handling and practical tasks described in the logbook in the APPI5 Advanced pilot section; have logged a minimum of 200 flights total, 100 hours on 10 different flying sites; be holder of the Advanced SIV and XC certifications; and have passed both the APPI Advanced pilot theoretical and practical exams.

Certification

APPI 5 rating is issued by two APPI professionals, each holding at least APPI Instructor rating. The first one is the main instructor. The second one (confirmation instructor) is chosen by the pilot themself.

Operational Rights, Rules & FAI Information

Prerogatives

APPI 5 Advanced pilots are considered fully autonomous pilots. They can fly independently, plan advanced XC tasks and register for tandem courses as the next step in their professional progression.

APPI Rules

According to APPI rules, an APPI 5 Advanced pilot must report in the APPI system any accident when involved, must respect the rules and regulations of the countries where they fly, and must keep their logbook updated. APPI certification is internal to the APPI organization and does not in itself create legal rights in a particular country unless APPI certification is recognized by local authorities.

FAI Infos

For citizens and residents of countries where the free flight authority (NAC) officially recognizes APPI certifications and has delegated to APPI the right to issue FAI IPPI levels, the FAI stamp with IPPI 5 rating will automatically appear on their APPI licence.

Your next step

Ready to turn your advanced pilot skills into tandem or professional activity?

After APPI 5 Advanced, you are eligible to consider non-commercial tandem training and more specialized professional pathways with APPI.

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