SIV Tandem Training
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SIV Tandem Pilot

Master extreme glider behavior under professional SIV instruction. Conducted above water with complete rescue support.

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SIV Tandem Training

SIV Tandem Overview

SIV Tandem certification is awarded to tandem pilots who explore the limits of their tandem glider and demonstrate safe, controlled responses under extreme conditions. Conducted above water with full safety support, under APPI SIV instructors.

Prerequisites

• Must hold APPI Non-Commercial Tandem Pilot (NCTP) certification
• Must have valid safety gear for SIV (tandem reserve, harness, etc.)
• Strong active piloting skills required

Training

The SIV Tandem course is conducted above water with motorboats and rescue team on standby. Pilots perform and practice: collapses, asymmetric and symmetric deflations, stalls, spins, spirals, recoveries, pitch/roll control, descent techniques, and full instability management.

Certification

Certification is issued by APPI SIV instructors after evaluating:
• Safe execution of all required maneuvers
• Correct recovery timing and glider management
• Proper briefing, emergency handling, and decision making
• Emotional stability and pilot/passenger awareness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the APPI SIV Tandem course?
It is an advanced tandem safety and control course conducted above water. Pilots learn to manage collapses, stalls, spins, spirals, and other high-intensity glider behaviors safely.
Do I need any certification before enrolling?
Yes, you must hold the Non-Commercial Tandem Pilot (NCTP) qualification before beginning SIV Tandem.
Is the course done above water?
Yes. SIV Tandem is always conducted above water with full rescue support, safety boats, and certified APPI SIV instructors.
Who issues the SIV Tandem certification?
Only APPI-certified SIV Instructors can issue this certification after evaluating your control, safety procedures, and correct execution of required maneuvers.

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