P2 Novice + Club Pilot Course

This progressive course combines P2 Novice Pilot training with Club Pilot-level skills. You'll move from instructor-guided solo flights to supervised ridge soaring and beyond.

  • Duration: 7–10 Days
  • Rating: APPI 2 Explore / FAI IPPI 2
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🎯 P2 Novice Pilot Overview

After completing your P1, this next step builds your solo flight confidence, basic maneuvering, and site understanding.

  • Objective: Learn to fly solo at ridge/thermal sites with radio supervision
  • Duration: 7–10 Days
  • Sites: 100–300m beginner-friendly ridge sites
  • Support: Full radio guidance + instructor debriefings

πŸ“– Theory

  • Review of P1 + Advanced Aerodynamics (polar curve, glide ratio)
  • Flight Maneuvers: Turns, S-turns, Figure 8s
  • Basic Meteorology: Thermals, Ridge Lift, Wind Gradient
  • Flight Planning & Approach Patterns
  • Rules of the Air & Traffic Priorities
  • Emergency Procedures: Collapses, Reserve Basics

πŸ› οΈ Practical

  • Forward & Reverse Launch Techniques
  • Top-to-bottom flights (100–300m)
  • Turns, S-turns, Figure 8 Maneuvers
  • Landing Approach Patterns & Spot Landings
  • Intro to Ridge Soaring & Thermalling

βœ… Evaluation Criteria

  • Launch independently (forward & reverse)
  • Perform accurate turns and maintain heading
  • Plan and execute approach pattern
  • Land safely in target zone
  • Demonstrate traffic awareness and rules
  • Complete multiple supervised solo flights

⚠️ Limitations after P2 Novice

  • Only fly beginner sites under supervision
  • Smooth ridge or light thermal conditions only
  • Not yet cleared for cross-country (XC) or solo decisions at new sites

About the Course

This course elevates your flying skills, sharpens your judgment, and enhances your safety awareness. It prepares you to become a qualified Club Trainee Pilot and an APPI 2 Explore license holder, enabling you to fly recreationally and join exciting flying tours in India and abroad.

Flight Training

  • Site and Wind assessment - Basic to Advanced
  • Ground Handling and Glider control practice
  • Mastering Take off & Landing techniques
  • Flight briefing and Mental preparation
  • Independent Flight planning and Pre-Flight checks
  • Independent Solo Flights without Radio supervision
  • Guided & Independent Approaches & Landings
  • Kiting Sessions for active piloting
  • Instructional Tandem Flights for mountain soaring
  • Soaring Flights: Guided to Independent
  • Witnessed Tasks (Big Ears, 360s, Target Landings, etc.)
  • Logged Requirements: Flights & Flying hours

Ground School Training

  • Introductory Brief & Personalized Debriefing
  • Basic Theory: Equipment & Aerodynamics
  • Simulator Sessions: Solo Prep & Flight Maneuvers
  • Video Training with Instructor
  • Basic Written Exam & Verbal Requirement Tasks
  • Advanced Theory Capsules 1-3 (Micro Met, Airmanship, Psychology)
  • APPI 2 Explore License Online Examination

Club Trainee Pilot Community

Upon successful completion and final assessment, you’ll join the Paragliding Mantra Club community. Share the skies, culture, and flying lifestyle with like-minded pilots. You're now eligible for our exclusive BALIBLISS Flying Tour!

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APPI 1 DISCOVER

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[IN PROGRESS]
First Solo Flight under Radio Guidance
STUDENT PILOT
[UNDER TRAINING]

P1

04

DAYS

APPI 1 DISCOVER

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[IN PROGRESS]
Independent Take Off, Landing & Approaches
STUDENT PILOT
[UNDER TRAINING]

P2

07

DAYS

APPI 2 EXPLORE

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[IPPI 02]
High Mountain Flights and Basics of Soaring
CLUB TRAINEE PILOT
[UNDER TRAINING]

P2 ADV

10

DAYS

APPI 3 PILOT

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[IPPI 03]
Advance Soaring & Manoeuvres
CLUB PILOT
[UNDER SUPERVISION]

P3

20

DAYS

APPI 4 PROGRESS

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[IPPI 04]
AUTONOMOUS PILOT
INDEPENDENT CLUB PILOT

P4

40

DAYS

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