P2 Novice Pilot Course

Club Pilot Rating • 4 Flying Days • 20 Flights

4 Days Club Rating Ridge Soaring

The P2 Novice Pilot Course develops pilots with the knowledge and basic skills necessary to fly and practice without direct instructor supervision, but within significant operating limitations.

Pilots achieve Club Pilot rating and understand the rating system with recommended operating limitations. Master advanced ground handling, controlled inflations in various conditions, and ridge soaring competence.

Complete 20 flights over 4 flying days with demonstrated ridge soaring competence.

Course Excellence

Advanced training for club pilot certification

Club Pilot Rating

Fly and practice without direct instructor supervision within operating limitations

Advanced Ground Skills

Master controlled inflations, kiting, and various wind condition techniques

Ridge Soaring Ready

Demonstrate competence in ridge soaring and extended flight operations

20 Flight Minimum

Complete 20 flights over 5 flying days with comprehensive skill assessment

Achieve Club Pilot Independence

The P2 Novice Pilot Course is designed to develop pilots capable of flying and practicingwithout direct instructor supervision, while maintaining significant operating limitations for safety.

This comprehensive program emphasizes advanced ground handling skills including controlled inflations in various wind conditions, kiting techniques, and multiple launch scenarios from no-wind to high-wind situations.

Flight training focuses on precision control, airspeed management, coordinated turns, and advanced maneuvers including big ears, weight shift techniques, and emergency procedures.

Complete 20 flights over 4 flying days with demonstrated ridge soaring competence to achieve your Club Pilot rating.

Course Requirements

Standards and prerequisites for P2 Novice Pilot certification

Club Pilot Rating

Achieve independence within significant operating limitations

20 Flights Required

Minimum 20 flights over 5 flying days for comprehensive experience

Logbook Completion

All training tasks signed off by certified instructor

Ridge Soaring

Demonstrate reasonable competence at ridge soaring operations

Advanced Take-Off Training

Master various wind conditions and launch techniques

5 consecutive forward inflations with visual canopy check each time
5 consecutive controlled reverse inflations with proper surge dampening
Controlled kiting of glider overhead for 2 minutes in steady wind
2 clean, smooth reverse inflations prior to launch
2 successful aggressive, confident inflation/launches in 15° cross wind up the hill
2 no-wind (0-8 Kmph) inflations/launches demonstrating technique
Brief and instruct ground crew, explain when assisted launch is necessary
2 high wind (16 to 25 Kmph) inflations/launches in challenging conditions

Flight Task Requirements

Advanced flight maneuvers and control techniques

Flight with smooth airspeed variation from slow minimum sink to fast flight
Flight showing comfortable control with minimum sink and smooth heading precision
Flight along planned path with alternating 'S' turns not exceeding 45°
Hands-off flying demonstration showing stability and control
Weight shift turns with coordinated technique
Big ears maneuver execution and recovery
Strong wind landing procedures without being dragged
Flight path lengthening and shortening techniques

Knowledge Requirements

Verbal demonstrations and emergency procedures

Emergency & Safety Knowledge

Maintain directional control during asymmetric wing fold of 25% wing span
Fly at minimum sink while avoiding inadvertent stall or spin
Increase descent rate and/or forward speed for approach control

Operational Knowledge

Right of way traffic rules and airspace regulations
Reserve deployment procedures while hanging in harness
Proper PLF (Parachute Landing Fall) technique demonstration

Advanced Flight Techniques

Master essential maneuvers for safe independent flying

Airspeed Control

Smooth transitions from minimum sink to fast flight while maintaining heading precision and control.

Advanced Turns

Execute coordinated weight shift turns and planned flight paths with alternating 'S' turns up to 45°.

Ridge Soaring

Demonstrate reasonable and consistent competence at ridge soaring with extended flight capability.

Glimpses of the Sky

A peek into the P2 paragliding journey – from training hills to first solo flight

Paragliding glimpse 1
Paragliding glimpse 2
Paragliding glimpse 3
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Ready for Club Pilot Rating?

Advance your paragliding skills with our comprehensive P2 Novice course. Master advanced techniques, complete 20 flights, and achieve independent flying capability within club pilot limitations.

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