Independent Flying • 5 Days • Soaring & XC Intro
The P3 Pilot course is focused on expanding your skills to soaring and advanced site/condition assessment for truly independent intermediate-level flying.
You will master advanced meteorology, descent techniques (Big Ears + Speed Bar), and gain the knowledge needed for Cross-Country (XC) flight planning. All training exercises are maintained in a logbook and signed off by certified instructors.
Qualification: Independent pilot able to fly in varied sites & conditions, use soaring & descent techniques, and manage extended flights safely.
Focus areas for becoming an independent, soaring-capable pilot
Expand pilot's skill to soaring and advanced condition assessment.
Minimum 6 to 8 flights including extended 15-20 min duration.
Introduction to cross-country flight planning and basic GPS usage.
Master Big Ears + Speed Bar and Solo flight decision making.
The P3 Pilot course is the gateway to independent intermediate-level flying. This intensive 5-day program moves beyond basic flight control to teach advanced skills necessary for maximizing flight time and managing complex air conditions.
The core objective is to expand your skill set into ridge soaring and advanced site/condition assessment. You will learn to confidently handle launches in varied wind conditions and perform precision landings.
A major focus is on risk management, emergency planning, and developing solo flight decision-making with significantly reduced instructor supervision. Successful completion qualifies you as an Independent Pilot.
This certification confirms your ability to manage extended flights safely, utilize soaring and advanced descent techniques, and fly recreationally in diverse environments.
Deep dive into advanced meteorology, aerodynamics, and cross-country flight planning.
Focus on extended flight, soaring, and precision landing techniques.
You are certified as an Independent Pilot able to fly in varied sites & conditions, utilize ridge soaring, thermal flying, descent techniques, and manage extended flights safely.
Learn the basics of XC flight planning, navigation, and using GPS instruments.
Practice controlled, safe descent using Big Ears + Speed Bar simultaneously.
Formal training in emergency planning and identifying high-risk flight scenarios.
The objective is to expand the student's skill set to soaring and advanced site/condition assessment, enabling confident, independent intermediate-level flying. It includes an introduction to cross-country (XC) flight planning.
Students must complete a minimum of 6 to 8 flights during the 5-day duration, including extended flights lasting 15-20 minutes. Proficiency in precision landings and ridge soaring is mandatory.
Yes, the theory covers advanced meteorology topics such as lapse rate, valley winds, convergence, turbulence, and the detailed aerodynamics of ridge, thermal, and convergence flying.
The course teaches advanced descent techniques, including the use of Big Ears combined with the speed bar for controlled, rapid altitude loss.
Upon successful completion, you are qualified as an Independent Pilot (P3). This allows you to fly recreationally in varied sites and conditions safely, using soaring and advanced descent techniques without direct instructor supervision.
Yes, the theoretical component includes an introduction to cross-country (XC) flight planning, basic navigation skills, and the use of GPS instruments for flight monitoring and planning.
Practical training emphasizes building confidence in performing both forward and reverse launches in varied and less ideal wind and ground conditions, moving toward independent launch decision-making.
Yes, a core part of the theory curriculum is dedicated to risk management, emergency planning, and developing the critical judgment needed for solo flight decision-making with reduced supervision.
To meet certification requirements, students must demonstrate successful, controlled extended flights lasting between 15 to 20 minutes, practicing soaring and altitude management.
A P3 Pilot is expected to be an Independent Pilot capable of assessing a site, making a solo GO/NO-GO decision, executing safe launches and precision landings, and managing the flight safely in intermediate conditions.
Join our P3 Pilot course to master soaring, precision, and advanced flight planning. Book your 5-day intensive training today.
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