P1-P2THSF-approved

P1-P2 Student Pilot

Your first step into paragliding. Basic theory, ground handling and your first gliding flights under instructor supervision.

THSF equivalent: Kursiyer Pilot Eğitimi (P2)
Duration: 7 days
Prerequisite: No prerequisite
Wing class: EN-A
Minimum age: 15

₺25.000

Training gear (wing, harness, reserve parachute, helmet)

Instruction

Theory lessons

Accommodation

Transport

Included · Not included

Who can join

Be at least 15 years old
No health condition that prevents sport, and suitable physical fitness

Theory

History of paragliding in the world and in Turkey
Equipment: wing, harness, reserve parachute, helmet
Aerodynamics and principles of flight
Piloting: pulling up the wing, take-off run, brake positions, landing approach
Air traffic rules
Basic meteorology
Written exam at the end, pass mark 75%

Practical training

Ground handling: putting on the harness, pre-flight checks, keeping the wing overhead
Gliding flights: at least 10 flights from 70–150 m hills or at least 5 flights from 150–450 m hills
At least 5 take-offs and landings are assessed on video
Wind limit 20 km/h, EN-A wings only

At the end

You receive a Course Completion Certificate reported to THSF. No level card is issued at this level and you may not fly solo; you keep flying under instructor supervision. You can join P3.

THSF website