P3THSF-approved

P3 Beginner Pilot

Become a pilot who can fly independently. Forward and reverse launches, basics of ridge soaring and thermalling, and SIV training over water.

THSF equivalent: Başlangıç Pilot Eğitimi (P3)
Duration: 20 days
Prerequisite: P1-P2 Student Pilot
Wing class: EN-A · EN-B

₺45.000

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

Instruction

Theory lessons

Accommodation

Transport

Included · Not included

Who can join

Completed the P1-P2 Student Pilot course
Suitable health and physical fitness

Theory

Wing, harness, reserve and helmet certification; radio and GPS
Aerodynamics and glide ratio
Meteorology: flyable conditions, thermals, turbulence, clouds
Air traffic rules and pre-launch briefing
Piloting: ridge soaring and thermalling techniques, big ears, speed system, target approach
Emergencies and using the reserve parachute
Written exam, pass mark 75%

Practical training

At least 50 flights (at least 20 forward and 20 reverse launches), all GPS-logged
At least 12 hours of flying in total: at least 6 hours of ridge soaring and 1 hour of thermalling
SIV: at least 4 flights over water from at least 700 m (collapses, 360° turns, pitching, wingovers)
Wind limit 30 km/h, EN-A or EN-B wings

At the end

"YP Başlangıç Pilot" (Paragliding Beginner Pilot) level card. You can plan flights under your own control from THSF-registered sites. You can join P4.

THSF website