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WHAT IS THIS LOGBOOK FOR?
Address: By keeping careful records of your flights
it logs your hours for yourself and your IMPORTANT:
paraglider. It provides a record of your
Your paragliding activity (solo, tandem,
progression and achievements. It is an
instruction) must comply with the laws
essential document for all your pilot life.
of the country in which it is performed.
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OPEN SKY OPEN SKY PILOT
Discover paragliding – First solo flight
experience. To enroll in the course, we
PILOT
recommend to previously have done a tandem PRACTICAL TASKS Date Instructor
discovery flight and have good health. Required
legal representative authorization for minors. Daily inspection / material checking / packing.
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE Date Instructor (name & signature) Weather analysis: wind strength, direction and
thermal cycle, airflow, site inspection.
WEATHER: Airflow over ground and obstacles, lee
side turbulence, wind gradient, venturi, slope lift / Preparation of equipment: choose launch place
different types of wind. and stop line / glider laid out into wind in an arc,
Basic cloud types: Stratus - Cumulus. untangle lines / reserve pin & handle in place /
helmet / get into harness / radio check.
MECHANICS OF FLIGHT: How a glider flies: limits, Pre-flight check 5 points: B.E.S.A.F.E.
collapse-stall / 3 axes pitch, roll, yaw. •B uckles (legs, waist & chest straps, helmet,
AIRLAW: Consider and respect environment and carabiners)
site regulations / basic anti-collision rules. • E quipment (reserve, glider, lines, brakes, speed
bar, radio)
PILOTING: Takeoff, flight and landing process, • Stop line (visualize limits and technique)
radio failure procedure / air speed and ground • Airflow (wind direction, strength, cycles)
speed, speed range from trim speed to min sink. • Free airspace and runway
Trajectory and wind drift, keep 2 points in a line. + Enjoy your flight
EQUIPMENT: Vocabulary, care and maintenance, Takeoff in 5 phases:
sticker information, weight range. • Inflation: right moment, energy adapted to wind
and terrain, look ahead, waist strap pressure.
ANALYSIS: Obstacles, wind direction and strength •C ontrol: right moment, deep with the brakes,
on takeoff. waist strap pressure, glider above head.
•D ecision: stop or go on stop line.
MENTAL STATE: Emotional control, know limits of •A cceleration: waist strap pressure, trajectory,
the pilot and the sport, respect briefings. correct hands position, good pilot-glider balance.
GROUND HANDLING TASKS Date Instructor • T akeoff / Clear terrain: trajectory control,
On the flat (maximum wind speed 15 km/h): traffic check, get into harness, in flight check.
Pre inflation with A and rear risers, and clear the Harness simulator: getting in & out, turn practice.
trailing edge with brake lines.
Small flights: follow flight plan, trajectory
Execute slalom with 30° turns. correction, good response to radio instructions.
If possible, two solo high flights: straight flight with
Keep the glider inflated at min. and max. speed. drift control keeping 2 points in a line. Changes in
direction 90° & 180° turns: look, weight shift & turn.
On a slope (5° to 20°, maximum wind speed 15 km/h):
Final approach: straight into wind, stable, speed,
Inflate, leave the A risers and control. upright in harness, legs down, looking ahead
efficient final braking.
Stop the glider on instructor‘s order. Instructor signature:
To validate the level:
Keep the waist strap pressure during whole takeoff. a minimum of 3 days course including minimum
After certification:
one day ground handling, and all practical and
theoretical courses successfully completed you can only fly under certified instructor
Good pilot/ glider balance during acceleration.
supervision with radio communication.
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ADVENTURE ADVENTURE PILOT
School pilot improving his skills and knowledge
on his way to become an independent pilot.
PILOT
To enroll in the course, you need to have
PRACTICAL TASKS Date Instructor
recently completed APPI Open Sky pilot
certificate or equivalent level. Daily weather analysis and short time evolution /
name the basic clouds.
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE Date Instructor (name & signature)
WEATHER: Evolution of the day / stability, Master 5 points pre-flight check: B.E.S.A.F.E.
instability / Basic clouds.
MECHANICS OF FLIGHT: Angles on an airfoil, Improve takeoff in 5 phases with visual check.
pitch theory / understand causes of stalls, spins,
asymmetric and symmetric collapses. Trajectory control after takeoff.
AIRLAW: Anti-collision rules / APPI rules. Speed range: best glide ratio / trim speed /
min sink - no minimum speed!
PILOTING: Introduction of active piloting / effect of
wind and brakes on glide angle / assess sink or lift 360° turns / figure of 8 at trim speed and
during flight by looking at 2 points. minimum sink.
EQUIPMENT: Adjust harness, waist strap setting Drift management with side wind at trim speed and
and understand consequences / glider aging. minimum sink.
ANALYSIS: Choice of good moment for inflation
and energy to give / Understand safe areas to fly. Pitch and control.
Visualize landing direction & entry door for final leg.
Roll and control.
MENTAL STATE: Awareness and management of
mental state, safety in flight, self-analysis.
Big Ears + change of direction.
GROUND HANDLING TASKS Date Instructor
On the flat (maximum wind speed 15 km/h): Glide ratio appreciation by looking at still spot:
Controlling the glider with A and rear risers: up, in flight with different hand positions, with big ears,
down, left, right. and during landing.
Inflate the glider with 30° side wind. Loss of height upwind of landing.
Control a fast glider inflation (no collapse). Partially assisted approach on one technique:
U, or 8, or S (to autonomy).
Keep the glider above his head, 10 seconds
minimum. Master final leg and final braking.
On a slope (5° to 20°, maximum wind speed 15 km/h):
Instructor signature:
Control and check visually the glider above his To validate the level:
head.
• Minimum 10 flights in total with instructor
Stop the takeoff on stop line. sign-off on logbook.
After certification:
• Minimum of 10 days course in total.
Correct hand position and trajectory during you can only fly under certified instructor
• Meet all requirements of the level. supervision with radio communication.
acceleration and after takeoff.
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APPI APPI PILOT
Able to fly alone, supervision recommended if
not in the learning site. To enroll in the course,
PILOT
you need to be recently certified as an APPI
PRACTICAL TASKS Date Instructor
Adventure pilot or have an equivalent level.
Weather analysis / safe decision to fly or not.
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE Date Instructor (name & signature)
Make own flight plan.
WEATHER: Global weather, high and low pressure
systems, air masses, isobars, fronts: cold, warm, Master 5 points pre-flight check: B.E.S.A.F.E.
occluded.
Internet tools for global and local forecast and their Master one takeoff technique (forward or reverse).
limits / Dangerous situations for flight.
Introduction to the other type of takeoff technique.
MECHANICS OF FLIGHT: Mechanics of big ears
and speed bar / Spiral dive, danger (spiral lock) Takeoff with side wind 45 degrees max.
and recovery procedure.
Effect of wind gradient on angle of attack. Accurate drift control and glide ratio appreciation
using points alignment.
AIRLAW: Airspace rules & obligations as pilot. In flight keep glider in balance in variable
conditions.
PILOTING: Using ridge lift and thermal lift. Respecting flying distance from others & terrain.
Speed polar: speed to use (hand position and
speed bar) for best ground glide in head-back Use of speed bar for safety.
wind, sink or lift.
Collapse, stall and spin avoidance and recovery.
Descent technique: Big ears with speed bar.
Know about emergency landings (trees, water,
power lines, road) and accident procedure.
Maneuvering with rear risers if brake line failure.
EQUIPMENT: Know how to assess damage on a
Introduction to thermal flying, control bank angle
glider.
and outside collapse.
Radio operation (auto power off, lock, unlock,
change frequency, reset) and communication Introduction to ridge soaring, flying straight with
procedure (name, location, altitude, subject). weight shift away from terrain.
Reserve parachute: pre-flight check, how to use,
and maintain, parachute landing fall. Body and brake coordination for different types of
turns.
ANALYSIS: Good decision to fly or not, recognizes Basic asymmetric collapse 25% and fly straight.
dangerous situations for flight. Correct time of the
day to fly considering his abilities and anticipate Master one of the approach technique using
conditions on landing. speed range of the glider (know about the others
approaches)
MENTAL STATE: Understand the reached level
and the risk of the activity, mental and physical Manage landing approach with other pilots.
limitations, motivation, mental strength, self
evaluation, make plans for own progression. Precise landing in changing conditions.
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APPI PILOT APPI PILOT
GROUND HANDLING TASKS Date Instructor Validation of THEORETICAL EXAM with 80% minimum right answers:
On the flat (maximum wind speed 15 km/h): Date: Signature:
Make a wall from a mushroom using A and rear
risers and clear the trailing edge with brakes.
Validation of PRACTICAL EXAM, 2 flights (one more joker flight if needed):
Keep the glider with trailing edge one meter above
the ground for 5 seconds. (in light wind with 1 A in Pratical exam criteria: Date:
each hand or in stronger wind with 2 A in one hand • Correct weather analysis for the next hour.
and 2 rear risers in other hand) School:
• Pre-flight check, no mistake, no hesitation.
Keep the glider over-head, 30 seconds minimum. • T akeoff in 5 phases under control and safe. Location:
•A dapted flight plan to conditions, terrain
Execute slalom with 45 degrees turns. and others. Glider:
• Efficient big ears (trailing edge free).
Walk at minimum and maximum speed with the •P itch and control within limits, good timing To validate your APPI Pilot
glider over-head. for control and release. examination, you need:
On a slope (5° to 20°, maximum wind speed 15 km/h): • Good height management with adapted Minimum of 15 days course.
approach (S, 8 or U). Minimum 30 flights signed by instructor
Walk up the slope with A and rear risers. • F inal leg stable, into the wind. Landing in on logbook.
the preset field, less than 40m away from the M eet all theoretical, practical and ground
Keep the glider over-head for a minimum of target, on feet and with good final braking. handling requirements.
5 seconds without taking off.
• Respect the rules and demonstrate correct H ave one of the 3 certficiations (Alpine
ALPINE THERMALLING CERTIFICATION Date Instructor attitude thermalling or Ridge soaring or Winch).
10 flights in thermal conditions. Flight 1 Flight 2 Joker flight
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE Date Instructor (name & signature) Big ears with speed bar.
SAFETY BRIEFING: Emotional control: safe Symmetric Collapse.
takeoff-landing / box / avoid spiral in water! How
to deal with water landing / reserve deployment Asymmetric collapse, fly straight.
process. Gear check with reserve extraction.
Spiral and progressive exit.
EQUIPMENT: Waist strap, harness geometry, lines, OPTIONAL BASIC SIV EXERCISES Date Instructor
materials, maintenance, certification.
B line stall.
MECHANICS OF FLIGHT: Pendulum, ears and
speed bar, speed range / stability and instability of Roll with and without big ears.
profile / mechanics of collapses and stalls.
Dynamic turn.
PILOTING: Pitch control: energy, timing / active
piloting / body position / over reaction. 180° turn in opposite side of the collapse.
Fast descent techniques and limits.
Landing with rear risers.
RESERVE DEPLOYMENT: Situations and ADVANCED SIV EXERCISES Date Instructor
procedures.
Full Stall.
Basic SIV Advanced SIV
MENTAL STATE
Date Instructor Date Instructor Back Fly.
Safe takeoff and landing. 90° spin.
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XC XC CERTIFICATION
Increase airtime, fly high and far.
To enroll in the course you need to be APPI
pilot or equivalent level, SIV certification
CERTIFICATION recommended.
You need 3 XC flights (20km with a minimum of 3 transitions per flight):
PILOT
need: To be a Ridge soaring and Alpine certified
pilot for at least one year & to have advanced
SIV and XC certifications, 200 flights and
100 hours minimum on 10 different flying sites GROUND HANDLING TASKS Date Instructor
+ equipment in good conditions (or test report).
On the flat (maximum wind speed 25 km/h):
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE Date Instructor (name & signature)
Able to keep the glider with one wing tip touching
WEATHER: Deep knowledge of global and local weather. the ground minimum 5 seconds.
Master forecasting tools, Skew-Tephigram = soundings.
MECHANICS OF FLIGHT: Limits of angle of attack Switch wing tip touch right and left 2 times each.
in flight, wind effect on angle of attack / transitory
movements.
Brake action and migration of center of pressure / Able to sit on the ground with glider
stability and instability of profile / spiral stability and flying,10 seconds minimum.
unstability.
PILOTING: Master forward and reverse launch in a wide Slalom with 90° turns.
range of conditions and topography.
Active flying in stronger thermal conditions (avoid
collapses). Know how to induce and recover from full Able to do figure of 8 on the ground.
stalls and spins.
Use full brake range of the glider safely.
Use speed bar for performance flying. Back fly inflation with leading edge one meter
Manage landing approach with other pilots. above the ground during 5 seconds.
Precise landing in changing conditions.
AIRLAW: Plan flights with aeronautical map and Leading edge on the ground, able to reverse the
navigate through allowed airspace. glider.
EQUIPMENT: Know about materials. Lines: polyethylene Recover 2 lines asymmetric collapse on the
(Dyneema), aramid (Kevlar), aromatic polyester (Vectran) ground.
aging, risks and maintenance. Brake line adjustments.
Know how to inspect and make minor repairs to the On a slope (5° to 20°, maximum wind speed 25 km/h):
glider.
Know how to use flight instruments and radio. Able to inflate from a mushroom with wing tip out
(omega shape).
ANALYSIS: Compare the weather report with the actual
conditions, predict the evolution of the day and the flying
possibilities, route planning. Cobra inflation.
Constant analysis during flight, able to readjust flight
plan.
Able to takeoff from 0 to 30km/h wind, without
MENTAL STATE: Accurate risk assessment and assitance using forward and reverse launch.
management (avoid accumulated risk factors) keeping
margins,know when not to fly.
Constant self evaluation and planned personal Able to keep the glider over-head for a minimum
progression. of 15 seconds without taking off.
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ADVANCED PILOT ADVANCED PILOT
Validation of THEORETICAL EXAM with 80% minimum right answers: APPI Pilot obligations:
Date: Signature: • Must comply with local rules.
• Accident report mandatory.
• Keep logbook updated.
Validation of PRACTICAL EXAM, 3 flights (one more joker flight if needed): Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3 Joker flight
Date: Location:
Weather
School: Glider: analysis
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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LOGBOOK LOGBOOK
N° Date Flying site Glider Conditions (cloud, wind, max. altitude, max. lift) Duration Training exercise Comments (takeoff, flight, landing, distance...)
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APPI GLOBAL FLIGHT PROCESS III - LANDING
• 3 different approach-landing
• Target > get into final door at good height and
good place
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 II - FLIGHT
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TAKEOFF PROCEDURE LANDING PROCESS
NO WIND
2 Control
1 I Inflate 3 D Decide
MEDIUM
WIND
STRONG WIND
5 T Takeoff / Clear terrain
4 A Accelerate
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AIRLAW TYPES OF CLOUD
AERIAL COLLISION AVOIDANCE
AVOID
COLLISION !
Turn right
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RECORD OF QUALIFICATIONS GAINED APPI EDUCATION SYSTEM
Ratings Date Instructor & location & school name
First aid certificate
ADVENTURE PILOT
APPI PILOT
Alpine certification
Winch certification
SIV CERTIFICATION
XC CERTIFICATION
ADVANCED PILOT
Perfo. certification
Acro. certification
D-bag certification
Winch technician
A member must confirm online personal information of their account and
pay the membership fee to receive his/her APPI certification card.
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