Description:

This course has the student learning flying skills such as soaring, introduction to thermal flying, and fast descent techniques. There is also a heavy emphasis on theory subjects such as flight mechanics, weather, air law, equipment, and piloting.

By the end of the course, the student will have developed the skills necessary to fly completely independent of the instructor.

Requirements:

• Completion of APPI 2 Explore course & APPI 2 rating validated

• Join the Hong Kong Paragliding Association, As a member of HKPA, you will receive the required third-party liability insurance in order to start your flying lessons.

• Minimum Age 18

• Reasonable fitness

Description:

• APPI 3 students are students that have reached all the objectives of APPI 2; they are able to prepare, takeoff and land autonomously without direct instructor input, but still require instructor supervision.

• During this phase the student is mainly building experience under the supervision of an instructor to become independent pilots at their home site; training is centered on mentality, decision making and practical application of theoretical subjects such as meteorology, aerodynamics, piloting techniques, and air law.

• APPI 3 solo certification is dependent upon reaching all the objectives outlined in the APPI system; additionally there should be no doubt in the instructor’s opinion that the student should be able to operate safely and within limitations after sign off.

Cost: HKD 9800 / year

• Students pay a flat fee of 9800 HKD (1 year validity) and are free to participate whenever there is an instructor on-site providing supervision.

Additional privilege:

• Entitled to a student offers on equipment from our school during the course.