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Tandem pilot course

Learn to fly a tandem to fly your friends, or become a professional commercial APPI-rated tandem pilot.

Course resume

This course is made to become an APPI-rated tandem pilot. Non-commercial or commercial. You will get all the necessary practical and theoretical knowledge to do safe and fun tandem lights

You will learn

Preparing and chequing the equipment
Understanding important parts of the equipment
Importance of briefing
Front launch tandem technique
Reverse launching technique
Passenger management
Landing technique with a tandem
Equipment maintenance
Theory: Design and Materials, Aerodynamics, Meteorology, Paragliding technique of flight, Flight Rules, Dangerous Situations, Analysis

Requirements

A5 advanced pilot level or equivalent
APPI SIV Advanced course
At least 100h of flight time
Perfect launching technique in solo

Trans Alps Adventure

Detailed information

Learn to fly tandem and share the magic of flight with your friends or clients

We follow APPI learning process.

Course includes

APPI paragliding course

with a fluent English.
Experienced instructors and assistants
Theory and post-flight sessions

(Introduction, Design, and Materials, Tandem specific topics, Aerodynamics, Paragliding technique of flight, Flight Rules and Obligations, Dangerous Situations, Analysis)
2-3 days of ground handling practice

Learning how to front launch and manage your paraglider
10 flights with the instructor

Completing a total of at least 10 flights as a passenger and pilot.
Equipment rent for 10 flights

Completing a total of at least 10 flights as a passenger and pilot.
Use of all of the equipment necessary

You will learn how to use different tandem equipment, different setups, and different wing load
Training material
The local shuttle ride to the flying sites

(takeoff and landing). You won't be using your car.
A total of 7 to 9 days
Preparation for the final exam

Course does not include

Practical exam

The practical exam is not included in the price of the course, as you are free to take the exam with any master around the globe.
Accommodation

But we can help you find something that fits your needs.
Insurance

Our courses are done with the highest focus on safety, but if you want to come insured, you are welcome.
Food and drinks
Club Penon year membership fee
Transportation to and back Mexico City - Valle de Bravo

Can be arranged, but it is cheaper to take UBER, than we picking you up at the airport.

To become rated APPI TANDEM NON-COMMERCIAL PILOT you need

50 flights logged

Equipment for these 50 flights is not included in the course price. We definitely recommend buying your own equipment.
Passed practical exam in front of two Masters

Before you need to have A5 Advanced pilot rating
Pass theoretical exam for tandem pilot

Tandem pilot exam, APPI System Exam
Valid APPI membership

Payed annual membership
Proof of First Air Course

Certificate is required
Written briefing

You will learn this on the course
Glider trim

A proof of glider airworthiness

Master 'N Chief Instructor

School owner

"Dedication, professionalism, competence, passion, knowledge, progress, guidance, safety, and fun is my motto when I teach you how to fly. Our happy students are our best advertising."

Marko Hrgetic, APPI Master instructor #14372
SIV and XC Certified APPI instructor
APPI Pedagogical comity
APPI Representative Mexico
X-Alps 2019 Athlete

More than 1000 students in the various courses.

15 years of experience

About me

Become a PRO

To become rated APPI TANDEM COMMERCIAL PILOT you need

100 flights logged

Equipment for these 100 flights is not included in the course price. We definitely recommend buying your own equipment.
Passed practical exam in front of two Masters

Standard APPI Tandem test.
Pass theoretical exam for tandem pilot

Tandem pilot exam, APPI System Exam
Valid APPI membership

Payed annual membership
Proof of First Air Course

Certificate is required
Written briefing

You will learn this on the course
Glider trim

A proof of glider airworthiness

Useful Information

Tips & Resources

What kind of weather to expect

There is no like Valle de Bravo weather. Incredible 360 flyable days per year! IT IS JUST CRAZY GOOD!

We never cancel courses due to bad weather. There is NO bad weather in Valle de Bravo. When you book your course you can bet you will finish your training as scheduled. It really sucks when you travel to learn, and spend money, and then the weather messes it up.

In the dry season, November to May, we fly from early morning till the evening, and in the rainy season May to October, we fly from early morning till early afternoon.

The daily temperature throughout the year is 20-33 C. Winter nights can be cold.

Daily schedule

During the course, we try to teach you as much as you can absorb. The day is divided into practical parts and theoretical lessons. We leave early morning, in general 8 AM, and in the dry season, we come back at 8 PM. In the rainy season, we come back at 5 PM. We make a break for lunch and rest.

Necessary Gear or Clothes

Long sleeves for practice on the ground are good to have. Sun can be strong, so Sun's cream is a good choice.

For flying is good to have a windstopper jacket and if you have light gloves, take them. If you have your own helmet, bring it. Sunglasses are preferable to have due to wind and Sun.

If you have high shoes or boots, bring them. It is good to protect your ankles while we practice. Not obligatory.

If you have GoPro or camera, you can bring it.

You will not need a car, so don't rent. It is a waste of money.

IMPORTANT

We will not accept any person that:

has medical issues that can put him at any risk
people that use drugs on a regular basis
people that are under influence of alcohol
does not respect other people