The 18 Day APPI 3 Pilot Course at VAYO is a complete progression program designed for students who want to become independent paragliding pilots.
This course includes:
P1 (Introductory) + P2 Basic + P2 Advanced + P3 (Pilot)
With continuous training in Bir, students gain better flight consistency, more airtime, and stronger understanding of real flying conditions.
By the end of the course, you will be able to assess weather, plan flights, and fly independently at your training site with safe decision-making.
Site and Wind assessment – Basic
Ground Handling – Glider control practice
Take off & Landing techniques (Bunny Hops)
Flight briefing and mental preparation
Solo Flights from Training Hill under Radio supervision
Independent Pre-Flight preparation and Flight planning
Independent Solo Flights without Radio supervision
Independent Post Flight Procedures
Site and Wind assessment – Advanced
Independent Alpine Launches
Independent Approaches & Landings
Canopy handling and Kiting Skills
Strong wind launches
Crosswind launches
Airspeed control
Alternating S-turns
Weight shift turns
Target landings
Flight planning
Flight safety
Basic Theory class – Introduction to Equipment and Aerodynamics
Understanding of recommended operating limitations for the level
Personalized Briefing and Debriefing sessions
Basic Simulator Sessions – Solo Flight Preparation
Advanced Simulator Training Sessions – In Flight Maneuvers
P1 Basic Written Examination
Video Training Films with Instructor
P2 written Examination
P1 Introductory Brief
P2 Introduction brief
Advance Theory classes – Capsule 1, 2 covering Micro Meteorology, Airmanship, Flight Safety, Aerodynamics and Psychological Aspects of flying.
Verbal Requirement Tasks as mentioned in the Certification book
You are enrolled into the APPI system from the beginning of the course.
Complete all required tasks & flights
Pass written and verbal exams
Get final instructor sign-off
Fly independently at your training site
Progress to:
SOARING & XC courses
SIV courses
Advanced clinics
Join guided flying trips in India and abroad
Course progress depends on:
Weather conditions
Learning pace & consistency
Physical & mental readiness
“Absolutely breathtaking experience — the instructors were patient and motivating. A must-try!”
“From my first flight to certification — the training was top notch!”
