P2 – Novice — Syllabus

6 modules • 26 lessons • 16 h 30 min

1.1

Meteorology Fundamentals for P2Free

Theory30 min

1.2

Wind Patterns and Weather Models

Theory30 min

1.3

Cloud Types and Their Significance

Theory30 min

1.4

Video: Pre-Flight Weather AnalysisFree

Video15 min

1.5

Exercise: Reading Weather Maps

Exercise15 min

2.1

Thermal Current FundamentalsFree

Theory30 min

2.2

Finding and Centering Thermals

Theory30 min

2.3

Dynamic Flight (Ridge Soaring)

Theory30 min

2.4

Video: Thermal Flying DemonstrationFree

Video20 min

2.5

Practice: Thermal Simulation Exercises

Exercise40 min

3.1

Variometer (Vario) Usage

Theory30 min

3.2

Speed Bar (Accelerator) and Big Ears

Theory30 min

3.3

Video: Speed Bar & Big Ears Practice

Video20 min

3.4

Instrument Setup and Calibration

Practical40 min

4.1

Theoretical Importance of SIV Course

Theory30 min

4.2

Reserve Parachute Installation

Theory30 min

4.3

Reserve Deployment Procedure

Theory30 min

4.4

Practice: Reserve Throw Simulation

Practical30 min

5.1

Thermal Flying Practice

Practical120 min

5.2

Ridge Soaring Practice

Practical90 min

5.3

Flying with Variometer

Practical90 min

5.4

Video: Flight Log Analysis

Video30 min

5.5

Exercise: Navigation and Route Planning

Exercise30 min

6.1

Theoretical Examination

Assessment60 min

6.2

Practical Assessment Flight

Assessment45 min

6.3

Certification and Closing Briefing

Theory15 min