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T1 - Tandem Recreational Pilot Course

This course is designed for experienced pilots who wish to perform non-commercial flights (such as flying with friends or family members). Prerequisites: A minimum of a P4 (Advanced) level license and flight hours (typically 100-200 hours). Training Focus: Specifics of tandem paragliding equipment. Passenger communication and pre-flight briefing. Launch and landing techniques under dual-load (increased weight) conditions. Restriction: The pilot is not authorized to accept monetary compensation for flights.

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T1 - Tandem Recreational Pilot Course

What You'll Learn

Tandem aerodynamics and wing management
Passenger briefing and communication
Tandem launch and landing techniques
Emergency procedures with passenger
Thermal flying with tandem
Site assessment for tandem operations

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • P3+ certificate
  • Minimum 200 flights and 100+ hours
  • First Aid certificate

Equipment

  • Certified tandem paraglider (EN/LTF)
  • Tandem harness, passenger harness, radio

Physical Requirements

  • Strong physical fitness (carrying extra weight)

Description

The T1 Tandem Recreational Pilot course trains experienced solo pilots to safely carry passengers on tandem paragliding flights. This comprehensive program covers tandem-specific aerodynamics, passenger management, dual-pilot weight and balance, tandem launch and landing techniques, and emergency procedures with a passenger. The curriculum includes tandem wing selection and rigging, pre-flight passenger briefing protocols, in-flight communication, thermal flying with passengers, and site assessment for tandem operations. Pilots practice progressive tandem flights — from solo tandem practice to flights with increasing passenger interaction complexity. Graduates receive APPI international standard T1 level certification, qualifying them for recreational (non-commercial) tandem flights with friends and family members.

Course Curriculum

6 modules • 25 lessons • 16 h 30 min

T1 Course General OverviewFree30 min
T1 Training Structure30 min
Tandem Pilot Requirements30 min

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General Training Structure of the T1 (Tandem Pilot Level 1) Course
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General Training Structure of the T1 (Tandem Pilot Level 1) Course

The T1 (Tandem Pilot Level 1) course is a critical transition stage where a pilot evolves from an individual athlete or hobbyist into a professional with high legal and ethical responsibility. At this level, the primary focus shifts from personal flying enjoyment to the rigorous management of passenger safety.

4 min
T1 -The Importance of SIV in T1 Training
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T1 -The Importance of SIV in T1 Training

The role of the SIV (Simulation d'Incidents en Vol) course in T1 retraining is not just additional training—it is the science of survival. In tandem piloting, where the system’s mass and inertia are doubled, any aerodynamic incident (collapse, rotation) develops much more aggressively and rapidly than in solo flight.

4 min
T1 Course Description and Objective
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T1 Course Description and Objective

The description and objective of the T1 Course serve as the foundation upon which a professional tandem pilot's career is built. This is not merely an "additional certification"; it is a profound mental and technical transformation of the pilot.

4 min

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📝 T1 — Tandem Pilot Theory Test

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Who Is This Course For

Experienced pilots with P3+ certification
Pilots wanting to fly with family and friends
Aspiring commercial tandem pilots

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