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5 -DAY P3 COURSE

Overview

Experience the thrill of paragliding with a quick and exhilarating 5-day P3 Course!

Become a truly independent soaring pilot. Learn active piloting, stronger launches, top‑landing (as conditions allow), precision approaches, and basic descent techniques.

Prerequisites

Student level completed (P1+P2) with logbook. Recent flying recommended.

You’ll learn (skills & tasks)

Forward and reverse launches; strong‑wind procedures
Pitch & roll control; weight‑shift turns; coordinated 360s (intro)
Big ears (with/without speed bar); descent & stability awareness
Soaring skills: figure‑8 in lift band, drift & gradient corrections
Precision approaches & landings; top‑landing where suitable

Theory highlights

Angle of attack, polar curve & speed‑to‑fly
Instability awareness: deflations, stalls/spins (theory & demos)
Meteorology: lapse rate, inversions, clouds & local effects
Airspace basics & right‑of‑way

Flight goals

Build the flights needed beyond Student toward PAI Novice standard , plus recommended supervised airtime toward 10 hours. Instructor sign‑offs when standards are met.

Inclusions

Training equipment, radio supervision; complimentary stay/meals & launch transport as per current policy.

Outcome / Next step

Fly independently within site rules. Prepare for Pilot (P4) / thermalling & XC coaching.