The Club Pilot theory course provides the foundational knowledge necessary for safe and responsible paragliding. It covers four key areas:
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Principles of Flight: This section introduces the fundamental forces that allow us to fly – lift, drag, thrust (though less relevant for pure paragliding), and weight.
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Meteorology: This section equips us with the ability to understand and interpret weather information relevant to paragliding.
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Air Law: This section covers the rules and regulations governing paragliding in the UK.
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Airmanship: This section covers all the extra information you need to know to fly safely as a Club Pilot.
This theoretical knowledge, combined with practical training, will form the basis for your safe and enjoyable progression as a Club Pilot. Remember to always prioritise safety, continue learning, and seek guidance from qualified instructors.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 43 Lessons
- Lifetime
- AirlawThis section revisits and expands upon the essential Airlaw concepts introduced during the Elementary Pilot (EP) course. We will recap the fundamental role of the CAA as the UK's aviation governing body and the critical importance of adhering to the Air Navigation Order (ANO).15
- 1.1CAA & ANO2 Minutes
- 1.2Collision Avoidance
- 1.3Approaching head-on1 Minute
- 1.4Approaching Whilst Ridge Soaring
- 1.5Converging Course
- 1.6Overtaking
- 1.7Aircraft on Approach / Landing
- 1.8Aircraft Priorities
- 1.9Dropping Items
- 1.10Radios3 Minutes
- 1.11NOTAMs & CANPs5 Minutes
- 1.12Airspace in the UK
- 1.13Incident Reporting5 Minutes
- 1.14Low Flying Rules
- 1.15Visual Flying Rules3 Minutes
- MeteorologyWelcome to the meteorology part of your Club Pilot course! This is where we start to really understand the air we fly in. Knowing a bit about the weather will make you a safer and more confident pilot,11
- Principles of FlightIn this section we recap parts of the glider and key aerodynamic terms as well as how your glider is affected by the way you fly!8
- AirmanshipThis final section of the course focuses on topics that you will need to be aware of as a pilot to fly safely!9
- 4.1BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme
- 4.2BHPA Banned Practices
- 4.3BHPA Mandatory Safety Requirements2 Minutes
- 4.4Paraglider EN Rating3 Minutes
- 4.5Airspeed / Windspeed / Groundspeed5 Minutes
- 4.6Atmospheric Pressure & Altitude Readings3 Minutes
- 4.7Asymmetric Tucks
- 4.8Lee Side Turbulence2 Minutes
- 4.9Thermal Etiquette3 Minutes
- AssessmentExam Time!1
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