Speed riding is the newest extreme winter sport. You may take lessons in Acro Macedonia extreme sport school. The beginners course lasts 6 days. For non skiers we add ski lessons of 6 days plus 6 days speed riding school in Mavrovo ski resort in Macedonia

           Спид рајдингот е најнов екстремен зимски спорт. Можете да земете лекции во Акро Македонија, школата за екстремни спортови. Почетничкиот курс трае шест дена. За тие што немаат скијачко искуство може да земаат лекции за скијање во траење од шест дена, исто така во Акро Македонија

          Acro Macedonia paragliding school    works all around the year. Beginners course from October till May. Intermediate, advanced and SIV-acro courses from May till October. Speed riding courses in between, during the winter skiing seasons.

          Параглајдерската школа Акро Македонија работи во текот на целата година. Почетничките курсеви траат од Октомври до Мај, додека средните, напредните и безбедносно-акробатските од Мај до Октомври. Спид рајдинг курсевите се одржуваат за време на скијачката сезона, паралелно и со параглајдерската обука.

     Acro Macedonia school works according to the APPI (Association of Professional Paragliding Instructors) system.

     Школото за екстремни спортови Акро Македонија работи според АППИ (Асоцијација на професионални параглајдерски пилоти) системот.

APPI is a pioneering  Paragliding International organization, which brings an evolutionary  system of the highest quality in Paragliding Education

APPI provides a license that is internationally recognized and of the highest standard.

APPI is a growing WORLDWIDE FLYING COMMUNITY and ASSOCIATION for development of paragliding for the benefit of all individuals, from beginners to solo pilots, professional tandem pilots and instructors.

Paragliding never before had a standard to validate not only pilots,  but professional pilots, in accordance with the *FAI rules and  regulation. APPI is unique and evolutionary. APPI cards includes IPPI  standards, but offers standard far beyond for professional levels.  APPI includes all Paragliding Federations/ Legislations Worldwide.

APPI is the ONLY International standard for professionals pilots, tandem pilots and instructors, including all Solo pilots Federations. Which  means your APPI card is an International card to be accepted everywhere  you go. Any national card from any country is inside APPI standard, with guaranty of best professional qualification and formation courses.

APPI started in Switzerland and very fast is growing in many  countries. Never paragliding had the opportunity to grow and develop  with so much safety and get united without borders as with APPI license. As well to fight for an international paragliding insurance, available worldwide for all APPI members.

If you are a professional pilot or recreational pilot you can get your APPI license by equivalence.  Applications can be done online. To affiliate your school contact APPI and check for further procedures.

APPI units paragliding schools from all countries, with large range  of courses, programs and travels from school to school affiliated.

APPI is an evolutionary system, a modern practical way of learning and teaching. An intelligent way of living.

Professional International Standard, best pedagogic  system, safety, online insurance and online training resources. Our aim  is to help you to fly happily and above all safely!
This is our priority and this is the reason APPI exists.

What is APPI

Start paragliding

     Flying tandem with an experienced instructor is the first step to join the flying school.

     Open sky pilot

Open Sky Pilot is the first degree in APPI Education System. The student learns how to install and control the wing on the ground (ground  skimming) and have his first solo flight experience. At this level, the  student is allowed to fly ONLY with radio communication and under  instructor’s supervision.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in a APPI Open Sky Pilot course, an individual must :

 1.    Have minimum age 14 years old, with authorization of legal  representative, and according to local rules (Federation/ Civil  Aviation/ Army, etc).

 2     Minimum 5 days course with a certified instructor. Including: 3 days minimum of ground handling

 3.    Completed theoretical course on Basic Paragliding Knowledge (five chapters)

 4.    Completed the practical, analyze, technique and mental preparation stage 1

Training and Certification

APPI Solo Pilots candidates must satisfactorily complete all course performance requirements by

following progressions. To apply for certification, the certifying APPI  Instructor submit online a completed, signed Pilot Application to APPI  website, along with the required photo, application fee. Upon approval  of the application, APPI will issue an APPI Certification Card.  [1] [2]

Download documents :

1.APPI Response Awareness

2.APPI Progression Form

3.APPI Logbook

Adventure Pilot

Adventure Pilot is a paragliding student capable to fly from the take  off to the landing zone in stable weather conditions, in altitude  gliding. But still allowed to fly ONLY with radio communication and  under instructor supervision.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

1.Be certified as an APPI Open Sky pilot or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.

2.Minimum age 14 years old with authorization of legal representative, and according to local rules (Federation/ Civil Aviation/ Army, etc).

3.Minimum 10 days course with a certified instructor.

4.Complete the theoretic and practical: analyze, technique and mental preparation stage 2.

5.Complete the theoretic and practical: analyze, technique and mental preparation stage 2.

Training and Certification

Adventure Pilots candidates must satisfactorily complete all course  performance requirements. To apply for certification, the certifying  APPI Instructor submit online a completed, signed Pilot Application to  APPI website, along with the required photo, application fee and other  qualifying certification documentation (if applicable).
Upon approval of the application, APPI will issue an APPI Certification Card. [1]  [2]

Download documents:

1.APPI Response Awareness

2.APPI Progression Form

3.APPI Logbook

APPI Pilot

APPI Solo Pilot is the student who achieved the level to become an independent pilot, capable  to fly without supervision and to analyze different weather conditions,  having skills in alpine, soaring and/ or flat land.  Before to fly in different sites, APPI Solo Pilots are recommended to  choose places where they can have Assistance of an APPI School, where  they receive important information, support and have more security. As a benefit of being an APPI member, any APPI Solo Pilot can get one day  FREE Assistance in any APPI School worldwide.

Prerequisites/ course contents/ obligation

1.Be certified as an APPI Adventure pilot or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.

2.Minimum age 16 years old (with authorization of legal representative),  and according to local rules (Federation/ Civil Aviation/ Army, etc).

3.Complete 15 days course (including APPI Open Sky and Adventure Course)  with registered instructor (logbook), including 25 flights done.

4.Complete the theoretical course, practical, analyze, technique and  mental preparation stage 3, including knowledge Development II (5  chapters).

5.Be approved on practical and theoretical Exams, oral and writing.

6.Respect APPI Safety Rule and Quality Standard to contact the local APPI  School and have one day welcome and free assistance to get information,  when flying any different flying site where APPI Schools are available.

*Note: The local instructor decide if the pilot can fly on his own , following the APPI System of Education and safety.

*If the pilot is certified only Soaring, Flat land or Alpine, one day course is mandatory to get authorization to fly on the site with  different skill. The course must be validated online.

*All documents and progressions forms are available to download on  the APPI website. The Instructor has access and download all files,  using his personal Login.

Target

• Capable to fly in the learning place, with minimum supervision
• or independently in quiet condition.
• Have to know is obligation and right.
• Obligation to see the local APPI flying school when flying in different places.
• One day free supervision in any APPI school.

Training Update

ALPINE

APPI Solo Pilot with ALPINE validation means the pilot has completed his formation course in one area of mountain valley wind and thermals, and  have skills PTU landing (aviation standard). Validation: minimum one  day under instructor supervision on fly, analyze condition, landscape,  etc.

SOARING

APPI Solo Pilot with SOARING validation means the pilot has completed  his formation course in one area of meteo wind, venture, top landing,  etc. Validation: minimum one day under instructor supervision, fly with  meteo wind and top landing.

FLAT LAND

APPI Solo Pilot with FLAT LAND validation means the pilot has completed  his formation course using winch system for take off. Validation:  minimum one day under instructor supervision, fly and safety winch take  off.

Certification

APPI Solo Pilots candidates must satisfactorily complete all course  performance requirements. To apply for certification, the certifying  APPI Instructor submit online a completed, validated APPI Solo Pilot  Application to APPI website, along with the required photo, application  fee and other qualifying certification documentation (if applicable). Upon approval of the application and validation, APPI will issue an APPI Solo Pilot Certification Card.

Note: Flying skills/ qualification and/or update must be validated online (alpine, soaring and flat land)

Renewal

To renew annually, the APPI Solo Pilot submits online a payment of  membership dues. Automatically APPI’s Certification Card starts  validation and membership is activated.

Download documents:

1.  Response Awareness
2. APPI Progression Form
3. APPI Logbook
4. APPI Solo Pilot Exams

Advanced Pilot

Pilot independent, with experience, capable to fly  and analyze all different weather conditions and in any flying site. An  Advanced APPI Pilot qualifies the pilot who wants to continue APPI  Paragliding Education, to improve his performance skills and knowledge  and be ready to go Pro.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in a APPI Advanced Pilot course, an individual must

1.Be certified as a APPI Solo Pilot, with both Alpine and soaring  validation. Or have a qualifying certification from another training  organization (see equivalence standard).:

2.Minimum age of 16 years old (with authorization of legal representative and according to local rules).

3Minimum one year experience and registered 200 flights/100 hours on  logbook or 120 flights under APPI instructors supervision or from  another training organization, equivalence.

4.Have been flying in a minimum 10 different sites, alpin and soaring.

5.Complete 3 days APPI SIV Course and present APPI SIV Certification.

6.Complete theoretical course, with 5 chapters (Areodynamic, Meteorology,  Legislation, Material science, Flight practice). Each chapter must be  signed by the instructor.

7.Be approved in the practical exams (three flights solo) and theoretical  exams (100 questions in 5 chapters: equipment, aerodynamics, weather,  technique of fly, rule and regulation); oral and/or writing.

8.Respect APPI Safety Rule and Quality Standard to contact the local APPI  School and have one day welcome and free assistance to get information,  when flying any different flying site where APPI Schools are available.

Training and Certification

APPI Advanced Pilots Certification must be validated by two different  APPI instructors or higher rating status. APPI Advanced Pilots  candidates must satisfactorily complete all course performance  requirements. . To apply for certification, the certifying APPI  Instructor submit online a completed, signed Pilot Application to APPI  website, along with the required photo, application fee and other  qualifying certification documentation (if applicable). Upon approval of the application, APPI will issue an APPI Certification Card.

Renewal

To renew annually, the pilot submits online a payment of membership  dues. Automatically APPI’s Certification Card starts validation and  membership is activated.

Download documents:

1.  APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Logbook
3. APPI Advanced Pilot Progression Form
4. APPI Advanced Pilot Exam

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