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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Секој колку-толку нормален човек има во животот барем еден сон...

 Нема да го навредувам Мендо прогласувајќи го за “колку-толку” нормален. Впрочем, “нормалноста” е епитет на просечните. Борејќи се сиот живот со квазитепачи, негувани медиокритети, надмени корумписти и корумпирани судови кои на правото на индивидуата го претпоставуваат правото на една повластена каста, човек заборава да биде нормален...

 Резултатот од сето тоа е мајсторски раскажана приказна за една личност со многу таленти. Префинета смеса на биографски, верски и митски елементи во која еден од важните “заднински” ликови е Архангел Михаил. Во Булгаковски-Куелјовски манир на пишување, Архангелот го води и го варди Меча (главниот лик) од скоковите во стогот од сено, преку кратките летови со делтаплан, до безумните иновации на “вратоломии” со параглајдер. Патем, авторот е поранешен вицешампион на светот во овој спорт.

Вистински бисер на сладокусците на пишаниот збор.

Зад виножитото

Романот “Зад виножитото” е втор роман на Мендо Велјановски, интересен, возбудлив, несекојдневен роман за Мекадонци кои успеваат да отскокнат од едноличното секојдневие и да ги допрат границите на одвај можното, најмногу со таканаречените екстремни спортови и барем за момент да погледнат зад виножитото.

Романот изобилува со описи на глечерите на Мон Блан каде што се одвива главното дејствие на терени каде што беше неможно да стапне човечка нога ако не беше измислен најновиот зимски спорт спид рајдинг, во чие “смислување” учествуваше и самоит Мечо. Овој спорт му овозможува несекојдневно доживување на главниот јунак, а кое поминува во илузија или фројдовски: “спомен што покрива или прикрива друг непријатен спомен”, како последица од падот од глечерот. Сепак, на крајот, илузијата се материјализира, оставајќи оптимистичка порака до читателот.

Soaring

APPI Solo Pilot with SOARING validation means the pilot has completed his formation course in one area of weather wind, venture, top landing, etc.

Validation : minimum one day under instructor supervision, fly with weather wind and top landing.

Alpin

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.

Winch

APPI Solo Pilot with Winch - 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.

Speed ride

Rescue Packer

Rescue Packing Provider  are Advanced Pilots or Instructors with higher rating, who have  completed the Specialty Rescue Packing Course and are able to recognize, control, pack and install all different models of rescue and in any  paragliding harness, following APPI Security International Rules. Advanced Pilots can pack only their own rescues, while instructors can  pack the rescues from anyone.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To be certified as a Rescue Packing Specialist, an individual must :

1. Be a certified Advanced Pilot, or with another paragliding training organization.
2. Complete a 2 days Practical and Theoretical Course and have a minimum  10 packing and installations with an APPI Instructor Examiner.

Training and Certification

Upon completion of the Specialty Instructor Training, the pilot  submits to the appropriate APPI office a completed application validated by the APPI Instructor who conducted the training, along with a photo  and application fee. Upon approval of the application, APPI will issue a Rescue Packing Specialty certification card.

Renewal

Rescue Packing Specialist ratings do not require separate renewal –  they are renewed when the member renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Rescue Packing Provider Progression Form

Open Sky Tandem Pilot

The APPI Open Sky Tandem Pilot rating is the first step to become an APPI Professional member.  During their training, candidates review APPI Standards, procedures and  general related issues. As well, candidates review their practical  flying ability, general procedures and paragliding knowledge. Open Sky  Tandem Pilots are allowed to fly ONLY with other certified pilots.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an OSTP Program, an individual must:

1. Be certified as an Advanced Pilot, with APPI or another recreational paragliding training organization, for at least one year.
2. Present APPI SIV Certification, within the past 6 months.
3. Be at least 18 years old.
4. Have a good medical statement, in the form and state that as a candidate is fit for paragliding as a profession.
5. Completed five days Tandem Basic Course, including minimum 10 flights with the APPI Tandem Instructor Examiner.
6. Submit proof of First Aid training (Red Cross or other rescue organization equivalence).
7. Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications for entry level,  advanced, rescue and leadership level issued by another recreational  paragliding training organization.

Training and Certification

Open Sky Tandem Pilots candidates must satisfactorily complete all  course performance requirements. . To apply for certification, the  certifying APPI Instructor submit online a completed, validated Open Sky Tandem 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.

Note: Open Sky Tandem Pilot Course has 2 years validity, for  candidates who want to enroll in an APPI Tandem Pilot Course and  validate Certification. If certification expired, the course must be  repeated (safety rules and APPI quality standards).

Renewal

To renew annually, an Open Sky Tandem Pilot submits a Membership  Agreement with payment of membership dues. Pilots who have let their  memberships lapse will need to fulfill additional requirements  designated by the APPI Training and Quality Management Department before regaining on status.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPIOpen Sky Tandem Pilot Progression Form

APPI Tandem Pilot

The APPI Tandem Pilot  Course is the final goal to become a professional Tandem Pilot. During  the course candidates review APPI Standards, procedures, philosophies  and methods. After successfully completing an APPI Instructor  Examination (IE), tandem pilots can carry any passenger of any age  without aeronautical knowledge, and to do commercial flights, having  responsibility for introducing people to paragliding through Discover  Paragliding and various APPI programs. APPI Tandem Pilots can apply for  forward specialties going more Pro as : Advanced Tandem Pilot, rescue  packing provider and group leader .

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an APPI Tandem Pilot an individual must:

1. Be certified as an APPI Open Sky Tandem Pilot  within the past two years or hold a certification with another  recreational paragliding training organization.
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Be in a good medical statement, in the form and state that as a candidate is fit for paragliding as a profession.
4. Have been a certified Open Sky Tandem Pilot for at least one year and  have completed and logged at least 80 tandem flights reports. Or prior  option, have logged 50 flights under an APPI Instructor’s supervision,  with no time limit.
5. Have completed and logged Tandem flights in at least five different sites.
6. Have completed and logged Tandem flights with at least ten different certified pilots (Insurance Rule).
7. Be approved on theoretical and Practical Tandem Exams.
8. Submit documentation of first aid training (Red Cross or other rescue organization equivalence).
9. Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications for entry level,  advanced, rescue and leadership level issued by another recreational  paragliding training organization.
10. If not an APPI Open Sky Tandem Pilot, successfully complete the APPI OSTP equivalence.

Training and Certification

The exams must have minimum two Instructors to validate the  certification. Tandem Pilots candidates must satisfactorily complete  all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI Tandem  Pilots. To apply for certification, the certifying APPI Instructor submit online a completed, validated Tandem 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, an APPI Tandem Pilot submits a Membership  Agreement with payment of membership dues. Pilots who have let their  memberships lapse will need to fulfill additional requirements  designated by the APPI Training and Quality Management Department before regaining on status.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Tandem Pilot Progression Form

Group leader

Group Leader are APPI  Tandem Pilots who want to continue his formation and APPI Education and  have skill to guide groups of pilots. Group Leaders help with all  facilities and organization, being in charge to take care of paragliding groups, travels and expeditions. But are not authorized to use radio  guidance communication, or take responsibility for pilots during the  flights.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an Group leader an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI Tandem Pilot.
2. Completed 2 day leader Assistance, with supervision of an APPI Sky Guide Instructor.
3. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams and validated by APPI Sky Guide Instructor
4. Or Validated experience by sending request to APPI

Training and Certification

APPI Group Leader has two phases – a training phase and an evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully completed the 

training Program can be validated. The validation must be done by one  APPI Sky guide Instructor to validate the certification. Group Leader candidates must satisfactorily complete  all course requirements to be certified as APPI Group Leader Tandem  Pilot.
To apply for equivalence certification, all document have to be  submit online , Application to APPI website, along with the required  photo, application , and other qualifying certification documentation  (if applicable). Upon approval of the application, APPI will issue an  APPI Group Leader card.

Renewal

Group Leader ratings do not require separate renewal –

Download documents:

1. APPI Group Leader Progression Form

Advanced Tandem Pilot

APPI Advanced Tandem  Pilot is a Tandem Pilot having special skills in Tandem SIV and Tandem  Cross Country. Advanced Tandem Pilots are Tandem Pilots in best  qualification in the way to become APPI Instructors and Tandem Pilot  Instructors.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an APPI Adventure Tandem Pilot an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI Tandem Pilot or hold a certification with another recreational paragliding training organization.
2. Have completed an APPI SIV Tandem Course within the past six months.
3. Have completed and logged at least one cross country tandem flight of minimum 35km, having a certified pilot as a passenger.
4. Submit documentation of any other qualifying certifications.
5. If not an APPI Tandem Pilot, successfully complete the APPI Tandem Pilot equivalence.

Training and Certification

Adventure Tandem Pilots candidates must satisfactorily complete all  course performance requirements to be certified as APPI Adventure Tandem Pilots.

APPI Adventure Tandem Pilots.
To apply for certification, the certifying APPI Tandem Instructor  submit online a completed, validated Adventure Tandem 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 Adventure Tandem Pilot Certification Card.

Renewal

To renew annually, an APPI Adventure Tandem Pilot submits a  Membership Agreement with payment of membership dues. Pilots who have  let their memberships lapse will need to fulfill additional requirements designated by the APPI Training and Quality Management Department  before regaining on status.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Adventure Tandem Pilot Progression Form

Fly Guide

APPI Guides are APPI  Group Leaders responsible for paragliding groups, during their travels  and expeditions. APPI Guides are authorized to use radio guidance  communication, or take responsibility for pilots during the flights in  some specific flying sites. APPI guides are assistant instructor or  instructor candidates, during formations.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an Fly Guide an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI Instructor.
2. Present Group leader Specialty Certification.
3. Completed 2 APPI Guide Course Assistance, with supervision of an APPI Sky Guide Instructor.
4. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to guide one group, under one Sky Guide Instructor supervision.
5. If not an APPI Instructor, successfully complete the APPI Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

APPI Guide Course has two phases – a training phase and an evaluation phase

Instructor candidates who have successfully completed the training  Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. APPI Guides candidates must  satisfactorily complete all course requirements to be certified as APPI Guide Instructor.
To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit  online a completed, signed Instructor 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 Guide Instructor card.

Renewal

APPI Guide ratings do not require separate renewal – they are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Guide Progression Form

Sky Guide

APPI Sky Guide is top  ranting APPI Guide, with bivouac attitude, and Instructor who have  demonstrated a thorough experience in guiding paragliding groups. APPI  Sky Guides are allowed to use radio guidance and to guide group of  pilots of any level at any flying site, having 2 pilots or students in  radio guidance at the same time.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll as a Sky Guide an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI XC Instructor, for at least 6 months.
2. Present Fly Guide Specialty Certification.
3. Have guided and logged at least 10 groups, in the past 2 years.
4. Have guided and logged at least 5 different flying sites.
5. Completed 2 APPI Sky Guide Course Assistance, with supervision of an APPI Sky Guide Instructor.
6. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to guide one group, under one Sky Guide Instructor supervision.
7. If not an APPI XC Instructor, successfully complete the APPI XC Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

APPI Sky Guide Course has two phases – a training phase and an  evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully completed  the training Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. APPI Sky Guides  candidates must satisfactorily complete all course requirements to be  certified as APPI Sky Guide Instructor.
To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit  online a completed, validated Instructor 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 Sky Guide Instructor card.

Renewal

APPI Sky Guide ratings do not require separate renewal – they are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Sky Guide Progression Form

First aid rescue instructor

Any diploma certified by the Red Cross or equivalent, capable of delivering a first aid certificate.

Assistant Instructor

The Assistant Instructor rating is the first step to become an APPI Professional Instructor.  Assistant Instructors provide student pilots with quality knowledge and skill development during APPI programs and courses, in supervision of a Certified APPI Master Instructor.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an APPI Assistant Instructor course, an individual must:

1. Be a Certified APPI Tandem Pilot for at least one year, or with another paragliding training organization.
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Be in a good medical statement, in the form and state that as a candidate is fit for paragliding as a profession.
4. Completed and logged at least 50 hours/ 100 professional tandem flights.
5. Completed five days theoretical, pedagogic and practical course under a Master Instructor supervision.
6. Submit documentation of First Aid training (Red Cross or recognized equivalence).
7. Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications issued by another recreational paragliding training organization.
8. If not an APPI Tandem pilot, successfully complete the APPI Tandem Pilot course equivalence.

Training and Certification

Assistant instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete all  course performance on pedagogy requirements to be certified as APPI  Assistant Instructors. To apply for certification, the certifying APPI  Instructor submit online a completed, validated Assistant Instructor  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 Assistant  Instructor card.

Duties

Renewed APPI Assistant Instructor Pilots who are in Active status are authorized to:

1. Accompany student pilots during their training, under the indirect supervision of an APPI Instructor.
2. Conduct the ground handling skills segment of the APPI Open Sky and Adventure Pilot courses.
3. Conduct the APPI Discover Paragliding program.
4. Conduct the APPI Paragliding Review program for certified pilots, or for APPI Pilots who want only to refresh their skills.

Renewal

To renew annually, an APPI Assistant Instructor submits a Membership  Agreement with payment of membership dues. Assistant Instructors who  have let their memberships lapse will need to fulfill additional  requirements designated by the APPI Training and Quality Management  Department.

Download documents :

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Assistant Instructor Progression Form

APPI Instructor

Instructor Formation Course

APPI Instructor denotes  an individual who has exemplary paragliding skills and role model  behavior, solid rescue skills, professional level knowledge of  paragliding theory, management and supervision abilities, and  competence as a certified instructor. APPI Instructors are paragliding  instructors from other paragliding training organizations or schools, as well, who successfully completed equivalence in skills.  Instructors may conduct a large range of APPI courses and programs :from Open Sky to APPI Solo Pilot, Advanced Courses, Rescue or Specialty  courses, when qualified. Instructors may become APPI Specialty  Instructors and APPI Master Instructors.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

1.Be certified as an APPI Assistant Instructor for minimum one year, or with another paragliding training

2.Be in good medical statement, in the form and state that as a candidate is fit for paragliding as a profession.

3.Completed minimum 60 days training course in at least three different  schools, 20 days in each school. Composed of 15 days assistance from  Open Sky to APPI Solo Pilot, and 5 days activity chosen by the  instructor.

4.Be approved on theoretical, Practical and Audition Exams. Practical: to  give one day course to real students, having two Instructors as a jury;  Theoretical: To give one day course, having two Instructors as a jury  and to expose knowledge and experience over one subject, by the jury.  Audition: to explain motivation and to critic the presentation course.

5.Present logbook documented and signed by 3 instructors, from minimum 2 different schools.

6.Submit documentation of first aid training (Red Cross or other rescue organization equivalence).

7.Be certified as an APPI Rescue Pilot Provider or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.

8.Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications by another recreational paragliding training organization.

9.If not a APPI Assistant Instructor, successfully complete the APPI Assistant Instructor course rescue assessment.

Training and Certification

APPI Instructor Development has two phases – a training phase and an  evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully completed  the training Program ONLY may enroll in the theoretical exams. The exams must have minimum one Master Instructor and one Instructor to validate  the certification. Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete  all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI Instructors. To apply for certification, the certifying Course Director submit online a completed, signed Instructor 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 Instructor Card.

Duties

Renewed APPI Instructor Pilots who are in Active status are authorized to :

1. Supervise both training and non-training related activities by planning, organizing and flights supervision.
2. Assist APPI Master Instructors during formations and courses for any APPI certification.
3. Independently teach APPI Paragliding courses students for: Open Sky, Adventure and APPI Solo Pilot
4. Teach Advanced Pilot course together with another APPI instructor (requirement for validation).
5. Accompany Specialty students, when qualified.

Renewal

To renew annually, an APPI Instructor submits online a Membership  Agreement with payment of membership dues. Instructors who have let  their memberships lapse will need to fulfill additional requirements  designated by the APPI Training and Quality Management Department before regaining Teaching status.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Instructor Progression Form

Assistant Instructor

The Assistant Instructor rating is the first step to become an APPI Professional Instructor.  Assistant Instructors provide student pilots with quality knowledge and skill development during APPI programs and courses, in supervision of a Certified APPI Master Instructor.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an APPI Assistant Instructor course, an individual must:

Tandem Instructor

APPI Tandem Flight  Instructors are Advanced Tandem Pilots who have demonstrated large  experience in tandem flights skills and are able to teach Tandem Pilot  formation courses, able to assist and conduct tandem pilots students in  flight performance and training.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To be certified as a Tandem instructor, an individual must :

1. Be an APPI Instructor
2. Be certified as an APPI Advanced Tandem Pilot.
3. Completed minimum 3 to 5 days course, progression and procedures.
4. Completed minimum 2 Tandem Flight Course Assistance, by an APPI Tandem Flight Instructor.
5. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to give one  full Performance course to real students, under one Master Instructor  supervision.
6. If not an APPI Advanced Tandem Pilot, successfully complete the APPI Advanced Tandem Pilot course equivalence.

Tandem Flights Instructors candidates who have successfully completed the training Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. The exams must have  minimum one Master Instructor and one Instructor to validate the  certification. Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete all  course performance requirements to be certified as APPI Tandem Flight  Instructor. To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit on  line a completed, validated Tandem Flight Instructor 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 Tandem Flight Instructor card.

Renewal

Specialty Instructor ratings do not require separate renewal – they  are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Tandem Flight Instructor Progression Form

SIV instructor

APPI SIV Specialist are  Instructors and experienced pilots educators who have demonstrated a  thorough experience in APPI System of Paragliding Education, conducting  large range of programs and courses. The teaching status SIV Specialist  Instructor is able to give from security of flying, SIV courses,  collapses and maneuvers with paragliding and simulation of accidents  training from APPI Solo Pilots to Advanced Pilots.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

1. Be certified as an Instructor for at least one year, with APPI or with another paragliding training organization.
2. Completed minimum 25 APPI Solo Pilot formations.
3. Present SIV and Acro training Certification. And recognized participation in Acrobat Competitions.
4. Completed 3 APPI SIV Course Assistance, with at least 2 different instructors, documented and signed by the instructors.
5. Be approved on theoretical, Practical and Audition Exams. Which means  to give one full SIV course to real students, under one Master  Instructor supervision.
6. Be certified as an APPI Rescue Packing Provider or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
   Note: This Certification might be simultaneous to the formation.
7. Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications by another paragliding training organization.
8. If not an APPI Instructor, successfully complete the APPI Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

APPI SIV Specialist Instructor has two phases – a training phase and  an evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully  completed the training Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. The exams  must have minimum one Master Instructor and one Instructor to

validate  the certification. Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete  all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI SIV  Specialist Instructors. To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit on  line a completed, validated Instructor 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 Instructor card.

Renewal

Specialty Instructor ratings do not require separate renewal – they  are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI SIV Specialist Instructor Progression Form

Acro trainer

APPI ACRO Specialist are SIV Specialist Instructors with increasing techniques on acrobatic fly. The teaching status SIV Specialist Instructor is able to give from SIV  courses to acrobatic training courses, to all level of pilots and  higher rating Instructors.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in an Acro Trainer course an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI SIV Instructor.
2. Submit proof and result of participation on Acrobatic Competition.
3. Completed 2 APPI Acro Course Assistance, with supervision of an APPI Acrobatic Instructor.
4. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to give one  full Acro course to real students, under one Master Instructor  supervision.
5. If not an SIV APPI Instructor, successfully complete the APPI SIV Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

APPI Acro Specialist Instructor has two phases – a training phase and an evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully  completed the training Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. The exams  must have minimum one Master Instructor and one Instructor to validate  the certification. Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete  all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI SIV  Specialist Instructors. To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit  online a completed, signed Instructor 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 Instructor card.

Renewal

Specialty Instructor ratings do not require separate renewal – they  are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Acro Specialist Instructor Progression Form

D-bag trainer

APPI D-BAG Specialist  are Instructors with increasing techniques on acrobatic fly, teaching  deployment and glide opening over the water from a tandem flight. The  D-Bag Specialist Instructor is able to give courses ONLY for Advanced  Pilots or higher rating Instructors. The objective of this course is to teach how to pack and have a free process in security. Useful for  public shows and presentations.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in a D-bag trainer course an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI SIV Instructor.
2. Present Acro training Certification.
3. Completed 2 days course, progression and procedures.
4. Completed minimum 4 deployments, under supervision.
5. Completed 2 APPI D-BAG Course Assistance, by supervision of an APPI D-BAG Instructors.
6. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to give one  full D-BAG course to real students, under one Master Instructor  supervision.
7. To admit students ONLY when APPI advanced pilots.
8. If not an SIV APPI Instructor, successfully complete the APPI SIV Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

APPI D-BAG Specialist Instructor has two phases – a training phase  and an evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully  completed the training Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. The exams  must have minimum one Master Instructor to validate the certification.  Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete all course  performance requirements to be certified as APPI D-Bag Specialist  Instructor. To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit on  line a completed, signed Instructor 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 D-BAG Instructor card.

Renewal

Specialty Instructor ratings do not require separate renewal – they  are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI D-Bag Specialist Instructor Progression Form

XC instructor

Cross Country Specialist are APPI Instructors and experienced pilots educators who have best  skills in cross country performance, able to conduct a range of APPI  programs and courses from basic to advanced levels. Cross Country  Specialist Instructor are expert in expeditions, thermals and flying  techniques in long distance flights.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

1. Be certified as an Instructor for at least one year, with APPI or with another paragliding training organization.
2. Completed minimum 25 APPI Solo Pilot formations.
3. Present Cross Country Certification, minimum 2 cross country 25 km and  listing of challenge (see cross country instructor’s form).
4. Be  approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to give one full  Cross Country course to real students, under one Master Instructor  supervision.
5. Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications by another paragliding training organization.
6. If not an APPI Instructor, successfully complete an APPI Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

The exams must have minimum one Master Instructor and one Instructor  to validate the certification. Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI  Cross Country Specialist Instructors.
To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit  on line a completed, validated Instructor 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 Cross Country Instructor card.

Renewal

Specialty Instructor ratings do not require separate renewal – they  are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Cross Country Specialist Instructor Progression Form

Perfo. trainer

APPI Performance  Specialist are Cross Country Instructors who have demonstrated large  experience in competitions, combining flight performance, training  skills, distance, speed and safety. Able to assist and conduct pilots  students in flight performance and training for competition.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To enroll in a Perfo. trainer course, an individual must :

1. Be certified as an APPI Cross Country Instructor.
2. Have participated and present result in Cross Country competition.
3. Completed minimum 3 to 5 days course, progression and procedures.
4. Completed minimum one flight more than 50 km.
5. Completed 2 Performance Course Assistance, by supervision of an APPI Performance Instructor.
6. Be approved on Practical and Audition Exams. Which means to give one  full Performance course to real students, under one Master Instructor  supervision

       7.    If not an APPI Cross Country Instructor, successfully complete the APPI Cross Country Instructor course equivalence.

Training and Certification

Instructor candidates who have successfully completed the training  Program ONLY may enroll in the exams. The exams must have minimum one  Master Instructor and one Instructor to validate the certification.  Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete all course  performance requirements to be certified as APPI Performance Specialist  Instructor.
To apply for certification, the certifying Master Instructor submit  on line a completed, signed Instructor 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 Performance Instructor card.

Renewal

Specialty Instructor ratings do not require separate renewal – they  are renewed when APPI Instructors renew their membership annually.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Performance Specialist Instructor Progression Form

APPI Instructor

Instructor Formation Course

APPI Instructor denotes  an individual who has exemplary paragliding skills and role model  behavior, solid rescue skills, professional level knowledge of  paragliding theory, management and supervision abilities, and  competence as a certified instructor. APPI Instructors are paragliding  instructors from other paragliding training organizations or schools, as well, who successfully completed equivalence in skills.  Instructors may conduct a large range of APPI courses and programs :from Open Sky to APPI Solo Pilot, Advanced Courses, Rescue or Specialty  courses, when qualified. Instructors may become APPI Specialty  Instructors and APPI Master Instructors.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

1.Be certified as an APPI Assistant Instructor for minimum one year, or with another paragliding training organization.

2.Be in good medical statement, in the form and state that as a candidate is fit for paragliding as a profession.

3.Completed minimum 60 days training course in at least three different  schools, 20 days in each school. Composed of 15 days assistance from  Open Sky to APPI Solo Pilot, and 5 days activity chosen by the  instructor.

4. Be approved on theoretical, Practical and Audition  Exams. Practical: to give one day course

to real students, having two  Instructors as a jury; Theoretical: To give one day course, having two  Instructors as a jury and to expose knowledge and experience over one  subject, by the jury. Audition: to explain motivation and to critic the  presentation course.

1. Present logbook documented and signed by 3 instructors, from minimum 2 different schools.
2. Submit documentation of first aid training (Red Cross or other rescue organization equivalence).
3. Be certified as an APPI Rescue Pilot Provider or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
4. Submit documentation of any qualifying certifications by another recreational paragliding training organization.
5. If not a APPI Assistant Instructor, successfully complete the APPI Assistant Instructor course rescue assessment.

Training and Certification

APPI Instructor Development has two phases – a training phase and an  evaluation phase. Instructor candidates who have successfully completed  the training Program ONLY may enroll in the theoretical exams. The exams must have minimum one Master Instructor and one Instructor to validate  the certification. Instructor candidates must satisfactorily complete  all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI Instructors. To apply for certification, the certifying Course Director submit online a completed, signed Instructor 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 Instructor Card.

Duties

Renewed APPI Instructor Pilots who are in Active status are authorized to :

1. Supervise both training and non-training related activities by planning, organizing and flights supervision.
2. Assist APPI Master Instructors during formations and courses for any APPI certification.
3. Independently teach APPI Paragliding courses students for: Open Sky, Adventure and APPI Solo Pilot
4. Teach Advanced Pilot course together with another APPI instructor (requirement for validation).
5. Accompany Specialty students, when qualified.

Renewal

To renew annually, an APPI Instructor submits online a Membership  Agreement with payment of membership dues. Instructors who have let  their memberships lapse will need to fulfill additional requirements  designated by the APPI Training and Quality Management Department before regaining Teaching status.

Download documents:

1. APPI Response Awareness
2. APPI Instructor Progression Form

Parahawking instructor

Coming soon.

Winch instructor

Coming soon.

Mini wing instructor

Coming soon.

Speed ride instructor

Coming soon.

Master Instructor

APPI Master Instructors  are experienced pilots educators who have achieved the highest APPI  Instructor ratings. Master Instructors have demonstrated a thorough  understanding of the APPI System of Paragliding Education and have  experience conducting the large range of programs and courses.
Master Instructors are members which influences changes to programs  and standards. APPI Master Instructor have to follow APPI Education  System and are representative of APPI in one country.

Prerequisites/ Course contents/ Obligation

To apply for the Master Instructor rating, an instructor must :

1. Have been an APPI Instructor for at least two years.
2. Be certified as an APPI Specialty Instructor, with one or more specialty ratings.
3. Have issued at least 5 APPI Instructor certifications.
4. Have certified at least 100 students as APPI Pilots. At least 80 of the certifications must be for APPI Solo Pilot, with at least 20 of the  certifications for APPI Specialty Pilot,.
5. Completed five Instructor Course Assistance, by supervision of an APPI Master Instructor.
6. Use the complete APPI System of Paragliding Education including all  appropriate APPI training materials when conducting APPI programs.
7. Issue APPI as the primary certification, and conduct all APPI  certification courses and experience programs using methods consistent  with APPI Standards and philosophy as outlined in the APPI Instructor  Manual.
8. Have no verified Quality Assurance violations within  the past six months and no open quality assurance inquiries in progress. (A member in Review status may not qualify for Master Instructor until  the Review status is lifted.)

Certification

The Master Instructor candidate must have minimum three Instructors  or one Instructor and one Master Instructor to validate the  certification. Master Instructor candidates must satisfactorily  complete all course performance requirements to be certified as APPI  Master Instructors.

Renewal

To renew annually, an APPI Master Instructor submits online to APPI  website a Membership Agreement with payment of membership dues.

*Note: APPIMaster Instructors retain their rating by being APPI  members in best standing. This rating may be rescinded or suspended if  found in violation of APPI Standards during a Quality Assurance inquiry.

Parahawking master

Become Parahawking master only on request to APPI.

Winch master

Become Winch master only on request to APPI.

Mini wing master

Become Mini wing master only on request to APPI.

Speed ride master

Become Speed ride master only on request to APPI.

XC master

Become XC master only on request to APPI.

Perfo. master

Become perfo. master only on request to APPI.

SIV master

Become SIV master only on request to APPI staff.

Acro master

Become acro. master only on request to APPI staff.

D-bag master
 

Become D-bag master only on request to APPI staff.