P2Beginner pilot

P2 is where everyone starts. Most of the course is on the ground: you learn how the wing works and how to control it before you ever leave the slope. Then you make your first short flights from low training hills with an instructor on the radio.

Before you start

• Age 14 or over (under 18 needs notarised parental consent)
• Height 1.5–2.1 m, weight 40–120 kg
• Health report confirming you are fit for paragliding
• ID, photos, insurance and the other course documents

What you learn

• Equipment, aerodynamics and meteorology
• Air law and emergency procedures
• Ground handling: preparing, inflating and controlling the wing overhead
• Running take-off technique

To complete the level

• 7–10 flights from training hills 60–350 m high, in wind up to 20 km/h
• Written and practical assessment, 75% pass mark
• Course length: usually about 7 days, depending on weather

Exact minimums (flights, hours, waiting periods) are set by THK and THSF and are updated from time to time. The numbers on these pages are the typical published minimums; always check the current course announcement before you apply.