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P5Experienced pilot

The top solo level: long cross-country flights and advanced manoeuvres.

P5 is the highest solo licence. At this point you plan and fly long cross-country routes, manage risk on your own, and have the experience the tandem courses require.

P5 – Experienced pilot
What it allowsThe highest solo licence; you can enter competitions, but you still cannot carry passengers.

Before you start

  • P4 certificate
  • Cross-country experience

What you learn

  • Advanced SIV and manoeuvres
  • Weather forecasting and judgement
  • Emergency management and risk analysis

To complete the level

  • Cross-country target: 100 km in total over at least 3 flights
  • Course length: about 1–2 weeks, 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.