P4 Intermediate Pilot Course
P4: long in thermals,
calm in a crisis.
For those with a P3 level card. Advanced meteorology and aerodynamics, air law, long flights in thermals and advanced SIV manoeuvres.
20 flightsand at least 10 hours
700–1000 maltitude gain
Advanced SIVspiral, stall, spin
APPI 4equivalent
50,000 TLinsurance included
Raise your
flying performance.
In the THSF guide P4 is defined as the “Intermediate Pilot Course”. The aim is for you to fly for long periods in thermal conditions and to improve your performance with advanced aerodynamics and meteorology knowledge.
The theory also covers air law (national and local rules, GSB, SHGM and THSF regulations). The course is planned for 10–45 days.
Requirements
- P3 Beginner Pilot level card
- EN-A or EN-B wing
- Your own complete equipment, with an aired and repacked reserve parachute
Learning objectives
- Advanced meteorology: fronts, wind profiles, global circulation
- Aerodynamics: polar curves, stall, wing loading
- Air law and regulations
- Long flights in thermals
- Advanced emergency manoeuvres
THSF minimum requirements
- At least 10 hours in total over 20 flights
- 700–1000 m altitude gain in thermals, or single flight tasks of 1–2 hours
- Advanced SIV manoeuvres such as deep spiral, full stall and spin
- Verification of task flights with GPS logs
- Review of SIV manoeuvres on video
Duration: 10–45 days. Advanced SIV exercises are carried out over water, with a rescue boat in attendance.
S.I.V. training is included in the fee and takes place in Ölüdeniz. Once most of the class has gained a certain amount of experience, S.I.V. is scheduled in Ölüdeniz. You become eligible for your certificate after completing S.I.V. and the other flight tasks.
At the
end
- THSF “YP Intermediate Pilot” level card
- Flying under your own control at registered hills
- APPI 4 equivalent (separate programme)
- Eligibility for the P5 Experienced Pilot and maintenance-repair courses
No brand
pressure.
At P4 you may need to update your equipment to suit your level. Again you choose the brand; we explain the options that suit your flying style and level. There is no requirement to buy from a particular brand.
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Tell us your level and flying experience; we’ll share your eligibility and the nearest date.