APPI Certified · Bir Billing · Himachal Pradesh
Certification Courses
The complete APPI progression pathway — from your first ground hop to long Himalayan XC flights. Every level taught by India's national champion pilots at the world's 2nd highest paragliding site.
P1 + P2 Basic Course
Learn to fly solo from scratch
— P1 + P2 Basic Course
Our P1 and P2 courses are made for you if you want to learn paragliding. Designed to take you from zero to your first solo flights, covering all the fundamentals you need to fly safely and confidently.
Who is this for?
Complete beginners with no prior paragliding experience. Minimum age 16. Weight 45–115 kg.
Course Fee
₹25,000
Days 1–2: Ground School
- ✓Equipment introduction, fit, and care
- ✓Forward launch inflate and control
- ✓Alpine launch technique
- ✓Kiting on flat ground
- ✓Basic aerodynamics and meteorology
- ✓Emergency procedures theory
Days 3–4: Low Flights
- ✓First hops — controlled launches
- ✓Directional control (gliding turns)
- ✓Approach patterns: S-turns and DBF
- ✓Radio comms with instructor
- ✓Landing technique and flare timing
Days 5–7: Solo Flights
- ✓High-altitude supervised solo flights
- ✓Drift management in wind
- ✓360° turns and height management
- ✓Air law basics
- ✓Daily debrief and logbook sign-off
What's Included
- ✦Equipment introduction & care
- ✦Forward & Alpine launch technique
- ✦Glider control, wind & radio comms
- ✦Safe takeoff & landing technique
- ✦Direction: S-turn, U-turn, 360° basics
- ✦Basic air traffic rules
- ✦APPI P1 + P2 certification
Certification Awarded
APPI P1 + P2 — recognised in 65+ countries. FAI IPPI 2 equivalent.
P3 Intermediate Course
Fly higher, fly smarter
— P3 Intermediate Course
For pilots who have completed P1+P2 and want to deepen their skills. Master thermalling, ridge soaring, and advanced glider handling across real Himalayan flying conditions.
Who is this for?
Pilots who have completed P1+P2. Must have logbook validation of at least 20 solo flights.
Course Fee
₹30,000
Days 1–3: Technique Refinement
- ✓Reverse launch and kiting mastery
- ✓Precision landing accuracy exercises
- ✓Pitch, yaw and roll control
- ✓Stall point awareness and recovery
- ✓Pre-flight checks and equipment trim
Days 4–8: Active Piloting
- ✓Asymmetric collapse recognition
- ✓Big ears — rapid height loss technique
- ✓Speed-bar introduction
- ✓Tight 360° turns for thermalling entry
- ✓Proxy flying scenarios
Days 9–15: Soaring
- ✓Thermal identification from the ground
- ✓Ridge soaring at Billing
- ✓Centering in thermal cores
- ✓Advanced meteorology lectures
- ✓Cross-wind landing techniques
- ✓Route planning and weather windows
What's Included
- ✦Reverse launch & kiting on ground
- ✦Pitch, yaw & roll mastery
- ✦Big ears — rapid height descending
- ✦Normal & tight 360° turns
- ✦Thermal & ridge soaring introduction
- ✦Proxy flying scenarios
- ✦APPI P3 certification
Certification Awarded
APPI P3 Pilot — FAI IPPI 3 equivalent. Independent pilot rights at APPI-affiliated schools worldwide.
P4 Advanced Course
Become an independent pilot
— P4 Advanced Course
Achieve great heights and become a skilled, independent XC pilot. Master the mountains, advanced meteorology, and long-distance cross-country flying techniques.
Who is this for?
P3-certified pilots with thermalling experience and at least 50 logged solo hours. Significant XC readiness recommended.
Course Fee
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Weeks 1–2: Advanced Handling
- ✓Advanced kiting — strong-wind mastery
- ✓Wing-over manoeuvres progression
- ✓Spiral dive entry and exit
- ✓Sharp 360° turns at altitude
- ✓Speed-bar flying and trim usage
Weeks 2–3: XC Flying
- ✓Long-distance thermal navigation
- ✓Ridge-to-ridge transitions
- ✓Connecting thermals on routes
- ✓Vario and GPS instrument use
- ✓Out-landing selection and safety
Weeks 3–4: Mountain Mastery
- ✓Valley cross-country: 15–20 km glides
- ✓High-altitude flight above 3,000m
- ✓Advanced meteorology and RASP models
- ✓Competition scoring systems (optional)
- ✓Mentored free-flying days
What's Included
- ✦Advanced kiting skills
- ✦Wing-over manoeuvres
- ✦Tight & sharp 360° turns
- ✦Thermalling — height-gaining mastery
- ✦Ridge & valley soaring
- ✦Speed-bar flying
- ✦Long-distance XC: 15–20 km glides
- ✦Advanced meteorology
Certification Awarded
APPI P4 Advanced — FAI IPPI 4 equivalent. Full XC pilot rights.
SIV Safety Course
Master collapses before they master you
— SIV Safety Course
SIV (Simulation d'Incident en Vol) is the most important safety training a pilot can do. Practise real collapses, stalls, and spirals over a lake under controlled conditions — build the muscle memory that could save your life.
Who is this for?
P3-certified pilots or higher. Insurance and safety gear compulsory. Conducted over water with powerboat safety cover.
Course Fee
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Day 1: Collapse Recovery
- ✓Asymmetric frontal collapse
- ✓B-line stall entry and exit
- ✓Cravat simulation and clearing
- ✓Radio coaching from safety boat
- ✓Video debrief of every manoeuvre
Day 2: Stall & Spin
- ✓Full stall (deep stall) recovery
- ✓Parachutal stall detection
- ✓Spin entry prevention
- ✓Dynamic recovery techniques
- ✓Reserve deployment theory (EPIRB)
Day 3: Advanced SIV
- ✓Spiral dive mastery and exits
- ✓Wingover progression
- ✓SAT introduction (optional)
- ✓Weather-permitting free SIV practice
- ✓Final debrief and APPI sign-off
What's Included
- ✦B-line stall & full stall recovery
- ✦Asymmetric front collapse recovery
- ✦Spiral dive & exit technique
- ✦Deep stall & cravat scenarios
- ✦Real-time radio coaching
- ✦Video debrief after every manoeuvre
- ✦APPI SIV certification
Certification Awarded
APPI SIV — prerequisite for many advanced and instructor ratings. Internationally recognised safety qualification.
Beyond the Core Pathway
Specializations & Add-ons
Thermalling Specialization
7-day add-on for P2+ pilots. Master identifying and centering thermals to extend flight duration dramatically. Conducted in Bir Billing's world-class thermal season (Mar–Jun).
Prereq: P2 or higher
XC Navigation Module
5-day route-flying module for P3+ pilots. Learn to use Vario, GPS devices, and weather forecasting apps to plan and execute cross-country routes safely.
Prereq: P3 + thermalling experience
Instructor Pathway
AntiGravity is an APPI-accredited school. Qualified pilots interested in teaching can begin the Assistant Instructor pathway here. Enquire directly — limited spots per season.
Prereq: P3, SIV, 150+ flights, 30h
APPI
Certification Body
Internationally recognised
65+
Countries Recognised
FAI IPPI alignment
6
Max Batch Size
Full personal attention
1,000+
Pilots Trained Here
Since 2008
Start Your Flying Journey
Best training season: March–June and September–November. Batches are small — spots fill early.