What is Active Piloting in Paragliding, and How is it Done?
Paragliding is a unique sport that combines freedom and adrenaline. However, to perform this sport safely and controllably, pilots need to take an active role during flight. This is where active piloting comes in.
🔍 What is Active Piloting?
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Active piloting means a pilot continuously observing weather conditions and wing reactions during flight, and actively managing the wing with immediate control inputs.
⚠️ Active piloting is often confused with SIV training, but they are different concepts.
While SIV training teaches how to react to emergencies, active piloting aims to prevent these situations from occurring.
🛠️ Why is Active Piloting Important?
✅ Quick Reaction Capability
The pilot maintains control with sudden and correct reactions in situations such as wind changes, turbulence, or wing collapses.
✅ Safe Flight
A pilot who actively monitors their surroundings throughout the flight can anticipate risks and take precautions.
✅ Experience and Knowledge Application
Active piloting requires not only reflexes but also experience and accumulated knowledge. Expert pilots anticipate potential flight situations and position themselves accordingly.
🎓 Active Piloting Training
Active piloting skills are acquired through special training for pilots with a certain level of flight experience.
The Active Piloting Training we offer as Mod Extrem is designed to help pilots achieve safer, more controlled, and professional flights.
📚 Training Content
🌀 Practical Application Through Flight Scenarios
Pilots are practically taught interventions to be made during turbulence, asymmetric collapses, and changes of direction.
🕵️♂️ Environmental Observation and Assessment
Pilots are trained to monitor not only their wing but also wind direction, cloud formations, and thermal signals.
⚙️ Quick Intervention Drills
Pilots are taught how to react quickly yet controllably to unexpected movements, collapses, or turbulence.
🎯 What Will You Gain from the Training?
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✅ Enhanced safety awareness
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✅ Better understanding of wing reactions
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✅ Ability to anticipate and correct collapses
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✅ Higher self-confidence and sense of control during flight
🧑🏫 Who is it Suitable For?
Active piloting training is for pilots who are at least P2/P3 level and have mastered basic flight skills.
It is an essential step for pilots aiming for longer flights and preparing for advanced flights like thermalling and XC (cross-country).
🎥 Practical Training and Video Support
Practical flights conducted during the training process are recorded.
The learning process is supported by special video analyses for participants, showing how they reacted in different maneuvers.
📹 Below are a few example active piloting videos.
For more information, you can contact us or enroll in our training program.
✈️ Control is in Your Hands During Flight!
As Mod Extrem, we are proud to offer active piloting training to all pilots who want to step into the sky more consciously and safely.
If you want to trust not only the wind but also yourself during flight, this training is perfect for you.
📞 Contact us for detailed information and registration.
