SIV certifications means that the pilot has acquired basic piloting techniques according to APPI standards.
PREREQUISITES
To enroll in APPI SIV course, it is recommended to the pilots be at least certified APPI 3 pilot, or be holder of a rating equivalent to FAI IPPI 3.
However APPI rating system allows SIV rating issuance to members that are not owner of any APPI rating.
It's SIV instructor's decision to accept the student in the course.
Students must have the minimum age in accordance with local rules (Federation/ Civil Aviation/ Army, etc), and have the authorization of a parent/guardian if of minor age.
TRAINING
This course is given above water with appropriate safety equipment. The pilot explores his glider’s limits and learns how to avoid and recover from flight incidents. Also he will learn to improve his emotional control in emergency situations.
SIV exercices:
Pitch Control
Big ears with speed bar
Symmetric Collapse
Asymmetric collapse, fly straight
Spiral and progressive exit
SIV exercices optionnal
B line stall
Roll with and without big ears
Dynamic turn
180° turn in opposite side of the collapse
Landing with rear riser
QUALIFICATION
rating is issued when the SIV instructor assesses that the pilot is able to perform the maneuvers autonomously
CERTIFICATION
This certifications are issued by an APPI SIV instructor.
PREROGATIVES
Siv rating allows to enter a performance course
EVOLUTION
advanced SIV
Advanced Siv allows to enter tandem course