Report
The UAE tandem pro workshop was held from January 16 to 22 at Sky Adventure School in the Al Faya desert.
Shahin Fallah,APPI Master instructor and Middle East representative,organized this workshop.
During the 7 days of back-to-back workshops, advanced knowledge is shared.
Four main topics:
- Equipment and materials from the perspective of aging control and flight ability evaluation.
Aerodynamics and piloting: the development of paraglider design and its implications for piloting.
- Weather (advanced forecasting), safety, psychology, performance, and regulations,
Tandem Flying: Safety Techniques and Procedures
Pilots from the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Spain, and Mexico were present in this workshop.
Mr. Nasser Al Neyadi, president of UAE air sports federation, made a lot of effort to hold this workshop. He also got acquainted with the scientific and technical content by participating in this Pro workshop.
After the theoretical days in the classroom, pilots demonstrated their practical abilities.
APPI licenses are issued for participants who passed the theory and practical exams. (APPI 2 & APPI 3 level)
Since the Alfaya site has a low altitude, we are waiting for permission to fly over the sea to finalize the practical tests and evaluate UAE resident tandem pilots' ability to perform SIV maneuvers or provide required videos.
