P1 Ground School
The P1 Ground School covers all the theory required to enable you to safely fly your first solo and complete the P1 theory test. The course content complies with the recommended HPAC syllabus prior to a first solo flight.
Introduction to Basic Meteorology
Macro Meteorology
Micro Meteorology
Breezes
Turbulence and Dangers
Avoid the Rotor
Basic Meteorology Quiz
Further Reading
Introduction to Ground Handling
The Wind Window
Preparing the Equipment
Inflating and Launching
The Best LaunchStance
Some Top Tips
Ground Handling Quiz
Further Reading
Introduction to Techniques of Flight
Roll Pitch and Yaw
Weather and Flying
Active Flying
Angle of Attack and Active Flying
Air Speed and Ground Speed
Approach and Landing
Techniques of Flight Quiz.
Further reading (or viewing)
Introduction to Stalls, Spins and Collapses
Stall, Spin and Collapse.
Find your Stall Point
How not to Fly
Spin while Thermaling.
Introduction to Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations
Airspace
Rules and Regulations Quiz.
Introduction to Human Factors
Human Factors - Everybody's Responsibility