SAFEPRO PARA and the IPPI CARD Scheme
The CIVL International Pilot Proficiency Information (IPPI Card) reflects the pilot's proficiency and provides a standard reference by which all national rating programs may be compared. The IPPI Card is based on safety and training standards defined in the SafePro program.
For the pilot who flies outside of his known or local area, it is an easy method of providing proof of flying experience and proficiency. When a pilot travels abroad, the IPPI Card will identify the pilot skills. The IPPI Card is valid only together with a current national licence or rating card and it doesn't include any insurance.
The learning progression consists of five stages, from basic to advanced. It also divides the participants into students, they must fly under the supervision of instructors, and autonomous pilots who can fly unsupervised.
- IPPI 1. Student. Ground Skimming
- IPPI 2. Student. Altitude Gliding (altitude and space to do manoeuvres, no soaring)
- IPPI 3. Pilot. Active Flying (preparing for turbulence, recovery and descending techniques…)
- IPPI 4. Pilot. Soaring (flying in both ridge and thermal lift)
- IPPI 5. Senior pilot (mastering one or more advanced practices)
Here you can compare the equivalent ratings between FAI IPPI, APPI and BHPA:
| FAI. International | APPI. International with exceptions | BHPA. For UK citizens |
|---|---|---|
| IPPI 1 Ground Skimming | APPI 1 Discover | Student |
| IPPI 2 Altitude Gliding | APPI 2 Explorer | Elementary Pilot |
| IPPI 3 Active Flying | APPI 3 Pilot | BHPA Club Pilot |
| IPPI 4 Soaring | APPI 4 Intermediate Pilot | BHPA Pilot |
| IPPI 5 Senior pilot | APPI 5 Advanced Pilot | BHPA Advanced Pilot |
HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR IPPI CARD WITH US?
To apply for the FAI IIPI Card you must be a member of the Spanish Federation and pay the fees.
A License for one month only is the cheapest (91,46€) and the cost of the IPPI Card application (50€).
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
1.- Make a Bank Transfer to FEADA
Bank: BANCO DE SABADELL, Address: Calle Tetuán, 31. Sevilla. Spain
ES84 0081 7420 7300 0128 3430
BSABESBB
Amount: 125 Euros
2.- Make a Bank Transfer to RFAE
Bank: LA CAIXA
ES26 2100 8739 9122 0002 3876
CAIX ES BB XXX
Amount: 50 Euros
3.- Send an email to info@zero-gravity with this information:
- Your Name and Surname
- Male/Female
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number
- Nationality
- Phone Number
- Email address
- Full Post address
- Attach the receipts of the two bank transfers
We will send the IPPI card to you by post.
Websites
Federacion Andaluza De Deportes Aereos (FEADA): http://www.feada.org/
Real Federacion Aeronautica Española (RFAE): http://rfae.es/
FAI IPPI CARD: https://www.fai.org/page/civl-ippi-card