Beginner course

Autonomy course towards the Brevet Initial (Les Grands Espaces)

Follow-on course at Les Grands Espaces for pilots who have completed a beginner course and want to fly safely on their own in calm conditions. Each day mixes flights or ground handling, theory lessons, technical briefings and video debriefs, with the instructors adapting the programme to each pilot. Work covers forward and reverse launches, independent landings, pitch and roll exercises, 360° turns and dynamic turns, the first steps away from radio guidance and the first lift. Flying takes place on various sites around Lake Annecy and in varied conditions. On request, pilots can obtain the FFVL Brevet Initial during the course. It is sold by the day, as a weekend, as a five-day course or as prepaid days; groups have at most seven students.

Program on organizer website

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Who the program is for

A beginner course with at least one solo flight within the last two years, and flying within the last three years.

Requirements on organizer website

Verified October 30, 2026

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