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Master your Shark with Wingman Academy
Conversion training - Bespoke + advanced training - Close formation flying - Mountain flying
Unlock your full potential and open a world of flying opportunities with your Shark + Wingman Academy.
Why Shark pilots trust Wingman Academy
- Exclusive training officially approved by Shark Aero and only for Shark pilots.
- Proven flying training methods translated into learnable, enjoyable skill blocks.
- Tailored instruction that matches Shark pilots’ flying goals.
- Programs designed to maximise the Shark’s potential.
Conversion training
Start strong
Your first hours in the Shark set the foundation for every flight that follows. Our Shark-approved conversion program builds your confidence from day one.
Build solid habits with clarity, not guesswork. Upskilling will provide a deeper sense of ownership, making your Shark more familiar, more responsive, and more fun.
How it works
Day 1
Systems briefings and practical exercises to build procedural understanding and confidence.
Days 2-4
Prepare → Brief → Fly → Debrief → Repeat: six focused hours that turn skills into habits and knowledge into mastery.
Training locations
Slovakia (LZSE): April - October
Spain (LEMT): November - March
Concierge Option: Your preferred location, on request.
“I started the Shark training with 110 total flight hours. Shortly after completing my training, I flew a trip under challenging conditions—and the last thing I had to worry about was handling the aircraft. The conversion training made me proficient and confident in all phases of flight with the Shark, while also sharpening my decision-making skills. As a result, I could focus on making sound judgments and managing the situation safely. The program was exceptionally thorough, well-structured, and helped me grow as a pilot overall.”
Markus, Shark owner, EDAK
Advanced & bespoke training
Take your flying further
Pilots who never stop improving use our bespoke training to refine their edge.
You’ll quickly master the highest-leverage tools and behaviours that you can use throughout every flight:
- Performance progression
Precision flying, energy management and maximum-performance modules. - Safety & Captaincy
Single-pilot CRM and complex emergency management modules. - Close Formation Prep
Build confidence before joining a Close Formation Camp.
The Prepare → Brief → Fly → Debrief → Repeat cycle delivers measurable gains within just a few flights.
You can expect a calmer cockpit, tighter flying, smoother landings, and knowledge that sticks. Making you the pilot you always meant to be.
Fly in Close Formation
Fly your Shark with a fighter-pilot edge.
Wingman Academy Close Formation Camps deliver some of the most rewarding flying in the world, led by professionals who’ve done the job and lived the life.
The step-by-step briefs, coached flights, and expert debriefs take you from straight-and-level to gentle turns, rejoins, and pitch-out breaks.
Join one of our three Close Formation Camps each year and use your new skills to fly unforgettable trips with other wingmen in the Shark community.
Conquer the Alps
Panoramic mountain views from a Shark cockpit are the best you can get in the Ultralight class.
From alpine clinics to five-day camps and from basic skills to Altiport landings, Wingman Academy instructors ensure you get the most from your Shark while enjoying the exhilaration of flying safely in the mountains.
Limited spaces are available for 2026. Reserve early to secure your place.
Meet your Instructors
Every Wingman Academy instructor is a seasoned professional who has logged thousands of hours flying and teaching in high-performance aircraft. They bring precision, patience, and passion to every briefing.
