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Four Days to PMBIA Air Instructor: Teach Jumps, Drops and Steeps at Waitangi Bike Park
A four-day, skills-focused PMBIA instructor course that combines heavy on-bike practice, mentor feedback and formal assessment for Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
Four Days to PMBIA Air Instructor: Teach Jumps, Drops and Steeps at Waitangi Bike Park.
Set in a lift‑accessed bike park outside Queenstown, this four‑day AIR Instructor Course trains candidates to teach intermediate and advanced riding: cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping and the introduction of jumps and drops. The syllabus balances daily riding and practice‑teaching with mentor feedback, pre‑course study and formal assessment for Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Progressive two‑level assessment
The course uses a staged assessment structure with Level 2 and Level 3 pathways to reduce stress and create a realistic evaluation environment for both teaching and riding components.
Daily on‑bike practice and mentor feedback
Candidates spend each day riding and practice‑teaching, receiving ongoing mentor feedback to refine both riding technique and instructional delivery.
Teach maneuvers from cornering to drops
The curriculum emphasises skills‑based and manoeuvre‑based lessons using PMBIA templates, focusing on cornering, descending, steep ground, rock rolls, pumping and the introduction of jumps and drops.
What the day feels like
What the four days feel like
The course unfolds as a compact, iterative loop: pre‑course reading and a worksheet set the baseline, then each day cycles between coached on‑bike time, practice‑teaching sessions and mentor feedback. That repetition culminates in formal riding and teaching assessments aimed at Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The AIR Instructor Course runs for four days.
The course meeting location is 33 Bayly Road, Waitangi Bike Park.
Candidates complete pre‑course reading and a worksheet before attending.
Minimum age is 17 for Level 2; membership fees are not included in the course cost; courses proceed in normal weather and non‑attendance without notice results in 100% loss of payment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the course length?
The course is four days long.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 33 Bayly Road, Waitangi Bike Park.
What certification can I gain?
Candidates are assessed for PMBIA Level 2 or Level 3 instructor certification during the course.
Is there an age requirement?
Minimum age for Level 2 certification is 17.
What happens if I don’t show up?
Non‑attendance without notice results in forfeiture of 100% of the payment.
Are membership fees included?
No — membership fees are not included in the course cost.
Will the course run in bad weather?
Courses run regardless of normal weather; only severe weather may cause rescheduling.