AvSport of Lock Haven: Pilot Downsizer syllabus

AvSport of Lock Haven -- 353 Proctor Street, Lock Haven PA 17745

Pilot Downsizer^tm LSA Transition Module
Helps licensed pilots become Light Sport proficient, for a mere $1620!

Are you a Private pilot or above who hasn't flown in years? Let your medical certificate lapse, or afraid of being denied if you try to renew it? Not had a Flight Review within the previous 24 calendar months? Don't have access to a plane, but still want to fly? In need of recurrency training? Can't afford to operate a certificated aircraft? Want to downsize to something simpler? Or just want to experience the thrill of Light Sport flying? As long as you are healthy enough to drive, you can become a fully qualified Sport Pilot in just three days!

The Need for Transition Training

Mike Adams, formerly vice president of underwriting for Avemco Insurance, stated in a 2009 interview that experienced pilots continue to underestimate the challenges of putting lightweight, draggy and low-powered airplanes on the pavement, resulting in the majority of LSA insurance claims. The accident trend is headed in the right direction, he said, but it has a ways to go. In 2008, Avemco added a clause to its LSA policies requiring a minimum of five hours of dual with a properly rated instructor for any pilot, regardless of experience, before first solo. Adams said experienced pilots need the transition time to get used to flying something tiny again, and a recent decrease in LSA accidents clearly shows that the instructor time is paying off. AvSport is pleased to provide structured transition training for experienced pilots downsizing to Light Sport Aircraft (and, in fact, all AvSport flight instructors are required to receive this same training before instructing in our aircraft).
The 3-day AvSport LSA Transition Module consists of:

5 hours of dual flight instruction
4 hours of individualized ground instruction
Comprehensive written exam
AvSport's LSA Training USB Flash drive, with manuals, checklists, and our exclusive training videos
unlimited use of AvSport's Flight Simulator during the course

Prerequisites
To enroll in the AvSport LSA Transition Module, you must:

possess a valid US pilot's license, Private or higher
be healthy enough to drive
possess a valid US driver's license, and abide by its limitations, if any
have not withdrawn or been denied your most recent FAA Medical Certificate application, or had your FAA medical revoked or rescinded
(but you need not have a current medical!)

Curriculum

Day 1:

Aircraft preflight inspection (ground - 1 hour)
Basic airmanship (flight - 1 hour)
Sport Pilot limitations, rules, and regulations (ground - 1 hour)

Day 2:

Slow flight and stalls (flight - 1 hour)
LSA Weight and Balance (ground - 1 hour)
Takeoffs and landings (flight - 1 hour)

Day 3:

LSA emergency procedures (flight - 1 hour)
LSA documents and regulations (ground - 1 hour)
Cross-country operations (flight - 1 hour)
Final Examination (ground - time as required)

Completion Standards
Upon successful completion of this training module, you will:

become comfortable with the unique flight characteristics of lightly loaded wings
have demonstrated familiarization with the Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft rules
be authorized to operate Light Sport Aircraft as Pilot In Command
be permitted to exercise all Sport Pilot privileges
be fully qualified to rent and operate AvSport's Light Sport Aircraft
have satisfied all FAA requirements for a Flight Review
be grandfathered for Sport Pilot Class B, C, and D airspace access, if you have previously acted as PIC in such airspace

FAA Safety Team WINGS eligibility
This course includes recurrency training in the following areas of emphasis, satisfying all of the requirements for a phase of the FAASTeam WINGS award at the Basic level:

K1 - Aeronautical Decision Making
K2 - Performance and Limitations
K3 - Pre-flight Planning, Risk Management, Fuel Management
F1 - Takeoffs and Landings
F2 - Positive Aircraft Control
F3 - Basic Flying Skills

Prepay and save

This course can be yours for only $1620, including all taxes and fees, aircraft rental, fuel, instructor fees, books, supplies, training materials, and online videos, as well as our current fuel surcharge, which covers prevailing energy costs
All AvSport prices are subject to change without notice.
See our other Standard Training Packages
See further explanation of our training modules

Download Pilot Downsizer Syllabus
See our other Standard Training Packages
See further explanation of our training modules

The Fine Print: Certain weight, height, and health restrictions apply. We regret that our aircraft cannot safely carry passengers weighing in excess of 250 pounds. All flight participants will be asked to sign our standard Liability Waiver form.

AvSport of Lock Haven is an FAR Part 61 flight school and FAA Safety Team approved training provider, offering both Wings and AMT Award credit.

If you can drive, you can fly!

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