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Aviation Ground School

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Website Topics
1.    Ground School Class at YOUR location - Next Class August 8 - 10, 2008
3.    Ground School Topics on UltraFlight Radio
4.    Study Material & Supplies
5.    Sport Pilot Related Topics and Links
6.    NAPPF
7.    ASTM
8.    USUA
9.    Contact Us / About US

10.  Light Sport Aviation, LLC
11.  UltraFlight Radio Sound Clips (Sport Pilot & Ground School Topics)
12.  If a link does not work, let us know info@swseeneycorp.com Thank You

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1.   Sport Pilot Seminars & Ground School Classes

Sport Pilot Ground Schools classes and AFI/BFI Refresher courses are available for presentation at your location or over the internet.
(minimum class size is required)

Sport Pilot Ground School
Next Class August 8 - 10, 2008

For Class dates, Location & Information Click Here
Sport Pilot Ground School covering all the topics necessary for passing the Sport Pilot Knowledge Test

 

 

Sport Pilot Practical Test (Check Ride)
Prep Class
For information go to  Practical Test Course

 

 

Repairman - Inspection Course (16 Hour Course)
Airplanes & Powered Parachutes
For information go to  Light Sport Aviation, LLC

 

 

AFI/BFI Refresher Courses
For Information Click Here
AFI/BFI Refresher Course as required to keep your AFI/BFI current

 

3.   Ground School Topics on UltraFlight Radio

Link to Audio Presentations
Listen to Ultralight & Sport Pilot topics presented on UltraFlight Radio
 

4.    Study Material & Supplies

Ground School Textbooks & Supplies
For information Click Here
Study material, test-prep books and other supplies for use in preparation for the Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test.
Study on your own or for use in the ground school classes.

"Safety Advisor"
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has a number of publications available and will send the publication upon request or they can be downloaded at www.aopa.org/asf/. Look for the "Safety Advisor" covering a number of topics

 

5.    Sport Pilot Related Topics and Links

News related to Sport Pilot
For details go to  Sport Pilot News


News related to the Sport Pilot Knowledge Test
    For details go to Knowledge Test Info 


 

Regulatory Support Division Light Sport Aviation Branch
afs610  . . . .
CLICK HERE
The Light Sport Aviation Branch manages and provides oversight of the sport pilot examiner and the light sport aircraft repairman-training programs. The branch also provides subject matter experts for FAA and the aviation industry concerning the sport pilot/light sport aircraft safety initiatives.



    Repairman (Inspection, Maintenance)

        Procedures to Accept Industry-Developed Training for Light-Sport Repairmen

8000.84


    DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner)
        Designated Pilot Examiner Candidate Application
8710-12

Sport Pilot Examiner Handbook (PDF)
8710-7


Designated Pilot Examiner Listing
Airplane (PDF)
Glider (PDF)
Gyroplane (PDF)
Powered Parachute (PDF)
Weight-Shift-Control (PDF)


DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative)
        DAR - Amateur-Built  and Light-Sport Aircraft Certification Functions
8130.33   DAR Application 


    Light Sport Aircraft
                Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related Products

    8031-2F

Make/Model Sets   

Sample Operating Limitations


    Light Sport Pilot
Endorsement for "FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test" Form
       
 
FAA-S-8081-29
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, Flight Instructor new
       
FAA-S-8081-30
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Airship, Balloon, Flight Instructor
       
FAA-S-8081-31
Sport Pilot
Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, Flight Instructor
       
8710-11
Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application - Sport Pilot


    Light Sport Instructor
         Sport Pilot Instructor/Examiner Knowledge Test

       
FAA-S-8081-29
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, Flight Instructor
    
FAA-S-8081-30
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Airship, Balloon, Flight Instructor
    
FAA-S-8081-31
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, Flight Instructor


Student Pilot
Student Pilot Guidance

        Issuance of Student Pilot certificates to Sport Pilot Candidates
8700.34


Private Pilot
FAA-S-8081-32
 Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Weight Shift and Powered Parachute


  Knowledge Test Centers
Location of FAA Knowledge Test Centers

Practical Test Standards
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor (PDF)
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airship, Balloon, and Flight Instructor (PDF)
Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, and Flight Instructor (PDF)

Student Pilot Certificate
Student Pilot Certificate Procedures and Sport Pilot Endorsements (PDF)

Letter from Ultralight Organization

Sample of Certified Letter from FAA-Recognized Ultralight Organization (PDF)

Designated Pilot Examiner
Light-Sport Standardization Board—Designated Pilot Examiner Candidate Application (PDF)

Sport Pilot Examiner Initial Course Schedule (PDF)

Flight Instructors
Proficiency Check Procedures for Obtaining Additional Category/Class Sport Pilot Privileges (PDF)

Sport Pilot Program-Flight Instructor Duties and Responsibilities (MS PowerPoint)

Light-Sport Certification Eligibility, Training and Testing Requirements (PDF)

Sets of Light-Sport Aircraft (PDF)

Sport Pilot Brochure (PDF)

Examiner Listing
Airplane (PDF)
 Glider (PDF)
Gyroplane (PDF)
Powered Parachute (PDF)
Weight-Shift-Control (PDF)

Links to
FARs
Federal Air Regulations for Sport Pilots

Orders
FAA Orders, Advisory Circulars and Other Publications 

Sport Pilot Rule
The full Sport Pilot Rule as released by the FAA

LSA Definition
Definition of Light Sport Aircraft

Sport Pilot Privileges
Sport Pilot Privileges & Endorsements

Links
Links to related websites

 

6.    NAPPF

NAPPF

North American Powered Parachute Federation. Dedicated to Training, Education and Representation for  the Powered Parachute community. The website contains articles, news, safety items and ground school topics of value to all ultralight flying.

 

7.    ASTM

ASTM

Committees consisting of manufacturers, users and organizations developing standards for Light Sport Aircraft through a consensus process. ASTM membership not required to participate on the consensus standard committees or purchase completed standards

 

8.    USUA

USUA logo
United States Ultralight Association
USUA

 

9.    Administration

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