March 2005
Compiled by USUA Staff
USUA Sport Pilot Transitioning Programs
Designed by Ultralighters for Ultralighters transitioning into Sport Pilot
Many of you have asked USUA to help provide local support with educational services such as BFI clinics
and Sport Pilot training programs. Well, here we go... USUA has put together several options that will help
satisfy the needs of our members, and provide just the type of information and education you have requested.
These programs range from the long-standing, and highly successful USUA BFI Clinics (over the past 20 years,
USUA has sponsored over 100 BFI Clinic/Refresher courses & AFI Seminars), to newly developed Sport Pilot Ground
School and Workshops. All are presented by USUA Director (and Chief Seminar Presenter) Jim Sweeney and his
qualified staff, and have been designed, supported and endorsed by USUA.
USUA membership is not required to participate in these courses, but special pricing is provided to USUA
members as a member benefit for the Sport Pilot training courses.
To schedule any of these courses for your club or group, contact your
USUA Regional Representative, or USUA Headquarters.
USUA has always emphasized "Safety Through Education", and now, more than ever, is pleased to offer a new
level of instruction for our members.
Option 1 - One Day Ultralight Course:
USUA BFI Clinic/Refresher Course & AFI Seminar
Description:
A course reviewing Part 103, the Training Exemption and Safety Topics PowerPoint presentation format.
Registration begins at 8AM, with the Clinic starting at 8:15AM, and ending around 5:30PM. AFI Seminar
attendees must attend the BFI Clinic. The course fee of $50.00 per attendee will be charged at the door.
The clinic will cover topics ranging from training techniques, to program administration, to Sport Pilot
conversion. Fixed Wing, Trike, and Powered Parachute BFIs and AFI's from any FAA recognized Ultralight
training program are welcome, as well as any other interested individuals. Non BFIs are welcome!
To register as an AFI, please remember - qualification for USUA AFI registration is:
- Current USUA Membership
- Have been a current USUA BFI for at least six months
- Have trained and endorsed a minimum of 3 BFI's
- Successful completion of AFI Seminar
See our BFI Clinic/AFI Seminar page for more details.
Option 2 - Three Day Sport Pilot Course:
Description:
- Local Sport Pilot Ground School at Your Location.
- 3 days of classroom lecture/study.
- A minimum of 10 students required.
- PowerPoint presentation format.
- FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test sample questions reviewed (174 questions).
Mission:
- Assist in the transition of ultralight pilots and students to Sport Pilot
Program Content:
- Three days of classroom study/review of the topics necessary to pass the Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test.
- PowerPoint presentations presented by knowledgeable instructors will cover the basics of required topics.
- Format allows for Q&A driven by the class understanding of the required material.
- Sample Test Questions will be explained in detail.
- Optional practice test is available for after class and when completed, it will be corrected and reviewed.
- Upon completion of the classroom work, the student will be able to take the Sport Pilot Knowledge test at a time and location of his choosing.
- The program format does not require that the Knowledge test be taken during the course.
Workshop Details:
Fees (Per Person- Based on a minimum of 10 pilots per class
- Workshop Tuition: $150.00
- Registration: $25.00 non-refundable deposit (Registration fee waived for USUA Members)
- Textbook, Sectional Chart $30.00 (Textbook is the Gleim Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test book)
- E6B, Plotter (optional) $20.00
Option 3 - Five Day Sport Pilot Workshop:
Description:
- Local Sport Pilot Ground School at Your Location.
- 3 days of classroom lecture/study.
- A minimum of 10 students required.
- PowerPoint presentation format.
- FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test sample questions reviewed (174 questions).
Mission:
- Assist in the transition of ultralight pilots and students to Sport Pilot and their machines to Light Sport Aircraft
Program Content:
Pilot Knowledge Test
- Three days of classroom study/review of the topics necessary to pass the Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test
- PowerPoint presentations presented by knowledgeable instructors will cover the basics of required topics.
- Format allows for Q&A driven by the class understanding of the required material
- Sample Test Questions will be explained in detail
- Optional practice test is available for after class and when completed, it will be corrected and reviewed
- Upon completion of the classroom work, the student will be able to take the Sport Pilot Knowledge test at a time and location of his choosing
- The Workshop format does not require that the Knowledge test be taken during the Workshop
Pilot Practical Test
- One day is dedicated to understanding the requirements and expectations of the Practical Test.
- The Practical Test consists of the Oral Test and the Flight Test.
- The Workshop will review the Practical Test Standard (PTS) in detail.
- Understanding what will be asked in the Oral Test and the expectations of the Flight Test will make the Practical Test flow smoother for the applicant.
- Upon completion of the classroom work, the student will be able to take the Practical Test at a time and location of his choosing.
- The Workshop format does not require that the Practical Test be taken during the Workshop.
- Optional material may include the process by which instructors can qualify for and apply for DPE status.
- Ultralight Pilots prior to September 1, 2004 must complete the transition to
Sport Pilot by January 2007 to take full advantage of the Ultralight Pilot Transition (Grandfather) allowances.
Aircraft Registration, Airworthiness Inspection & Certification
One day is dedicated to reviewing the paperwork required for
- Aircraft Registration
- Aircraft Logbooks
- Owner Condition Inspection
- DAR expectations
- The actual inspection
- A practice inspection of a LSA will be completed
- Sample Paperwork will be completed
- The requirements for the Repairman Certificate allowing owner Inspection and Maintenance will be reviewed
- Repairman - Inspection Rating
- Repairman - Maintenance Rating
Upon completion of the classroom work, the aircraft owner will have the necessary knowledge to
complete the required paperwork for Registration and the Airworthiness Inspection. The actual inspection
can be completed at the owner's convenience and at a location of his choice
In addition the owner will understand the process necessary to be issued a Repairman Certificate
The Workshop format does not require that your aircraft be inspected at the workshop
Optional material may include the process by which owners can qualify for and apply for DAR status
Ultralight Owners must complete the transition of their Ultralight Aircraft to Light Aircraft by
January 2008 to take full advantage of the transition. After that date, it will be very hard if not impossible
to transition an ultralight to any class of aircraft
Workshop Details
Fees (Per Person- Based on a minimum of 10 pilots per class
- Workshop Tuition $250.00
- Registration $50.00 non-refundable deposit (USUA Members pay $25)
- Textbook, Sectional Chart $30.00 (Textbook is the Gleim Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test book)
- E6B, Plotter (optional) $20.00
Work Shop Agenda
Day 1
- 8:00 - 9:00 Registration
- Complete Registration Paperwork
- Pay Registration & Tuition
- 9:00 - 5:00 Sport Pilot Ground School
- Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
Day 2
- 8:00 - 9:00 Registration (If required)
- Complete Registration Paperwork
- Pay Registration & Field Fees
- 8:00 - 5:00 Sport Pilot Ground School
- Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
Day 3
- 8:00 - 5:00
- Sport Pilot Ground School
- Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
- 5:00 Optional Practice Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test
Day 4
- 8:00 - 5:00
- Sport Pilot Practical Test Workshop
- Oral Test
- Flight Test
- PTS (Practical Test Standard)
- DPE Requirements
- Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
Day 5
- 8:00 - 5:00 Light Sport Aircraft Workshop
- Aircraft Registration
- Owner Condition Inspection
- Aircraft Logbook
- DAR Expectations
- Airworthiness Inspection
- Repairman Certificate
- Inspection Rating
- Maintenance Rating
- Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
Other Expenses:
The transition from Ultralight Pilot to Light Sport Pilot may include some of the following expenses.
These expenses are not included in the Workshop and are paid directly to the person indicated.
These prices are estimates and may well be negotiable or less in groups.
- Sport Pilot Practicable Test DPE $200 - $400
- Airworthiness Inspection DAR $350 - $500
- Sport Pilot Knowledge Test Testing Center $50 - 85
Option 4 - Live Over the Internet Ground School:
- Live Internet Ground School is ground school instruction without having to leave home!
- A real-time instructor to answer questions immediately as the material is presented
- Instruction over the internet utilizing PowerPoint presentations for course material and conference call technology for audio communication.
- Topics are scheduled in 2 hour modules and are presented during weekday evenings.
- Each module is self contained and modules can be taken in any order and at the convenience of the student.
Topics (Modules):
Sport Pilot Transition Modules:
- Transition to Sport Pilot - Ultralight Pilot
- Transition to Sport Pilot - Certified Pilot
Live Over the Internet Sport Pilot Ground School Modules:
- Airspace & NOTAMs
- Sectional Charts
- Aeromedical & Aeronautical Decision Making
- Federal Air Regulations (FARs)
- Airport Operations
- Weather
- Navigation
- Aircraft Performance
Schedule:
- All Modules are available
- A minimum of four students is required for a module to be presented
- Private tutoring is available upon request
- Modules will be repeated as required
- Contact Us for more information
Communication Requirements:
- Computer (MAC or PC) with Internet browser
- Internet connection (Cable or DSL preferred)
- Telephone for conference call (2nd phone line or Cell phone may be required if primary internet connection is dial up)
- The student is responsible for the telephone call to area code 503 for the conference call
- E-mail is required for notification of Conference Call phone number and Presentation website address (URL)
Registration Fees & Tuition:
- The one time Registration Fee is $10.00 (waived for USUA members)
- Tuition for all Modules is $27.00
- After a Module (in any sequence) is paid for and attended, that Module may be taken again at no charge, space available
- The Registration Fee and/or Tuition must be received prior the start of the Module
- Introductory Special - Modules A or B are $10.00 ea