In response to USUA members wishing to give or receive training in ultralights other than airplanes and trikes, USUA has opened the program to accommodate all categories.

USUA-registered flight instructors (BFIs) can now add new categories such as powered parachute and powered paraglider to better serve members in their area who wish such training.

In addition, other BFIs giving training in any category ultralight wishing to convert to the USUA training program can do so simply by providing the following to USUA:
1. Copy of USHGA, EAA or ASC exemption
2. Copy of registration for 5 pilots trained
3. USUA membership
4. One-time $50 processing fee*

BFIs who convert to the USUA program will enjoy the status that comes with the longest-running, high quality FAA-recognized ultralight program. There are also discounts on training materials and our free referral service.

USUA’s program, known for its uncompromising high standards and fairness, is consistent with much FAA pilot and instructor criteria making USUA-registered BFIs best prepared if they decide to convert to FAA’s proposed Sport Pilot instructor certificate.

“By opening up the program, this larger professional group will create more visibility and accessibility for ultralight flight training thereby enhancing safety,” said USUA Director of Safety and Training, Tom Gunnarson. “Above all, this will help maintain the integrity of ultralight training and help increase safety while improving business for instructors and flight schools across the country.”

Pilot and instructor candidates who wish to register through USUA may gain credit for any previous flight training credited by simply providing an initialed knowledge and proficiency checklist and logbook copies.

The transition form may be found in the forms section of the website, or by contacting USUA at (717) 339-0200.

* Initial USUA BFI registration expiration will match submitted exemption copy. Normal USUA BFI renewal process and fees apply.