USUA And SweeneyCorp Offer Sport Pilot Ground Instruction - From The Convenience Of Your Home

As USUA members who choose to participate in the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft program begin searching for training programs, there are at least two problems that are sure to come up: TIME & EXPENSE.

USUA, in partnership with Sweeneycorp, are announcing the first Internet Based Sport Pilot Ground School, which will help alleviate some of these worries.

This Sport Pilot Ground School over the Internet is for pilots who want to review topics required for the Sport Pilot Knowledge Test (written test) with an instructor, without leaving home. Topics will be presented in a limited attendee conference call and visual (PowerPoint) material delivered over the Internet. Maintaining a small class size will allow questions to be answered in realtime as the material is presented. The classes can be taken anywhere there is access to both a phone line and an Internet connection.

Topics are broken down by subject matter, into individual modules. During each module, sample test questions are available and discussed appropriate to each topic, offering familiarity with the FAA written testing procedures. Once a module is taken, the student can attend that module again at no charge, space available. Modules are also available outlining the transition from Ultralight Pilot to Sport Pilot and for Private Pilots exercising Sport Pilot Privileges. The transition of an ultralight vehicle to Light Sport Aircraft is also covered These introductory modules are also of value to BFI/AFIs who are planning to instruct as Light Sport Instructors, as well as CFIs who plan to instruct in Light Sport Aircraft.

This unique format, allows you to make the most of the skills and knowledge you have already acquired and focus in on the areas that need review.

This innovative approach to aviation education was conceived and is being presented by USUA Director Jim Sweeney. Sweeney has represented USUA in FAA Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft meetings as well as ASTM standards meetings since the concept of the rule was presented in 2002, when the Sport Pilot Notice Of Proposed Rule Making was announced. He has continued his committment to the Ultralight/Light Sport Aviation community by providing seminars and classes nationwide, and is also Chief Seminar Presenter for all USUA BFI Clinics and AFI Seminars. Additionally, Jim continues to fill an active roll as Private Pilot and Powered Parachute AFI, and even finds time to tow Gliders whenever possible. Listeners to Ultraflight Radio will also recognize him as a regular voice on that program, sharing his vast knowledge, and insider perspectives as only he can.

These courses are being offered at a cost of $27 per module, with a one-time registration fee of $10. As a result of a special arrangement with Sweeneycorp, USUA members will be able to save the $10 registration fee! USUA is pleased to offer this savings as an additional member benefit.

For more details, visit www.sweeneycorp.com.