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 about $900!

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, 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 CD, with manuals, checklists, and custom PowerPoint flight briefings

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have not withdrawn or been denied your most recent FAA Medical Certificate application, or had your FAA medical revoked or rescinded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 familiariazation 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

Prepay and save:

this module includes over $1000 worth of instruction, materials, and aircraft rental
currently priced at $925, including 6% state sales tax and fuel surcharge varying with prevailing energy costs

Download Pilot Downsizer Poster
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.

If you can drive, you can fly!

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