AvSport of Lock Haven: Flight FUNdamentals syllabus

AvSport of Lock Haven -- 353 Proctor Street, Lock Haven PA 17745

Flight FUNdamentals ^tm introductory aviation mini-course
A four-lesson, minimal-commitment introduction to flight training
Priced at just $1620 including instruction, aircraft, fuel, books, supplies, taxes and fees

Have you always wanted to be a pilot, but are not sure you have the Right Stuff? Are you intimidated by the time and cash commitment required for a full pilot training course? Do you want to just try Sport flying on for size, to see how it fits you? As long as you are healthy enough to drive, you can get a realistic introduction to pilot training in four simple lessons!

AvSport's 4-day Flight FUNdamentals mini-course consists of:

4 hours of dual flight instruction
8 hours of individualized ground instruction
unlimited use of AvSport's Flight Simulator during the course
A complete Sport Pilot kit, consisting of all the books and pilot supplies you will need to continue all the way through to your Sport Pilot license

Prerequisites
To enroll in AvSport's Flight FUNdamentals, you must:

be at least 16 years of age
possess a valid US driver's license
be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
present evidence of US citizenship, or obtain TSA Foreign Student approval

Curriculum

Lesson 1: Meet the Aircraft

Aircraft Systems and Controls (ground instruction - 2 hours)
Introduction to Airmanship (flight lesson - 1 hour)
Video: Preflight Delight – Look Before You Launch (view before lesson)

Lesson 2: Meet the Airport

Runways, Taxiways, Signs, and Lights (ground instruction - 1 hour)
Four Fundamentals of Flight (flight lesson - 1 hour)
Sport Pilot limitations, rules, and regulations (ground instruction - 1 hour)
Video: Breaking It Down To Basics (view before lesson)

Lesson 3: Meet the Practice Area

Communications and Collision Avoidance (ground instruction - 1 hour)
Slow flight and stalls (flight lesson - 1 hour)
Emergency operations and safety (ground instruction - 1 hour)
Video: What's The Spin On Stalls? (view before lesson)

Lesson 4: Meet the Traffic Pattern

Pattern Procedures, Takeoffs, and Landings (ground instruction - 1 hour)
Circuits and Bumps (flight lesson - 1 hour)
Where Do I Go from Here? (ground instruction - 1 hour)
Video: How To Fly A Perfect Traffic Pattern (view before lesson)

Completion Standards
Upon successful completion of Flight FUNdamentals, you will:

perform a supervised preflight safety inspection of a Light Sport trainer aircraft
taxi an aircraft under positive control
complete pre-takeoff engine runup and safety checks
demonstrate Straight and Level flight, Turns, Climbs, and Descents
fly the aircraft confidently in the takeoff and landing configurations
traverse the rectangular traffic pattern, with your instructor assisting in takeoffs and landings
have completed one sixth of AvSport's standard Sport Pilot licensing course
be prepared to continue your Sport Pilot flight training with confidence and commitment

Scheduling flexibility
Depending upon your needs, you may schedule your four day adventure in several different ways:

One lesson a week for four weeks
Two lessons a week for two weeks
The whole course in four consecutive days
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This course can be yours for only $1620, including all taxes and fees, aircraft rental, fuel, instructor fees, books, supplies, training materials, and online videos
If you choose to continue on, your tuition is credited in full toward our Pre-Solo training module
All AvSport prices are subject to change without notice.
See our other Standard Training Packages
See further explanation of our training modules

Gift Certificates Available!
You may order a Flight FUNdamentals Gift Certificate through the mail, paying with a check for $1620.00 (tax included), drawn on any US bank or US Correspondent bank. Or, you may remit by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express) using the secure PayPal payment service, by clicking on the graphical link below. Be sure to indicate the names of the giver and recipient with your order, as well as a postal address to which the gift certificate should be sent.

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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.

AvSport of Lock Haven is an FAR Part 61 Flight School, registered with the Transportation Security Administration as an approved Alien Flight Student Program provider.

If you can drive, you can fly!

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