AvSport of Lock Haven: The Next Step Up, private pilot add-on syllabus

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

The Next Step Up^tm Private Pilot Add-On Module
Licensed Sport Pilots can now upgrade to Private Pilot, for around $5000! *

Are you a licensed Sport Pilot wanting to upgrade to a Private Pilot license? Can you qualify for an FAA Third Class medical certificate? If your Sport Pilot training was conducted by a fully qualified Certified Flight Instructor, it all counts toward higher ratings! Upgrade your skills at AvSport, to add Private Pilot privileges.

The AvSport Private Pilot Add-on Module consists of:

15 hours of dual flight instruction
10 hours of solo flight experience
35 hours of individualized ground instruction
Gleim Private Pilot training materials, including books and Test Prep software

Prerequisites
To enroll in the AvSport Private Pilot Add-on Module, you must:

possess a valid US Sport Pilot license
obtain a current FAA Medical Certificate, third class or higher
have logged your Sport Pilot dual instruction with an FAR 61 Subpart H Certified Flight Instructor

Curriculum

Unit 1: Basic airmanship review
(5 hours dual, 3 hours solo, 12 hours ground instruction)

Takeoffs, landings, go-arounds
Ground reference maneuvers
Steep turns (60 degree bank)
Emergency procedures
Radar services; Class D, C, and B airspace

Unit 2: Flight by reference to instruments
(5 hours dual, 3 hours solo, 12 hours ground instruction)

Cross-country navigation by VOR
Straight and level flight
Constant airspeed climbs
Constant airspeed descents
Turns to headings

Unit 3: Advanced maneuvers
(5 hours dual, 4 hours solo, 11 hours ground instruction)

Recovery from unusual attitudes
Radio communications, navigation, and radar services
Night operations
Night cross-country procedures
Preparation for practical test

Completion Standards
Upon successful completion of this training module, you will:

have met all FAA Private Pilot training requirements
have passed your Private Pilot knowledge exam (FAA written test)
have received instruction and endorsements to fly in Class B, C, and D airspace
be ready to pass your Private Pilot practical exam (FAA flight test)
be fully qualified to serve as Pilot In Command for day and night flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
be trained to fly a wide variety of General Aviation single-engine land airplanes in both local and cross-country flight

Prepay and save:

this module includes $7000 worth of flight and ground instruction, study materials, and aircraft rental
upgrading is yours for only $5000, including 6% sales tax and estimated fuel surcharge which may vary with prevailing energy costs
price does not include written and practical test fees, or required medical examination
this is the third of three modules you will complete to go from zero hours to fully licensed Private Pilot
total cost of all three modules is $10,000 (including taxes and estimated fuel surcharge, but not including testing fees or medical certification)

* Note: The above hours and pricing are based upon our minimum requirements for the Private Pilot license, as established in FAR Part 61. Price includes taxes and estimated fuel surcharge. It does not include FAA knowledge test and practical examination fees, which are neither set by nor paid to AvSport. Neither does it include the cost of FAA medical certification, which is required for Private Pilot and above ratings. Many students receive training above and beyond the minimum required. If you desire or require additional instruction, it may be purchased at our affordable Pay As You Go rates.
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.

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