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 just $5040! *

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 Course consists of:

12 total three-hour training sessions
13 hours of dual flight instruction
19 hours of individualized ground instruction
4 hours of solo flight experience
Gleim Sport to Private Pilot Upgrade Kit with online Test Prep software
unlimited use of AvSport's Flight Simulator during the course

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
have completed and logged a Flight Review within the prior 24 calendar months

Recommended Schedule
The AvSport Private Pilot Add-On course is most efficiently completed over a six week period, at two three-hour lessons per week.
Curriculum
AvSport's Private Pilot Add-On curriculum consists of five distinct modules, which may be completed individually, scheduled at your convenience:

Module 1: Airspace Ace
(4 hours dual, 8 hours ground instruction)

Lesson 1:

Radio review (ground - 1 hour)
Charts and checkpoints (ground - 1 hour)
Class D mini-XC (dual - 1 hour)

Lesson 2:

Squawk talk (ground - 1 hour)
Flight following (dual - 1 hour)
Class D pattern practice (dual - 1 hour)

Lesson 3:

Entering the fray (ground - 2 hours)
Airspace practice (dual - 1 hour)

Lesson 4:

Clearance, Clarence! Vector, Victor! (ground - 1 hour)
Written Examination and review (ground - 2 hours)

Module 2: Head in the Clouds
(3 hours dual, 3 hours ground instruction)

Lesson 1:

VOR navigation (ground - 1 hour)
Attitude instrument flying (dual - 2 hours)

Lesson 2:

Radar services and ATC assistance (ground - 2 hours)
Recovery from unusual attitudes (dual - 1 hour)

Module 3: Out After Dark
(3 hours dual, 3 hours ground instruction)

Lesson 1:

Night operations (ground - 2 hours)
Night takeoffs and landings (dual - 1 hour)

Lesson 2:

Night cross-country procedures (ground - 1 hour)
Night dual cross-country (dual - 2 hours)

Module 4: Stretching your Legs
(3 hours supervised solo, 3 hours ground instruction)

Lesson 1:

Planning the long cross-country (ground - 3 hours)

Lesson 2:

Solo long cross-country (solo - 3 hours)

Module 5: Checkride prep
(1 hour supervised solo, 3 hours dual, 2 hours ground instruction)

Lesson 1:

Review FAA knowledge test results (ground - 1 hour)
Maneuvers practice (solo - 1 hour)
IACRA application (ground - 1 hour)

Lesson 2:

Practical test preparation (dual - 3 hours)

Note: Many Sport Pilots may have already completed Modules 1 and 4 prior to beginning the Private Pilot Add-On course, which would reduce Upsize Class tuition accordingly.
Completion Standards
Upon successful completion of this training module, you will:

have met all FAA Private Pilot training requirements
have received instruction and endorsements to fly in Class B, C, and D airspace
have gained proficiency in night flight operations
have flown your long (150 nautical mile) solo cross country, with landings at 3 airports
have passed your Private Pilot Knowledge (FAA written) exam
be ready to pass your Private Pilot practical (FAA flight test) exam
be fully qualified to serve as Pilot In Command for day and night flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

Prepay and save

This course can be yours for only $5040, including all taxes and fees, aircraft rental, fuel, instructor fees, books, supplies, training materials, and online videos, as well as our current fuel surcharge, which covers prevailing energy costs
Price does not include written and practical test fees, or required medical examination
This is the third of three courses (Sport Pilot pre-solo, Sport Pilot post-solo, and Private Pilot add-on) you will complete to go from zero hours to fully licensed Private Pilot
Total cost of all three courses is $15,120, including all taxes and fees, aircraft rental, fuel, instructor fees, books, supplies, training materials, and online videos, as well as our current fuel surcharge, which may vary with prevailing energy costs
If you have already completed AvSport's Airspace Ace add-on course, you have satisfied Module 1, and you will receive the appropriate discount
If you have already completed your Private Pilot long cross-country flight, you have satisfied Module 4, and will receive the appropriate discount
If you have already satisfied both Module 1 and Module 4, you have completed half of the Private Pilot add-on. The remaining training is available at half the price of the full Private Pilot module.
We take only four students per academic quarter (training slots are allocated first come, first served)
A $1000 deposit reserves your slot, with the tuition balance payable the first day of class.
See our other Standard Training Packages
See further explanation of our training modules

* Note: The above hours and pricing are based upon AvSport's minimum standards for the Private Pilot license, which exceed FAR Part 61 requirements. Price includes training materials, instruction, and aircraft rental for a fixed number of lessons and flight hours. It does not include FAA knowledge 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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See further explanation of our training modules

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