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Sport Pilot License
Privileges:
- Operate a PPCL's under CFR91 Flight Rules
- Able to fly passengers (not for hire)
Minimum Requirements:
- Age 17+; Never failed FAA medical exam; Valid Drivers License
- Pass FAA Knowledge Test (70% or higher)
- 10 Hours dual flight instruction from a CFI in the areas listed in CFR61.311
- 2 Hours of solo flight in the areas listed in CFR61.311
- Complete Solo Cross Country from airport at least 10 NM between takeoff and landing locations
- Pass FAA Practical Test Standards for flight maneuvers & oral quiz on related subjects
Comment, Equipment & Cost:
Training is conducted at Smithville Crawford Municipal airport and includes all necessary equipment.
Each student is different and many students take a couple more hours than the minimum number required by the FAA. In addition, weather conditions and the student's availability to train on those days play a major factor in the total cost as the concentrated the training typically requires less training time.
As a result, a new student without any prior flying experience should budget $3,000-$4,000 in addition to ~$450 for their Proficiency Flight and Oral Exam to complete their training.
Transition Training
(Existing pilots wanting to add Powered
Parachute Land category & class to their license)
Privileges:
- Fly PPCL's exercising FAA Part 91 Flight Rules
- Able to fly passengers (not for hire)
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Sport or Private Pilot's License
- Flight instruction & endorsement from a CFI that provided training on aeronautical knowledge areas specified in CFR61.309 & 61.311
- Obtain a logbook endorsement from a CFI other than the instructor based on a flight proficiency check and knowledge areas specified in CFR61.309 and 61.311
Comment, Equipment & Cost:
Training is conducted at Smithville Crawford Municipal airport and includes all necessary equipment.
While PPC's are relatively easy to fly, like all aircraft they have their own unique flying characteristics and controls. In addition, each student is unique and may require differing concentrations of training to attain flight proficiency flying a PPC (as compared to a fixed wing aircraft).
As a result, a pilot without any prior PPC flying experience should anticipate spending $1,200-$1,800 in addition to ~$375 for the Proficiency Flight and Oral exam.
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