Sport Pilot Training Available Here

Sport Pilot - Most Frequently Asked Questions
Gyroplane - Most Frequently Asked Questions

The Sport Pilot certificate is significantly different from the Private Pilot certificate, including:
The objective is to make the thrill, satisfaction, and excitement of aviation available to more people by reducing the complexity and cost of attaining the rating. And the best part is the Sport Pilot certificate never expires - it is good for life!   To receive a FAA sport pilot certificate, you need to be:
You must also take and pass 2 FAA tests
My favorite ground training materials are produced by Gleim, who specializes in pilot training textbooks, test preparation CDs, some additional on-line training materials, audios, kits, and accessories. While the Sport Pilot certificate covers gliders, gyrocopters, powered parachutes and weight shift aircraft, Gleim material is currently limited to airplanes only. (Note: The Gleim Sport Pilot Kit is available at http://www.gleim.com/products/productdetails.php?proID=5268)

I will train you in your aircraft or mine. The current rates are:

Type of instruction Aircraft Rate per hour
Fixed-wing Instruction, BFR, or Test Flying Yours $25
Fixed-wing Instruction, BFR, or Test Flying Mine $75
    
Gyroplane Instruction, BFR, or Test Flying Yours $50
Gyroplane Instruction, BFR, or Test Flying Mine (RAF 2000) $110
    
Gyroplane PROFICIENCY TEST Yours $200
Gyroplane PROFICIENCY TEST Mine $250
Note: The Proficiency Test is for for Sport Pilot category/class add-ons to existing certificates only.

Thanks very much,
      Ed Newbold, CFII
      Newark-Heath Airport (VTA)
      Servicing all of Central Ohio

Call to set up an appointment:
      614-716-3625 : Office
      614-207-3909 : Cell phone

Sport Pilot - Most Frequently Asked Questions
Gyroplane - Most Frequently Asked Questions