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Sport Pilots fly simple, low-cost, low-performance Light Sport aircraft, and may carry only one passenger. They fly only during daylight hours, in good weather, and are restricted from flying in the nation’s busiest airspace (unless they have received additional training and an instructor’s endorsement) . No medical examination is required, though you must possess a valid driver’s license, and abide by any medical restrictions it may impose.  \nBefore Sport Pilot was established in 2004, the flight training paradigm had not changed appreciably since before Pearl Harbor. This new portal of entry to the world of aviation has allowed AvSport to develop anew curriculum, employing the very latest in instructional methodology and technology. It's never been easier to learn to fly.  \nA Sport Pilot may not fly in furtherance of any business activity. This is personal pleasure flying that dates back to the days of the barnstormers, upgraded to modern equipment and advanced training methods. The Sport Pilot rating is an ideal stepping-stone for those wishing later to upgrade their skills and privileges. If you’ve always dreamed of flying for fun, the Sport Pilot rules will enable you to live that dream!  \nWhat is a Light Sport Airplane?  \nSmall, lightweight, safe, and simple to fly, LSAs are the modern reincarnation of the classic Piper Cub born right here in Lock Haven. Under FAA rules, Light Sport airplanes (LSAs) fall into two categories: Experimental (homebuilt) and Special (factory built) . AvSport of Lock Haven trains in Special LSAs manufactured in the Czech Republic by meticulous European craftsmen, and certified by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) to meet the LSA consensus standard.  \n* Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. AvSport advertised hours and pricing are based upon our standard curriculum which complies with 14 CFR Part 61 rules. Your mileage may vary. Prices include aircraft rental, fuel, instructor fee, books and supplies, training materials, and PAstate sales tax, but not FAA examination and licensing fees, which are neither set by nor paid to AvSport. Students may opt to receive training above and beyond AvSport’s minimum requirements. If you desire or require additional instruction, it may be purchased at our affordable Pay As You Go rates.  \nAvSport’s Course Catalog  \nFlight FUNdamentals tm Mini-Course $1620* for your first four flight lessons!  \n􀁸 4 hours of dual flight instruction  \n􀁸 8 hours of individualized ground instruction  \n􀁸 the Gleim Sport Pilot Kit with Test Prep Software Counts toward your complete Sport Pilot training course Up, Up, and Away tm Pre-Solo Training  \n$5040* takes you from zero hours to first solo flight!  \n􀁸 14 hours of dual flight instruction  \n􀁸 1 hour of supervised solo flight experience  \n􀁸 20 hours of individualized ground instruction  \n􀁸 the Gleim Sport Pilot Kit with Test Prep Software Out On Your Own tm Post-Solo Training  \n$5040* takes you from your first supervised solo flight to being a fully licensed Sport Pilot!  \n􀁸 8 hours of dual flight instruction  \n􀁸 8 hours of solo flight experience  \n􀁸 20 hours of individualized ground instruction Airspace Ace tm Endorsement Module  \n$1620* allows Sport Pilots to earn endorsements for flying in congested and controlled airspace!  \n􀁸 5 hours of dual flight instruction  \n􀁸 7 hours of individualized ground instruction  \n􀁸 Online access to all required training materials The NextStep Up tm Private Pilot Add-On  \nOur Sport Pilot graduates can go on to earn their Private Pilot license, for an additional $5040!*  \n􀁸 14 hours of dual flight instruction  \n􀁸 5 hours of solo flight experience  \n􀁸 17 hours of individualized ground instruction  \n􀁸 all required books, supplies, and training materials  \ntm  \nPilot Downsi","cbCaij4i3FWDaOUx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij4i3FWDaOUx","pdf",948196,"English","# Sport Pilot License Overview\n## What Is the Sport Pilot License?\n## What Is a Light Sport Airplane?\n## Course Catalog\n## Flight Simulation at AvSport\n## Commercial Drone Operator Training","[{\"question\":\"What makes the Sport Pilot license different from the traditional Private Pilot license?\",\"answer\":\"The Sport Pilot pathway is designed to get you into the air in about half the training hours and at about half the cost of the traditional Private Pilot license.\"},{\"question\":\"What aircraft and flight limitations apply to Sport Pilots?\",\"answer\":\"Sport Pilots fly simple, low-cost Light Sport aircraft, can carry only one passenger, and operate only during daylight hours in good weather, with restrictions on flying in the nation’s busiest airspace unless additional training and an instructor endorsement are obtained.\"},{\"question\":\"Is a medical exam required to get a Sport Pilot license?\",\"answer\":\"No medical examination is required, but you must hold a valid driver’s license and comply with any medical restrictions your driver’s license may impose.\"}]","Sport Pilot License - Training Overview | PDF",1790315817]