The sling academy in Torrance California has a 9 month airline pilot program and they use the sling two(LSA) and sling four aircraft to certify in all ratings for the airlines and the cost is around $65,000.
I wish sport was just considered the first step in aviation rather than a final rating. Once pilots get the sport certificate they can then build hours (at around $75 /hr wet) which makes them better prepared to continue on to their pvt certificate. As an added benefit, pilots that start in an LSA can easily transition to heavier and docile certified aircraft, but going in the other direction can be a challenge once those sloppy habits are ingrained.
I bought a light sport plane about 1 1/2 years ago and went through the challenges of finding cheap insurance, a local hangar, and a flight instructor. The hardest part was finding the flight instructor but I thought I had to find one with experience in my specific model (Zenith Zodiac CH601XLB). It turns out the insurance companies group together all light sport planes so you really just need an instructor with light sport experience. The one I found just needed to fly it solo for 5 hours to get that experience and after that he was able to instruct me.
Also didn't cover the changes that are coming for light sport in the next few years. 1. Heavier weight limits 2. Speed increase to 150 knots possibly 3. Constant speed props 4. Four place aircraft to be allowed.ua-cam.com/video/nbBv7ifoWOg/v-deo.html
@@NAFICFI Yes! Sport pilot seems to be the bastard brother of private pilot. Lol! I think Rodney Dangerfield said it best! I get no respect, no respect! Lol
The sling academy in Torrance California has a 9 month airline pilot program and they use the sling two(LSA) and sling four aircraft to certify in all ratings for the airlines and the cost is around $65,000.
Thanks for watching Maurice!
I wish sport was just considered the first step in aviation rather than a final rating. Once pilots get the sport certificate they can then build hours (at around $75 /hr wet) which makes them better prepared to continue on to their pvt certificate. As an added benefit, pilots that start in an LSA can easily transition to heavier and docile certified aircraft, but going in the other direction can be a challenge once those sloppy habits are ingrained.
That is an interesting perspective! For many it is a first step but I do see your point.
@@NAFICFI training in a LSA is like training in a taildragger, it just builds better stick and rudder skills.
I bought a light sport plane about 1 1/2 years ago and went through the challenges of finding cheap insurance, a local hangar, and a flight instructor. The hardest part was finding the flight instructor but I thought I had to find one with experience in my specific model (Zenith Zodiac CH601XLB). It turns out the insurance companies group together all light sport planes so you really just need an instructor with light sport experience. The one I found just needed to fly it solo for 5 hours to get that experience and after that he was able to instruct me.
great advice Dale! Thanks for sharing and for watching!!
I’d love to hear about the changes to the laws and what opportunities this may present student pilots.
It’s crazy to me that they let LSA pilots (who have less training that PPL) be instructors.
Also didn't cover the changes that are coming for light sport in the next few years.
1. Heavier weight limits
2. Speed increase to 150 knots possibly
3. Constant speed props
4. Four place aircraft to be allowed.ua-cam.com/video/nbBv7ifoWOg/v-deo.html
Maurice, thanks for watching and your comments! What you are saying is there is enough left to talk about for a round two?!
@@NAFICFI Yes! Sport pilot seems to be the bastard brother of private pilot. Lol! I think Rodney Dangerfield said it best! I get no respect, no respect! Lol