Microlight Flight Schools
- Microlights provide a relatively inexpensive way to take to the skies.ultralight view image by brelsbil from Fotolia.com
Microlight flying, or ultralight flying as it is known in the United States, became popular in the 1980s, as aviation enthusiasts sought inexpensive ways to take to the skies. The Federal Aviation Authority's definition of an ultralight significantly differed from that of most other countries, until in 2004 they introduced the classification of light-sport aircraft, which is similar to the definition of microlight and ultralight in other countries. The United States Ultralight Association website provides a list of schools throughout the nation. - California Sport Aviation Flight School divides sport pilot training into two parts: ground school covering the theory and practical flight instruction. As of 2010 ground school costs $349 and flight instruction is charged on an hourly rate of $125 an hour. Students who book blocks of lessons can get discounted rates. Most students can expect to take at least 30 hours of flight instruction, before gaining the competence to fly solo.
California Sport Aviation
Lodi Airport Flight School
Hwy 99 & Jahant Road
Acampo, CA 95220
916-488-2359
californiasportaviation.com - Specialists in the manufacture of ultralight and other light-sport aircraft, US Airborne also provides comprehensive flight instruction at their Eagles Nest Flight Park near Anatone, Washington. Students will learn ultralight, paragliding and paramotor techniques and be prepared for the written and practical sport pilot tests. Hourly rates, as of 2010, are a minimum of $150.
US AirBorne Sport Aviation LLC
33260 SR129
Asotin, WA 99402
509-780-0554
usairborne.com - Essex Sport Aviation offers a sport pilot training package for $3,675 (as of 2010). Instruction includes ground school and practical flight instruction, and the following elements will be covered: aircraft preflight inspection; radio communications; navigation; meteorology; traffic patterns; takeoff and landing; maneuvers; airspace restrictions and FAA regulations.
Essex Sport Aviation
1401 Diffendal Road
Essex, MD 21221
410-382-9626
essexsportaviation.com
