TrikeSchool

    Training FAQ

    Light Sport Trike

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    COBRA PICS - Light Sport Trike
    Types of Instruction - Ultralight

    Ultralight (1-seat) (far/aim part 103)

    • Take Intro-Flight & come to your own conclusions.
    • Take Instruction from FAA Certified Instructor.
      • Just take instruction and purchase aircraft later.
      • Purchase aircraft for benefit of training in your own aircraft & discounted instructional rate.
    • Ground School. 3-5 hours.
      • Aircraft Setup & Breakdown, Preflight, & Maintenance.
      • Theory of weight-shift flight.
      • Ultralight Regulations & Exemptions.
      • Airport Patterns & General Aviation Protocol.
      • Meteorology as it pertains to Recreational Pilots.
      • Aviation Chart & Map Understanding. Airspace.
      • Written Examinations.
    • Expect 6-12 total hours of flight instruction as normal.
      • Preflight, Ground Handling, Taxi & Airport Protocol.
      • Entry level flying! Accent, Descent, Turns & Altitude Control.
      • Familiarization with flying maneuvers.
      • Stalls, slow flight, fast flight, & wing/thrust control.
      • Crosswind operations. Landing introduction.
      • Power on & off landings. Touch & Goes.
      • Cross Country and Navigational Flight.
      • Preparation for Solo. Practice.
    • Pass general tests, Solo & receive Pilot Status. Enjoy the lifestyle!

    Sport pilot (2-seat) (far/aim part 61-j)

    Basically, the requirements for a Sport Pilot license are 15 hours of instruction & 5 hours of supervised solo. Take a written test and a final check ride. A detailed description of the requirements can be found in the FAR/AIM.

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