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Pilot/Instructor Requirements
Ultralight Pilot
Requirements
Audio Clips
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
With Ultralight Insurance now available, one of the requirements is to be an
ultralight 'pilot'. Jim goes over what an Ultralight Pilot is, how to become
one, and how that differs from other ratings both in and out of the FAA system.
Compare the Pilot
Requirements. (Part 1) (1/13/04)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
With Ultralight Insurance now available, one of the requirements is to be an
ultralight 'pilot'. Jim goes over what an Ultralight Pilot is, how to become
one, and how that differs from other ratings both in and out of the FAA system.
Compare the Pilot
Requirements. (Part 2) (1/13/04)
Jim Sweeney
What is the "Pilot in Command"? What are the responsibilities of the PIC? Jim
Sweeney joins us with thoughts on that and more.
nappf.com, usua.org (9/23/03)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF
Maintaining your BFI/UFI. If you are an ultralight instructor, you need to do
certain things to maintain that status. Jim Sweeney talks about the requirements
you need to be aware of. www.nappf.com,
www.usua.org (7/22/03)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF
Learning what it takes to become a BFI or UFI. Jim Sweeney covers the basics of
what it takes to be able to fly a two-seat ultralight under one of the
exemptions.(Part 1) www.nappf.com (7/8/03)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF
Learning what it takes to become a BFI or UFI. Jim Sweeney covers the basics of
what it takes to be able to fly a two-seat ultralight under one of the
exemptions.(Part 2) www.nappf.com (7/8/03)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF
Did you ever want to use your ultralight to make a little side money? Jim joins
us to explain the legalities of such an enterprise.
www.nappf.com (4/29/03)
Ultralight Pilot Requirements
EAA Ultralight Pilot Requirements
|
Status Requirement |
If you are
a |
If you are
a |
Ultralight Pilot from another Ultralight Organization |
|
Hours of Instruction |
10 Minimum |
1 |
10 |
|
Hours of Supervised Solo |
3 |
N/A |
3 |
|
Takeoffs and Landings |
25 |
N/A |
25 |
|
Written Test |
Required |
Not required |
Not Required |
|
Oral Test |
Required |
Required |
Required |
|
Flight Test |
Required |
Required |
Required |
|
Endorsement/Test |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
|
Age |
16 |
16 |
16 |
|
EAA Membership |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
EAA Member Fee |
Free |
Free |
Free |
|
Non-EAA Member Fee |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
|
Copy of Pilot Certificate |
N/A |
Required |
Required |
ASC Ultralight Pilot Requirements
|
Status Requirement |
If you are
a |
If you are
a |
Ultralight Pilot from another Ultralight Organization |
|
Hours of Instruction |
10 Minimum |
5 |
10 |
|
Hours of Supervised Solo |
3 |
1.5 |
3 |
|
Takeoffs and Landings |
25 |
13 |
25 |
|
Written Test |
Required |
Not required |
Not Required |
|
Oral Test |
Required |
Required |
Required |
|
Flight Test |
Required |
Required |
Required |
|
Endorsement/Test |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
|
Age |
16 |
16 |
16 |
|
ASC Membership |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
ASC Member Fee |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Non-ASC Member Fee |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Copy of Pilot Certificate |
N/A |
Required |
Required |
USUA Ultralight Pilot Requirements
|
Status Requirement |
If you are
a |
If you are
a |
Ultralight Pilot from another Ultralight Organization |
|
Hours |
10 hours of Instruction Minimum |
5 Hours of Instruction |
10 Hours PIC |
|
Hours of Supervised Solo |
3 |
1.5 |
N/A |
|
Takeoffs and Landings |
25 |
13 |
N/A |
|
Written Test |
Required |
Required |
Not Required |
|
Oral Test |
Required |
Required |
Not Required |
|
Flight Test |
Required |
Required |
Not Required |
|
Endorsement/Test |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
Given/Administered by BFI from any Ultralight Organization |
|
Age |
16 |
16 |
16 |
|
USUA Membership |
Required |
Required |
Required |
|
USUA Member Fee |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Non-USUA Member Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Copy of Pilot Certificate |
USUA Passport |
Required |
Required |