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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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
Student Pilot

If you are a
Private Pilot
or higher

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
Student Pilot

If you are a
Private Pilot
or higher

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
Student Pilot

If you are a
Private Pilot
or higher

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

 

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