Allows a person to fly Light Sport Category Aircraft, and with restrictions on where and when he flies. Requires only 20hrs of training vs the 40hrs for the Private Pilot license.

Your instructors here at Westwind have learned a few things in their careers about pilot training.

Positive Experience

First, learning to fly must be a positive experience. The people who are having fun and enjoying themselves are the ones who learn the quickest and retain the most of what they learned. We believe learning to fly is an adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life and it is our goal to make sure the lessons you learn here will stick with you for the rest of your life.

Efficient and Effective Training

Second, for flight training to be most efficient and effective you have to fly often.Traditionally people learning to fly went about it by flying once or twice a week or once every other week. This is often frustrating and expensive. When you learn to fly if you go too long between lessons you must spend part of each lesson relearning what you were taught on your last flight. Throw in the usual distractions of everyday life and many find their flight training taking longer and costing more than they had anticipated.

We've seen this frustration over and over again in our careers as a instructors. The easiest way to overcome this and make your training much more efficient is to train full time, much as the airlines and military do. So, we have designed a 12 day immersion training couse for the Sport Pilot license.

Imagine taking a vacation to learn to fly.

We are located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, part of the San Juan Archipelago and a popular vacation destination. Friday Harbor, which is the largest town in San Juans, has a variety of shops, resturants, brewpubs, numerious outdoor activities, the whale museum and beautiful northwest scenery that make Washington State so unique.Theres lots to do like ride the ferries, wildlife and whale watching tours, bike tours, a threatre, movies or simply relaxing in our charming island town.

This is also a unique place for learning to fly, away from congested airspace and large airports so there is no delay in getting off the ground and out to the practice area. Lots of interesting island airports to visit in close proximity to Friday Harbor, and lots of beautiful scenery nearby. Only a short distance to the moutains so that your experience will not be limited to flatland flying only.

Sport Pilot Training Program Course Discription Minimum training requirements for certification is 20 hours. We budget 25 hours to make sure you are a safe and proficient pilot. (You only pay for what you actually use). The course is designed to have 2 students at a time. We feel having someone learning alongside you is a great benefit. You'll have someone to study with, share flying stories with, and a chance to make a new friend. Training is conducted using our Sport Pilot Syllbus so that everything is organized and efficient. You will fly twice a day on most days, have a pre and post flight lesson each day and a Ground School lesson on some days. Most days will require a little homework or study, but you will have plenty of off time to enjoy our island. Upon signing up for the course you will be sent all books and study material. You will need to take your FAA written test prior to beginning your course. ( Instructions on where and how will be included with your books and study material). PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: A flight instructor assigned to you for the 12 days All Books and Study Materials 5 Hours of Solo in 2006 Evektor SportStar 20 Hours of Dual in 2006 Evektor SportStar 3 Hours of Pre & Post Flight Briefings Sport Pilot Ground School (Six 3hr ground school lessons) Unlimited use of our DVD & Video library Total Pre-Paid Special Price *$3,699.00 Requirements to get started You will need to visit your local Flight Services District Office (FSDO) to get you student license. (detailed instructions on where and how will be included with our books and study material). To be eligible for a student sport pilot certificate, you must: 1. Be a minimum of 16 years of age (14 for glider). 2. Be able to read, write, and understand the English language. 3. Have a valid photo ID to verify your identity. 4. Complete FAA Form 8710-11. Student sport pilot certificates are issued by: 1. The local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). 2. Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE) or Sport Pilot Examiners (SPE). 3. Aeromedical Examiners (AME) - the doctors that issue FAA medical certificates. Requirements to graduate: * At least 17 years old * U.S. Driver License * Read, speak, understand English * Pass FAA Exams * ... No medical exam required Sport Pilot Limitations: * Max one passenger * No night flight * Fly below 10,000 ft. /aircraft less than 1320 lbs . Return