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Be a Sport Pilot: Learn to Fly a Fixed Wing Light-Sport Aircraft

AUTHOR Adventure Productions; Hamilton, Paul
PUBLISHER Aviation Supplies & Academics (06/01/2005)
PRODUCT TYPE Software (Other)

Description
Learn what it takes to get a sport pilot certificate and experience the excitement and adventure of becoming a pilot flying a fixed wing, 3-axis (airplane) light-sport aircraft. Join instructor Jeff Reynolds as he takes Paul Hamilton through pilot training from first flight to flying solo to preparing for the checkride. Then join Paul as he takes you through the concepts you need to know to earn your pilot certificate. Basic learn-to-fly principles presented can be used for ultralights or fixed-wing LSA. The beautiful cinematography features plenty of in-flight footage that captures the thrill and adventure of flying a light-sport aircraft. Includes booklet with worksheets and checklists for an interactive learning experience.
Program Outline:
--First Flights, Fundamental Maneuvers: Ground Operations, Straight-and-Level, Turns, Slow Flight, Climb/Descent
--Student to Solo, Practical Maneuvers: Steep Turns, Stalls, Spins, Ground Reference Maneuvers, Takeoffs and Landings, Communications, Collision Avoidance, Emergencies
--Solo to Pilot, Further Study: Responsibilities, Checklists, Aircraft Performance, Weather, Navigation, Maps, Airspace
Special DVD features:
Scene selection
Movie trailers
Digitally mastered
Interactive menus
English digital audio
Main feature total running time 01:15:00"
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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781560275879
ISBN-10: 1560275871
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 68
Product Dimensions: 5.30 x 0.60 x 7.40 inches
Weight: 0.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Maps
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Transportation | Aviation - Piloting & Flight Instruction
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Learn what it takes to get a sport pilot certificate and experience the excitement and adventure of becoming a pilot flying a fixed wing, 3-axis (airplane) light-sport aircraft. Join instructor Jeff Reynolds as he takes Paul Hamilton through pilot training from first flight to flying solo to preparing for the checkride. Then join Paul as he takes you through the concepts you need to know to earn your pilot certificate. Basic learn-to-fly principles presented can be used for ultralights or fixed-wing LSA. The beautiful cinematography features plenty of in-flight footage that captures the thrill and adventure of flying a light-sport aircraft. Includes booklet with worksheets and checklists for an interactive learning experience.
Program Outline:
--First Flights, Fundamental Maneuvers: Ground Operations, Straight-and-Level, Turns, Slow Flight, Climb/Descent
--Student to Solo, Practical Maneuvers: Steep Turns, Stalls, Spins, Ground Reference Maneuvers, Takeoffs and Landings, Communications, Collision Avoidance, Emergencies
--Solo to Pilot, Further Study: Responsibilities, Checklists, Aircraft Performance, Weather, Navigation, Maps, Airspace
Special DVD features:
Scene selection
Movie trailers
Digitally mastered
Interactive menus
English digital audio
Main feature total running time 01:15:00"
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Author: Hamilton, Paul
Paul Hamilton is a pilot with more than 30 years of experience. He has worked as an aeronautical mechanics engineer, specializing in design, analysis, and flight testing. He is the founder of Adventure Productions and the producer of more than 40 films on ultralight and light-sport aircraft. He lives in Reno, Nevada.
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