Sport Pilot Endorsements

CLICK TO SHARE Class A airspace starts at 18,000 feet MSL and goes up to 60,000 feet MSL. Who flies here? Commercial and business jets with pressurized cabins or a supplemental oxygen source. The air is thinner. If you’ve flown cross-country in a commercial jet you’ve traveled in Class A airspace. The “B” in Class…

CLICK TO SHARE The United States Ultralight Association (USUA) was formed in 1985 when ultralights were becoming quite popular in the United States. It has become the primary voice for ultralight pilots and manufacturers, encouraging knowledge and safety. The USUA has regional chapters, as well, to help bring together ultralight pilots and those who want…

CLICK TO SHARE Flying clubs are found at airports, often with their own office or hangar. Larger clubs often have their own websites for prospects and members. Ask among your pilot friends and you might get a referral to a flying club that offers a wide variety of candidate planes. Aviation Math T-Shirt Number of…

CLICK TO SHARE In addition, aeronautical charts include topographical information such as the terrain and mountain heights. It’s always good to know how tall a mountain in your path is! Knowledge Test When reading chart coordinates, remember that latitude is listed first, then longitude. Forget which is which? Remember that longitude is the long line…

CLICK TO SHARE Certified aircraft used for private (noncommercial) flying require an annual inspection of airworthiness, referred to as “the annual.” This must be done by or under the supervision of an A&P mechanic. Aviation Math T-Shirt Number of Take-Offs Equals Number of Landings (Hopefully) View on Amazon Yes, you can do some or all…

CLICK TO SHARE For sport pilots who like the style and ground visibility of high-wing aircraft, the Kitfox Sport is very popular. Yet it isn’t slow as older aircraft are. With an average useful load of 532 lbs. it can carry two passengers, lots of fuel (20+ gallons), and some luggage, too. Cruise and stall…