CFI Workshop - Module 3 Sport Pilot

Presented to: The FAASTeam CFI Workshops

By: The FAASTeam

Date: April 2011

Federal AviationAdministration

CFI WORKSHOP MODULE 3Core Topic #6

SPORT PILOT

2Federal AviationAdministration

FAASTeam CFI Workshop #3Core Topic #6: Sport Pilot

OBJECTIVE

This presentation will familiarize Flight Instructors with Light Sport Aircraft and Light Sport Pilots.

Upon completion, participants will have knowledge of this subject and directions to rules and other sources of important information. Light Sport Aviation is growing and it is essential that the nation’s certified flight instructors and other aviation professionals become involved.



SPORT PILOT OVERVIEW

In September 2004, the FAA enacted the final rule establishing the Light Sport Category of aircraft and the Sport Pilot Certificate.

This rule inaugurated a new realm of aviation to bring flying to a wider group of participants and establish safety standards at an acceptable level.


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AIRCRAFT CATEGORY AND CLASS OF LSA

AIRPLANE LAND+SEA

WEIGHT-SHIFT CONTROL LAND+SEA (“TRIKES”)

GYROPLANE POWERED PARACHUTE

GLIDERBALLOON + AIRSHIP


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AIRCRAFT CATEGORY AND CLASS OF LSA

AIRPLANE LAND+SEA

WEIGHT-SHIFT CONTROL LAND+SEA (“TRIKES”)

GYROPLANE POWERED PARACHUTE

GLIDERBALLOON + AIRSHIP



Image from: “A CFI’s Guide To Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft.” – Produced for NAFI by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc (ASA), 2010.



LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT (LSA) CERTIFICATION

• Factory built and “Ready To Fly”.

• Manufactured to consensus standards.

• See 14 CFR 91.327 for Operating Limitations and Maintenance Requirements.

SPECIAL LIGHT SPORT (S-LSA) AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES (14 CFR 21.190)



EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT (LSA) CERTIFICATION

• Built from qualified E-LSA Kit.

• Built in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.


EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT E-LSA (14 CFR 21.191i)



• Type certificated aircraft that meet the definition of Light Sport (14 CFR 1).

• Examples include Piper J-3, Ercoupe 415-C, Aeronca 7-AC.

• EAA website link for complete listing: www.sportpilot.org/learn/aircraft.html

STANDARD CATEGORY AIRCRAFT





• Built by a person for education or recreation.

• At least 51% of assembly / construction by the private builder.

• May be eligible for LSA operation if: (meets definition Light Sport 14 CFR 1).


EXPERIMENTAL AMATEUR BUILT (14 CFR 21.191g)



TRUE OR FALSE DISCUSSION: IS THIS A LSA?

ERCOUPE 415-C

STANDARD DATA: Seats 2.

Gross wt. 1,260. Empty wt. 749. Fuel capacity 14.

Engine 75 HP flat-4.

PERFORMANCE: Top speed 96 kts. Cruise 83 kts.

Stall 42 kts. Initial climb rate 550.

Ceiling 13,000. Range 261 nm.

ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION: What is VH in this aircraft?

What endorsement is required?OK to fly all other LSA aircraft?

§ Part 1.1§ 61.321§ 61.303




CESSNA 150



Engine 100 HP Continental.




§ Part 1.1§ 61.321




PIPER J-3 ON FLOATS



Engine 65 HP Continental.




§ Part 1.1§ 61.321



WHO CAN FLY UNDER THE SPORT PILOT RULE?

Pilots holding Sport Pilot Certificates.

Pilots with Recreation or higher level privileges.

Requirements are found in 14 CFR 61 Subpart J.



MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER SPORT PILOT RULE

See 14 CFR 61.303 for specific requirements.

No medical certification requirements for gliders or balloons.

For other aircraft, a valid US Drivers License.

Not know or have reason to know of a medical condition that would make the pilot unable to operate the LSA in a safe manner.



CONDITIONS RELATED TO PREVIOUS FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATION

If the pilot previously applied for an FAA Medical, he / she must have been eligible for issuance on their most recent application.

Must not have had their most recent FAA medical denied, suspended or revoked.

Must not have had their most recent Special Issuance/Medical Certificate withdrawn.



MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER SPORT PILOT RULE

Eligibility, Knowledge, and Flight Proficiency.

Aeronautical Experience.

Endorsements.

Privileges and Limits.



HOURS FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATIONSPORT PILOT vs PRIVATE PILOT:



DAY NIGHT IFR (Instrument Rated)

PRIVATE vs SPORT PILOT LIMITATIONS: WEATHER

VFR(less than 3mi vis)

VFR (above clouds)

VFR(greater than

3mi vis)



PRIVATE vs SPORT PILOT LIMITATIONS: AIRSPACE

CLASS A(Instrument Rated)

CLASS B, C, D(Sport needs endorsement)

ABOVE 10,000 MSL(Sport ok if 2,000’ AGL or

less)

CLASS E, G



SPORT PILOT LIMITATIONS: TYPE OF FLIGHTS

CHARITABLE

SALES DEMOS

Watch This!

CROSS COUNTRY

PASSENGERS

(Sport: only ONE)

BUSINESS

TOWING(UL or LSA

glider)



WHO MAY INSTRUCT SPORT PILOTS?

Flight Instructors holding certificates issued under 14 CFR Subpart H.

Sport Pilot Instructors holding certificates issued under 14 CFR Subpart K.



Must refer to 14 CFR 61.429 for guidance.

Must have appropriate category and class ratings – or equivalent light sport privileges.

Must be acting as a light sport instructor while exercising these privileges.

SUBPART H FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS EXERCISING SPORT PILOT INSTRUCTOR PRIVILEGES



CAN A LIGHT SPORT INSTRUCTOR CONDUCT A PROFICIENCY CHECK?

YES! A Light Sport Instructor can conduct a proficiency check for additional category or class privilege at the Light Sport level (see 14 CFR 61.321).

The instruction and check flight must be performed by separate instructors.

The instructor who conducts the check must submit documentation to the FAA.



WHAT FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW

• VH = Maximum speed in level flight at maximum continuous power.

• This V speed is important for Sport Pilot endorsement §61.327:• Aircraft VH less than 87kts CAS• Aircraft VH greater than 87kts CAS

• Remember: initial sport pilot certificate requires fewer hours! When a sport pilot requests more privileges or flying other LSA makes/models, more training & individual endorsements are required

• A CFI may not conduct instruction in an experimental aircraft that he or she provides unless a letter of deviation authorization (LODA) is received from a FSDO.

VH AND SPORT PILOT ENDORSEMENTS




• Meet minimum eligibility requirements (61.305)

• Receive appropriate training for ground and flight (61.309, 61.311)

• Take the knowledge test (61.307)

• Complete the required hours for flight and instruction (61.313)

• Have proper endorsements and submit application

• Take the practical test based upon the Sport Pilot PTS (FAA-s-8081-29)

SPORT PILOT TRAINING SIMILAR TO PRIVATE




• AC 61-98 / 61.56 still apply• Stick and rudder skills or tailwheel endorsement• Crosswind practice and steeper approach profiles• Stall characteristics and aerodynamics• Use the flight review to assist in adding a new privilege

•The ASF-610 website offers guidance for proficiency checks:http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs600/afs610/

A FLIGHT REVIEW IS STILL A FLIGHT REVIEW



These aircraft may require a significant amount of hours retraining, especially if a pilot hasn’t flown in many years or is unfamiliar with aircraft characteristics.

Descent profiles, stall and spin awareness & recovery, crosswind landings, slower speeds (VH), and weight / balance should be familiar to the instructor before launching out with a student.

LSA FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS MAY DIFFER



• NTSB provides statistics for Amateur Built but not Light Sport

• It is probable that some Light Sport accidents are included in this data

• 2010 US General Aviation accidents: 1093 total 193 fatal (17%)

• 2010 US Amateur Built accidents: 208 total 55 fatal (26%)

ACCIDENT DATA FOR LIGHT SPORT



FAR PART 61Sport Pilot Certificate – Part 61 Subpart JSport Pilot Flight Instructor Certificate – Part 61 Subpart K

FAA WEBSITES (FAA.GOV, ASF-610, and FAA Safety.GOV)http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/sport_pilot/http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs600/afs610/http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/media/ExistingModels.pdfhttp://faasafety.gov/gslac/onlineresources.aspx?masterId=3

FAA Safety.gov/Resources/Online Resources/Type of Operations…162 links to Sport Pilot!

AOPAhttp://www.aopa.org/sportpilot/http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/sport_pilot_check.html

NAFI and EAAhttp://faaflighttest.us/cfisportguide.pdfhttp://www.nafinet.org/news.aspx?id=7

EAAhttp://www.sportpilot.org/

Many other great resources exist, but the LSA and Sport Pilot community needs more CFI’s and DPE’s to support the growing industry…get involved and instruct in Sport!



1. What are the medical requirements for a person exercising Sport Pilot privileges?

a)Must hold a medical certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 67 or a valid U.S. driver’s license.

b)A person flying a balloon or a glider does not need a medical certificate or a driver’s license.

c)A person exercising Sport Pilot privileges must not know or have reason to know of a medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a Light Sport Aircraft in a safe manner.

d)All of the above.



2. True or False:

A light Sport Aircraft can have a maximum takeoff weight of 1480 lbs?



3. A pilot holding a recreational pilot certificate or above may exercise light sport privileges…

a)In any 2 place aircraft of the same category and class on his/her pilot certificate.

b)Only in a light sport aircraft or certificated aircraft that meets the light sport aircraft rule.

c)Only with a CFI endorsement.

d)In a light sport aircraft under day or night because the higher level of pilot certification allowed those privileges.



4. True or False:

A CFI may conduct a test for issuance of an additional category and class endorsement for a sport pilot?



5. A 14 CFR 61 Subpart H CFI instructing in a light sport aircraft…

a)Must have an endorsement in a light sport aircraft.

b)Must have 5 hours of experience in a make and model light sport aircraft within the same set of aircraft being used.

c)Does not have any limitations different from other aircraft.

d)Must use an aircraft that has at least 2 pilot stations.



1. What are the medical requirements for a person exercising Sport Pilot privileges?

a)Must hold a medical certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 67 or a valid U.S. driver’s license.

b)A person flying a balloon or a glider does not need a medical certificate or a driver’s license.

c)A person exercising Sport Pilot privileges must not know or have reason to know of a medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a Light Sport Aircraft in a safe manner.

d)All of the above. 14 CFR 61.23



2. True or False:

A light Sport Aircraft can have a maximum takeoff weight of 1480 lbs?

FALSE

14 CFR Part 1: 1320 lbs land use;1430 lbs water use



3. A pilot holding a recreational pilot certificate or above may exercise light sport privileges…

a)In any 2 place aircraft of the same category and class on his/her pilot certficiate.

b)Only in a light sport aircraft or certificated aircraft that meets the light sport aircraft rule. 14 CFR 61.303(a)c)Only with a CFI endorsement.

d)In a light sport aircraft under day or night because the higher level of pilot certification allowed those privileges.



4. True or False:

A CFI may conduct a test for issuance of an additional category and class endorsement for a sport pilot?

TRUE14 CFR 61.321 … A CFI may conduct a proficiency check and issue an endorsement for those privileges



5. A 14 CFR 61 Subpart H CFI instructing in a light sport aircraft…

a)Must have an endorsement in a light sport aircraft.

b)Must have 5 hours of experience in a make and model light sport aircraft within the same set of aircraft being used.c)Does not have any limitations different from other aircraft.

d)Must use an aircraft that has at least 2 pilot stations.

14 CFR 61.415 e. and i.



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