Sport Pilot Airspace Endorsement
Sport Pilot Airspace Endorsement
FAA MOSAIC Ready
Elevate Your Freedom
The FAA’s new Modernization of Special Airworthiness Requirements (MOSAIC) rule is a landmark change, significantly expanding the privileges for Sport Pilots to include operations in larger, more capable aircraft and enabling flight into controlled airspace. At American Flyers, we've designed a specialized Sport Pilot - Airspace Training Course to get you compliant and confident. Safety is our primary concern. This essential training ensures you can safely, legally, and proficiently take advantage of your new flight capabilities, navigating Class B, C, and D airspace with professionalism and precision, and operating within the full scope of the MOSAIC provisions. Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Sport Pilot certificate.
Course Overview
Our comprehensive Sport Pilot – Airspace Training Course is structured to teach safety and proficiency in compliance with the new MOSAIC rules. The curriculum is built around the FAA’s performance standards, focusing on advanced ATC communication protocols, controlled airport operations, and seamless, safe airspace transitions. We instill the decision-making skills required for safety and competence in multiple airspace environments.
Requirements
- Sport pilot certificate
- This endorsement is required to fly through controlled airspace.
GROUND TRAINING
Approximately 6–8 Hours
To legally and safely exercise the new ability to operate in controlled airspace—specifically Class B, C, and D — a pilot must first develop a firm foundation in the National Airspace System and ATC communication procedures for controlled airport operations. These necessary aviation fundamentals are covered in ground training sessions.
SESSION 1
National airspace overview
- VFR weather minimums and visibility requirements
- Requirements for each airspace
- VFR Sectional chart and symbology
- Applicable FARs
SESSION 2
ATC communication procedures
- Phonetic alphabet
- Radio phraseology
- Establish and maintain two-way radio communication
- Communication failure procedures
Airport operations
- Runway incursion avoidance
- Chart supplement
- Taxiway/runway markings and signs
- Controlled tower operations
- Traffic pattern
SESSION 3
Navigation Systems
- Transponder and ADS-B requirements
- ATC radar services, including VFR flight following
- Scenario-Based training
- VFR transition through B, C, D airspace
- Lost comms procedures
- Task management
- Situational awareness
FLIGHT TRAINING
Approximately 9 Hours / 3 Flights
The Flight Training portion of the Sport Pilot – Airspace Training Course ensures you possess the necessary aeronautical experience and skill to consistently and proficiently manage all controlled airspace operations required for the endorsement. This portion of the course ensures you meet the FAA’s standard for safe integration into complex operational environments.
FLIGHT 1
Towered airport operations (Class D)
- Taxi clearances
- Depart and re-enter Class D under tower control
- Traffic pattern
- ATC sequence
- Maintain situational awareness and proper radio calls
FLIGHT 2
Transition to Class C and B Airspace
- Establish two-way radio communication with approach
- Comply with ATC Instructions
- Traffic pattern
- Depart and re-enter Class C under ATC control
- Obtain clearance and enter Class B
- Comply with ATC instructions (altitudes, headings, sequencing) o Transition from approach to tower
FLIGHT 3
Final evaluation
- Establish two-way radio communication with approach
- Obtain clearance and enter Class B
- Comply with ATC instructions (altitudes, headings, sequencing) o Transition from approach to tower
- Depart and re-enter Class C under ATC control
- Final assessment to earn endorsement
Enroll Today and Expand Your Sport Pilot Horizon
Don't wait to take advantage of the new MOSAIC privileges. If you are ready to expand your freedom and unlock the full potential of your Sport Pilot certificate, call the National Support Team today to schedule your 1-on-1 consultation. Our experts are standing by to guide you through the enrollment process and help you start your specialized Sport Pilot - Airspace Training Course immediately. Begin your journey to expand your flying safer and where you’ve always wanted
