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Sport Pilot Airplane Proficiency Training

MOSAIC-Ready Check Out

Airplane Proficiency Training

The FAA’s new Modernization of Special Airworthiness Requirements (MOSAIC) rule is a change, expands the horizons for Sport Pilots. Our Sport Pilot - Airplane Proficiency Training is designed to ensure you are compliant, proficient, and confident in operating these new aircrafts under the MOSAIC provisions. This required training focuses on developing advanced proficiency in aircraft control, emergency procedures, and systems management to safely, legally, and proficiently take advantage of the new flight capabilities.

Course Overview

American Flyers|Sport Pilot Airplane Endorsement

Our comprehensive Airplane Proficiency Training is structured to build on your existing Sport Pilot certificate, ensuring safe and proficient operation of more capable aircraft like the Cessna 172 or a Piper Pilot 100i, as authorized by the new MOSAIC regulations. The curriculum emphasizes an in-depth understanding of aircraft systems, proper Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) usage, and advanced flight maneuvers and emergency management.

American Flyers|Sport Pilot Airplane Endorsement

Requirements

  • Sport Pilot Certificate
  • Must have an airspace endorsement

GROUND TRAINING

Approximately 4-6 Hours

The ground sessions are dedicated to ensuring you become intimately familiar with the operations and systems of the Cessna 172 or Piper Pilot 100i. The new MOSAIC rule allows Sport Pilots to fly aircraft with up to four seats, and our ground school thoroughly prepares you for this expanded privilege.

SESSION 1

Operating Limitations for Sport Pilots

  • Review of sport pilot limitations 
  • Endorsement requirements 
    • Airspace 
    • Night 
    • Complex operations
  • Preflight and cockpit familiarization 
    • Chapter 1 of the American Flyers Private Pilot Manual 
  • ATC Communications
 

SESSION 2

Airplane operations as authorized under MOSAIC

  • Aircraft Systems (Chapter 2 of the American Flyers Private Pilot Manual) 
  • Pilot’s Operating Handbook(POH) Usage 
    • Limitations 
    • V-Speeds 
    • Weight and Balance (Chapter 2 of the American Flyers Private Pilot Manual) 
    • Emergency procedures (Chapter 3 of the American Flyers Private Pilot Manual) 
    • Performance calculations

SESSION 3

Final Knowledge Evaluation

  • 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 4-6 Hours / 2 Flights

Develop proficiency in aircraft control, emergency procedures, and systems  management. The Flight Training portion ensures you develop and demonstrate the necessary proficiency in aircraft control, emergency procedures, and overall systems management required for the endorsement within the new scope of Sport Pilot privileges.

FLIGHT 1

Serves as a Transition to the Cessna 172 or a Piper Pilot 100i

  • Preflight actions 
  • Checklist usage 
  • Cockpit management  
  • Basic Attitude Flying (airplane control) 
  • Slow flight  
  • Power on/off stalls 
  • ATC communications 
  • Traffic Pattern 
    • Normal take-off and landing 
    • Cross wind take-off and landing 
    • Short field take-off and landing  
    • Go around 
  • Recovery from unusual attitudes

FLIGHT 2

Evaluation of airplane proficiency and overall management  

  • Checklist usage 
  • ATC communications 
  • Slow flight  
  • Power on/off stalls  
  • Emergency procedures 
    • Simulated engine failure 
    • Wing Fire 
    • Electrical malfunction 
    • Emergency Descent 
  • Situational awareness 
  • Lost communication procedures 
  • Recovery from unusual attitudes

Enroll Today and Fly Safer With Your Sport Pilot Privileges

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 with proficiency in a larger aircraft, contact us today to begin your specialized Sport Pilot - Airplane Proficiency Training Course. Our National Support Team is available for a 1-on-1 consultation to get you going with a schedule that works for you. Begin your journey to expand your flying safer and where you’ve always wanted
American Flyers|Sport Pilot Airplane Endorsement
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