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Introductory
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Take an intro
flight to see if flying is for you!
You will learn the
basics of how to do a pre-flight inspection, how the flight
controls work, and how to perform the basic flight maneuvers.
YOU will take the
controls on this 30 min. flight and fly the airplane under the
careful supervision of the flight instructor.
Total cost varies
depending on the airplane used. $30 for the
Instructor plus the cost of the airplane.
(Approximately $85 total using the Piper Warrior in Crookston,
MN)
Call or email today
to schedule your lesson!
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Recreational Pilot
A good option for those who
only want to fly locally and
only need the basic pilot priviledges. Recreational Pilots are limited to airplanes of
180HP or less, and can only carry one passenger at
a time. Flying is daytime only,
and at non-towered airports, but additional priviledges can be added with additional training.
Costs vary greatly depending on aircraft used for
training, but it is much less expensive than the private
pilot certificate.
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Stage I - Learning to safely and
competently operate the airplane. At the end of this stage
you will "solo" or fly the plane by
yourself.
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Stage II -
Learning advanced maneuvers
- Short field takeoffs and
landings
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Stage III - Preparing for
the Recreational Pilot Checkride
The FAA requires a total of 30 hrs
of flight time before taking the final checkride. The average
person, however, needs a little more experience.
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FAR 61 Recreational
Pilot |
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I. For Single Engine Airplane:
Total Time: 30 hours which
consists of at least-
A. Dual: 15 hours of flight
training with an instructor on the Recreational Pilot areas of
operation, that includes:
2 hours of en route flight
training to another airport in the class of aircraft; and
3 hours of flight training
in the class of aircraft within the preceding 60 days prior to
the practical test
B. Solo: 3 hours of solo
flying in the class of aircraft on the Recreational Pilot
areas of operation.
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You will also need to:
Take a simple medical exam
Take a computerized knowledge test
Take a practical test with a local examiner.
While these may seem intimidating
now, through study and practice, these should be no
problem for most people.
For more info click on: www.AOPA.org
Expected
Costs: CKN
Piper Warrior CKN Aeronca
Tailwheel
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Sport Pilot