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The FAA has created a certification program called ‘Repairman-Light-Sport aircraft’, with two ratings, one for Inspection and the other is for Maintenance. The requirements for undergoing this course are very simple. You need to be a US citizen or a permanent legal resident, above 18 years of age. You should be able to read, write and speak English. You should be able to put in the number of hours prescribed for the certification as a prior requisite for obtaining the certification. You should also be able to assess the condition of the (Light Sport Aircraft) LSA for performing maintenance operations.

When you get through the maintenance Rating module, you will be in a position to carry out maintenance and inspection of LSAs. Maintenance requirements for all kinds of LSAs form part of the training. There are prescribed time schedules for each component of the training. You will have to undergo classroom instruction on the LSA for 120 hours, followed by 104 hours of Weight-shift control. Additionally, you will also under 104 hours on Powered Parachute, 80 hours on Lighter than Air and training on Glider for 80 hours. The total number of hours of training is around 712 hours. By doing this course, you will be in a position to maintain, repair and inspect LSAs on a commercial basis. The repairs and maintenance that you can carry out are laid down in the manufacturers’ manual for LSAs.

If you want to go through the Inspection rating module which allows you to conduct the annual inspection of the LSA, than you will require to undergo a further 16 hour training course on the inspection of the class of LSA you own or want to inspect. By undergoing this training course, you can conduct the annual condition inspection of your own Experimental LSA.

While anyone who has undergone the maintenance-rating course can perform maintenance operations on LSAs, it is imperative that they follow the instructions given in the manual brought out by the aircraft manufacturer. The tasks given in the instructions of the manufacturer must be followed to a T. This is to ensure airworthiness of the LSA.

Once a person has obtained the necessary qualifications for performing maintenance operations, he or she can also perform maintenance operations on other aircrafts. If major repairs are to be performed, the necessary qualification has to be obtained as prescribed by FAA. LSAs could also be maintained by mechanics and repair stations that are authorized to do so.

Do you yearn to be Jonathan Livingston Seagull and fly just for the love of flying? Well for those who yearn to get away from the drone of their big planes and for those who just want to have fun flying small and light aircraft, Skyraider Aviation, is there to help you realize your dream.

The company is situated in Colorado at Erie Municipal Airport, north of Denver. The main focus of this company is to train people as Sport Pilots (SP) to man Light Sport Aircrafts (LSA). With the opening up of aviation for low-cost recreational flying, there are number of potential pilots out there who can realize their dreams of taking to the skies.

The company offers a range of services from training to selling planes, news on aviation to selling aviation merchandise.

Lets talk about LSA and SP training. A sports pilot can fly albeit with some restrictions. The restrictions pertain to the kind of aircraft they can fly, the time they can fly and where they can fly. With so many restrictions, it is easy to get a SP license as compared to a private pilot license. A sports pilot can fly the small, two-seater easy-to-fly LSA. Skyraider Aviation caters to this niche segment of aviators. By focusing on this segment alone, the company provides a fun-filled experience at a cost much lower than traditional aviation companies.

The sports pilot license requires 20 hours of flight training and the costs about $3310 to finally get your license. While there are regulations on where, what and how to fly, the offer from Skyraider Aviation is a steal. Just imagine training in the latest Light Sport Aircraft!

If you already know how to fly an LSA and own a Sports Pilot License, Skyraider Aviation has aircraft for you to fly on rental basis. You do have to be a member to take advantage of aircraft rental. You have a choice between flying the Gobosh G700 and Evektor SportStar. Both these models come fully equipped with GPS, radios and transponders and all that is necessary for a safe and thrilling flying experience.

For those who want to own the machines they fly, Skyraider Aviation sells planes to. Just costs about $100,000. Financing is available. There is even a leaseback arrangement from the company, or you can choose to buy the plane with a few others under the fractional ownership option. That sounds good enough to start flying.

If you want to get in touch with the company, here are the contact details.

Phone: 303-926-0114 (Office), FAX: 303-926-0610 ,

E-mail: info@skyraideraviation.com

Address: 395 Airport Drive; Erie, CO 80516

Enjoy flying and stay safe!

Good news for seaplane pilots, light sport aviation applies to seaplanes as well. Recently, many new seaplanes that can qualify as being light sport. With a light sport license, pilots can go out and pick up a seaplane certification. Many seaplanes are affordable and offer a different aspect to flying. If a seaplane seems like it would constrict your flying freedom, remember many seaplanes are amphibious allowing for both runway and waterway landings. Many of the amphibious aircraft are relatively the same price and have the same horsepower. Some pilots are apprehensive of taking off and landing in water. It is definitely a unique experience, however both are relatively easy.

Getting a seaplane certification maybe easier than you think. There are several schools around the U.S. offering lessons to become certified. Many of the schools are located in Florida, which is the equivalent to seaplane paradise. These schools generally take about 2 weeks of rather extensive training. This training would include some ground school and a basic inspection of the aircraft. A student would spend around 15 hours in the air doing basic maneuvers and mastering the landing and taking off. After spending these 2 weeks learning the ins and outs of flying a seaplane, the former student could spend the rest of their lives enjoying it.

If you never have experienced the thrill of flying in a seaplane, then you should consider adding this to the “bucket list”. Fly up to Canada and land in an exclusive lake. Pull out the fishing rod and fish all afternoon, head home before night. Maybe island hopping from tropical paradise to the next is your idea of flying fun. Either way, seaplanes offer this freedom to light sport pilots. The possibilities of utilizing a light sport certificate with a seaplane are endless as long as the pilot is up for the task.