New Sport Pilot Video Training In The Pipe

The Experimental Aircraft Association and King Schools are combining resources to create four new, comprehensive training courses for flight students and instructors, putting together the knowledge and expertise of the leaders in the sport pilot and aviation training fields.

Two of these new courses will prepare sport pilot students for both the written exam and flight test for the sport pilot certificate.  In addition, EAA and King Schools will also produce similar tests designed for instructors who want to earn the necessary ratings to teach sport pilot candidates.

"We associated with King Schools because it is one of the most trusted names in pilot education in the world. John and Martha King's names have become synonymous with high-quality flight training materials," said EAA President Tom Poberezny (shown above with Martha and John King).

The sport-pilot student course includes the Sport Pilot Knowledge Course, which prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration written exam, while Sport Pilot Check Ride explains the maneuvers and aerodynamic knowledge necessary to pass FAA's practical (flight) test.  The DVDs available to instructors include Sport Pilot Instructor Knowledge Course for the written exam and Sport Pilot Instructor Check Ride for the rating's practical test.

"The sport-pilot rule will open doors for recreational flying to flourish as never before," said John King, co-founder of King Schools. "We're thrilled that EAA has selected King Schools as its official provider for sport pilot training.  We're deeply committed to the mission of creating smart, safe and fun sport fliers."

The projected release date of the new training DVDs will be announced shortly after FAA's publication of the final sport pilot/light-sport aircraft rule.  The courses will be available through both the EAA and King Schools web sites and catalogs.

FMI: www.eaa.org, www.kingschools.com