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SLSA - Special
Light Sport Aircraft
Sugarbush Soaring Association is happy to offer instruction in the newest category of FAA-sanctioned flying – Light Sport Aircraft. Our new aircraft, the Flight Design CTSW www.flightdesignusa.com arrives at the end of June, 2006. With a staff of 4 highly qualified instructors and a carefully designed instructional syllabus, you can truly “Fly-for-Fun” at the Warren-Sugarbush airport.
FAA requirements for both aircraft and pilot are different for Light Sport Aviation than for the existing Private Pilot Certificate. The goal is to keep the aircraft simple and safe, and to reduce time needed for pilots to master the necessary skills.
A Special Light Sport Aircraft is factory-built to exacting safety standards. As with other training aircraft, it is subject to periodic safety-oriented inspections by a FAA-licensed mechanic. The maximum takeoff weight is limited to 1320 lbs, and it may not carry more than 2 people. The maximum cruising speed is limited to 120 knots (138 MPH), and the minimum stall speed must be less than 45 knots.
With a Light Sport Aircraft Certificate, you are limited to Daytime VFR (Visual Flight Rules). Flight above 10,000 feet is not permitted, and there are certain limitations about operations from large, busy airports. These restrictions mean that FAA-mandated minimum instructional time is reduced from 40 hours to 20 hours before taking the flight test for a Light Sport Pilot Certificate. However, the instructor must feel comfortable about your skill and judgment before “signing-you-off”. Don’t expect this to happen at a certain, fixed number of flight-hours.
View our Rate Sheet for more information on the costs associated with Light Sport Aircraft at Sugarbush.
Our LSA Instructors
Rick Hanson
Rick is the Chief Flight Instructor at Sugarbush Soaring. He is responsible for all flight operations and flight safety at Warren-Sugarbush Airport. Holder of SEL, MEL, SES, Instrument, CFI, CFIG, and several Type Ratings, Rick has logged more than 8500 flight-hours including more than 4000 hours as a flight instructor.
Dave Nielsen
Dave has been associated with Sugarbush Soaring longer than anyone else at the airport.
As a commercial pilot he has more than 20,000 hours and holds ATP, SEL, SES, CFII, MEI, GIA/I, CFI, Commercial Glider, and several Type Ratings. Dave is the lead Tow Pilot for Sugarbush Soaring. He is most available for early morning Instruction in our CT Light Sport Aircraft.
Jenn Stamp
Jenn is our youngest Flight Instructor but has almost 1000 hours flying time including more than 300 hours SEL Instruction and 120 hours Glider Instruction. She currently holds Commercial SEL, CFI, CFII, and CFIG ratings.
Don Briselden
Don is the newest addition to our Instructional Staff. He has flown more than 2700 hours and holds SEL, MEL, Commercial, Instrument, CFII, and CFIG Ratings. In addition, Don is a Gold Seal Instructor, an Aviation Safety Counselor and just completed his Flight Instructor Refresher Course. Don spends every other week instructing in both Gliders and the CT LSA.
Differences between Sport Pilot Certificate and Private Pilot Certificate
Here are details that show the differences between the two Certificates
I. Private Pilot - Airplane Single - Engine Land (14 CFR 61.109(a)1-5)
A. At least 40 hours of flight time – including at least 20 hours of flight training
from an authorized instructor, including at least:
1. 3 hours of cross-country training in a single-engine aircraft.
2. 3 hours of night flight training in a single-engine aircraft which includes:
a. One night cross-country of over 100 nautical miles total distance.
b. 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at night at an airport.
3. 3 hours of flight training in a single-engine airplane on instruments.
4. 3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical flight test within 60
days of the practical flight test.
B. At least 10 hours of solo time in a single engine airplane, consisting of at least:
1. 5 hours of solo cross country time.
2. One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nautical miles, with landings at a
minimum of three points and one leg of at least 50 nautical miles.
3. 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control
tower.
C. At least a 3rd Class Medical Certificate issued by an approved Medical Examiner.
II. Sport Pilot – Airplane Single – Engine Land (14 CFR 61.311(a)1(i-iv))
A. At least 20 hours of flight time – including at least 15 hours of flight training
from an authorized instructor, including at least:
1. 2 hours of cross-country training.
2. 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with a traffic pattern) at an airport
3. 3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical flight test within 60
days of the practical flight test.
B. At least 5 hours of solo flight time in a single-engine airplane, including at least:
1. One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles, with landings at a
minimum of two points and one leg of at least 25 nautical miles.
C. A valid U.S. Driver’s License (not under suspension or revocation) or a 3rd
Class medical certificate issued by an approved Medical Examiner.
III. For Both Ratings:
A. No age limit to begin training or for dual flight. Must be 17 for Private or
Sport rating or to take knowledge or practical flight test.
B. If other wise unrated, must be signed off for and take:
1. Knowledge Test (“written” test now by computer at computer test
center in Burlington.
2. Practical Flight Test with an FAA Designated Examiner (For the
Sport Pilot only, someone already rated in another category (glider,
powered parachute, weight-shift hang glider, ultralight) takes the
practical flight test with an instructor other than the instructor that
signed him off.)) Both Private and Sport require a form 8710 be
completed and sent to FAA headquarters in Oklahoma City.
IV. Limitations of the Sport Pilot Rating and Light Sport Aircraft (CFR 61.315 a-c(1-
19)):
A. You may not act as pilot in command of a light – sport aircraft:
1. That is carrying a passenger or property for compensation or hire
2. For compensation or hire
3. In furtherance of a business
4. While carrying more than one passenger
5. At night ( as determined by official sunset and sunrise times
6. In Class A Airspace
7. In Class B,C, or D Airspace without additional training and a signoff
by an instructor
8. Outside of the U.S.
9. To demonstrate an aircraft to a potential buyer if you are an aircraft
salesperson
10. In a passenger-carrying airlift for a charity
11. At an altitude of more than 10,000 feet MSL
12. When the flight or surface visibility is less than 3 statute miles
13. Without visual reference to the surface
14. Contrary to operating limitations of the aircraft being flown
15. Contrary to any limitation to any limitation on your driver’s license
16. As a pilot flight crew member on any aircraft certified for more than
one pilot
Definition of Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA):
Factory-built, Single–Engine Land Aircraft with:
1. Max. takeoff weight of not more than 1320 pounds.
2. Max. speed in level flight with max continuous power (Vh) of 120.
KCAS at sea level, standard day (more than 87 KCAS requires
endorsement by an instructor.
3. Max. stall speed without lift-enhancing devices of 45 KCAS at max wt.
4. Seating for no more than two.
5. Single, reciprocating engine.
6. Fixed or ground-adjustable propeller.
7. Fixed landing gear.
Sugarbush Soaring Syllabus for Light Sport Aircraft Instruction (PDF 57KB)
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