The conversion requirements are listed in a document on the NPPL web site. Most circumstances are covered in the document, if there is any confusion on what is required then please contact us.

A You may fly microlights without any further training or testing within the privileges of your CAA or JAA issued PPL (A) if you have a current SEP rating. You are advised to take conversion training with an instructor. You cannot use microlight flying hours towards the maintenance of the SEP rating. If your SEP rating lapses and you wish to continue to fly microlights you should apply for a NPPL with a microlight rating attached.

A licensed Sport Pilot may not fly at night. A Light Sport Aircraft can be equipped for night VFR, but only a licensed Pprivate Pilot (or higher certificate) with a current medical is permitted to fly in night VFR conditions.

Yes, using a valid and current United States drivers license with an up to date bi-annual flight review. There are two Light-Sport Repairmen certificates for Inspection and Maintenance ratings. Both must demonstrate the requisite skill to determine whether a Light Sport Aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. A commercial maintenance rating allows Repairman to inspect and do maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations to S-LSA.

Young Eagle flights can take place in nearly any type of aircraft. Most are flown in small fixed-wing aircraft (for instance, Cessnas and Pipers) but sometimes other aircraft are used..

Conventional pilot training is a tremendous asset when learning to fly ultralights but some habits will have to be changed. They have much less mass and inertia and thus do not retain airspeed as long as other aircraft. Control response time is often quicker so the regular pilot may tend to flare for the landing much to early. Also, headwinds and crosswinds have a much greater effect and can more easily spoil your navigation and use up all your fuel.

Depending upon the aircraft, the pilot's discretion, the flight conditions, and the young person's abilities and interest, Young Eagles may be able to handle the controls for a portion of the flight. If this is possible on a particular flight, it is always done only after a safe altitude and flight condition is reached, and under the pilot's close supervision and instruction.

Answer: You won't have to fly the aircraft without any payload (empty) during the competition, but the aircraft must be able to fly without a "payload insert", ie. It can't be a required part of the aircraft structure.

According to the AIC 3/2004 (white 92) issued January 8th 2004 it seems that a JAR SEP rating can be used on microlights and SLMGs after signed off differences training. This is contrary to advice the CAA used to give out, that a GFT is needed. The AIC can be found at your flying club or on the AIS Online Website (free registration required).

Only day/VFR conditions are specifically addressed in the ASTM consensus standards that govern the production of SLSA. Being that sport pilots and those exercising sport pilot privileges are limited to flying only in day/VFR conditions, this seems appropriate. On the other hand, if an appropriately rated pilot (example: private pilot with an instrument rating) wants to fly SLSA under IFR or at night, the aircraft's operating limitations must allow it, and the aircraft must be equipped per 91.

nas air operates the Airbus 320 which is designed for reliability,safety, easy and cost-effective maintenance schedule based on standards approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada. The Airbus 320’s improved fuel efficiency, extra capacity, and innovations means better performance and reliability. Ultimately more savings that we can pass onto you.

While the it is true that the majority of people learning to fly are male, there is an increasing number of women in aviation these days. The Australian Women Pilots' Association aims to encourage and assist women achieve their goals in aviation. We have a number of women flying at Airborne Aviation, and in recent times have had female flying instructors on staff.

The Snowbirds fly the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, a Canadian-built jet that was used by the Canadian Forces as a basic pilot-training aircraft form 1963 until 2000. The Tutor weighs approximately 7,170 lbs (3,260 kg) and is powered by a J-85 engine producing 2,700 pounds of thrust.

The hilltop of Clearwater Bay Road is within the ¡°East Pass Outbound¡± passage of air traffic, which is used by light aircraft and helicopters. Operators of model aircraft should therefore ensure the safe passage of such air traffic, especially in poor weather conditions when pilots are forced to fly much lower than usual.

Except with Civil Aviation Department¡¯s endorsement, heavy model aircraft are not allowed to fly in Hong Kong.

For most of our work, we fly a Cessna 177 "Cardinal", a four-seat, single engine airplane. We own the aircraft which enables us to fly at a moment's notice. The Cardinal is a popular platform for aerial photography due to its balance of speed and maneuverability. For very low level aerial photography (between 100-300 feet above the ground), or in areas where terrain is a factor, we use a helicopter.

No, but WestWind hours may be logged only when flying official WestWind aircraft that are in our hangar. To encourage pilots to join the WestWind test pilot program, hours flown during approved testing of new aircraft being considered by WestWind may be logged. Aircraft must be approved by WestWind's Vice President of Aircraft and Scenery or WestWind's Chief Pilot prior to official testing. Contact Ed Ward, Jr., Chief Pilot, if you would like to become a test pilot.

The Academy currently operates the Piper Fleet as well as the temporarily leased Eagle Fleet of aircraft for training. Cadet pilots fly the Piper Warrior/Cadet (PA28-161) and Eagle aircraft during the Single Engine Phase and the Piper Seneca III (PA34-220T) for the Multi Engine Phase and Instrument Rating.

For your convenience, we have a Cessna 172R available for pilots who do not wish to bring an airplane with them. Our C172 is a 2002 model with a KLN94 color IFR GPS and a KAP140 two-axis autopilot with altitude pre-select. If you prefer, you can bring a personal or club airplane with you to train in to maximize the benefit of your training. Training in your airplane allows us to teach according to the equipment you have installed.

Pets can fly if they have the appropriate cages. Pets can only fly if their owner is on the same flight. Pets can travel unaccompanied, however they must be booked through as air cargo with Australian Air Express.

The Red Arrows have always flown whichever aircraft is in service as the RAF’s advanced fast jet trainer; currently the BAE SYSTEMS Hawk T. Mk.1. From 1965 until 1979 The Red Arrows flew the Folland Gnat, the Hawk’s predecessor. The idea of utilising front line operational aircraft for formation aerobatic display teams was dropped in the early 1960s on the grounds of cost.

The Red Arrows do not fly directly over the crowd. Manoeuvres in front of and parallel to the crowd can be flown down to 300 feet. The Synchro Pair are allowed down to 100 feet in straight and level flight in front of and parallel to the crowd line. Inverted flight by the Synchro pilots is not below 150 feet above the ground.

the person in charge of operating the aircraft, the pilot has ultimate responsibility. Although each airline sets their own operating standards, and the FAA assigns the runway, flight track and altitude, the pilot still maintains authority to make a final judgment. For example, a pilot may refuse to accept a runway assignment and choose a longer runway if the aircraft is particularly heavy.

This question implies you want to know how far the aircraft can fly without stopping for fuel. The endurance of the aircraft, like most aircraft, is determined by how many passengers are being carried. Carrying three average passengers, the aircraft can fly more than 600 miles unrefueled (about 3 hours).