Learn to Fly!
First Step: Schedule an Introductory Flight with Piedmont Aerosports
- See if this is for YOU
- Get familiar with weight-shift control aircraft
- Ask questions / get answers
- Get an idea of the triking community
- Log your first ride towards a Sport Pilot license
Second Step: Obtain Student Certificate/ Logbook/ Study Materials
- Visit local FSDO (Flight Safety District Office), or
- Visit FAA Examiner for student pilot certificate
- Visit FBO (fixed based operation) at your local airport, or
- Get online and order logbook, study materials
Step Three: Establish a Plan
- Schedule your next flight (AM/PM are best)
- Crack a book (read the outlines)
- Get familiar with the terminology
- Ask some more questions / get some more answers
- Take your flight / schedule another
Step Four: Expand Your Learning Process
- Watch videos (TrikePilot.com)
- Read a chapter (any trike flying book)
- Talk to other trike pilots / owners
- Look at trikes for sale (Barnstormers.com)
Step Five: Fly, Study, Visit, Breathe Aviation
- Fly as much as you can
- Study as much as you can
- Visit as often as you can
- And don’t forget to breathe
Step Six: Compete the Written Exam
- 70% is passing
- 80% is likely
- 90% is impressive
- 100% is over–the-top
- Completion is bliss
Step Seven: Fly, and Fly Some More
- Dual training
- Solo (buy a trike)
- Cross-country
- Referral to Examiner
- Checkride with Examiner
CONGRATULATIONS -You’re now a FAA Certified Sport Pilot in WSC aircraft!
