FLIGHT TRAINING with Action
UltralightsWelcome to the world of ultralight
aviation or "aviation 101" as we like to call it. The Pilot Permit -
Ultralight Aeroplane is the easiest and least expensive of all the flight permits and
licenses to acquire. This course is made easy by the relaxed atmosphere, scheduling and
minimum requirements set forth by Transport Canada.
4 Steps to Success
Step 1 The "Discovery
Flight". There are no prerequisites or requirements to enjoy this initial flight.
This familiarization flight is designed to introduce you to the joys of ultralight flying
while accompanied by a certified flight instructor. There is no need for any special
clothing or equipment (except your camera), our aircraft are cool in the summer and heated
in the winter. You will be offered a chance to take control of the aircraft during this
flight and you will also have an opportunity to ask all the questions you can think about
while enjoying the amazing scenery of the Cowichan Valley and Gulf Islands from the air.
Step 2 Time
to sign up. There will be a little paper work to accomplish this and of course some money
will be required. The deposit required is $450.00 plus GST which pays for your entire
ground school and all the books required. This is a one time fee which means you may
attend as many initial ground school courses as you like at no extra charge! The
application will take about 15 minutes for you to complete and it consists of the usual
requirements such as name, Address, contact numbers, etc.
You may now start your flying (Step 3) any time
your ready.
Transport Canada also requires a few items to prove who you are (Proof of Citizenship)
and how old you are (Proof of Age). You will also be required to complete a medical
declaration form. (Proof of Medical)
......see age and medical requirements below
Step 3 The flying. You (and the weather) are in control of setting the
flight schedule. You may fly any time you want providing the weather is acceptable, no
winds above 20 KPH and no heavy rain. We are open 7 days per week to accept your bookings.
Your initial flight lessons will be approximately 1 hour of duration. This time frame will
expand up to 1 1/2 hrs as your training progresses. You may choose to fly once a week
iniatially and increase this to twice a week as you progress, the choise is entirely up to
you. We also have a variety of payment methods. We except most major credit cards,
personal cheques and cash. You may elect to pre-pay on your Account or pay as you go.
Some of the skills you will learn:
- pre-flight inspection
- slow flight
- taxiing and ground handling -
side-slipping and turns
- take-off and landings
- stalls and spirals
- straight and level flight
- navigation
- climbing and descending
- radio procedures
Step 4 The ground school. This portion of your
training may be attended any time you desire. It is not neseccary to complete your ground
school before you start flying. We offer both normal and custom schedules. Our normal
scheduling is 6 consecutive Saturdays from 9 to 5 which allows for those students from out
of town to attend with ease. This schedule is offered several times each year. Custom
schedules include everything from 1 on 1 or group instruction to 6 consecutive week days
and/or any other combination.
Topics include:
- aeronautics (theory of flight)
- weight and balance
- airframe, engines, maintenance -
licensing requirements
- air law and regulations
- radio procedures
- air traffic rules and procedures
- navigation
- meteorology
- human factors & pilot decision making
- air traffic services
- flight operations
- emergency procedures
- airmanship
