Hamilton Pilot Training System Revealed

The Hamilton Pilot Training System (HPTS) is a comprehensive program for learning to fly and passing your FAA tests. You’ll easily progress through the materials in a logical and sequential order as summarized here.

You simply follow the Lesson Plans in the “Sport Pilot Training Syllabus” in order. The Lesson Plans tells you what materials to use as you progress through the training program as a self directed course and/or under your Instructors guidance. Following the “Training Syllabus” in order is how you progress through the training system.

Stage 1
First Flights – Learn to Fly

You start by watching the DVD’s and filling in the work sheets as you watch the DVD’s. You’ll start reading selected chapters in the official FAA “Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge” and the official FAA “Airplane Flying Handbook”. This stage provides the basic maneuvers for learning how to fly and the foundation of aeronautical knowledge.

Stage 2
Flight Maneuvers and Aeronautical Knowledge – To Solo

You’ll continue with additional chapters in the “Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge” and the “Airplane Flying Handbook” books. This stage gets you to limited “solo” and be “pilot in command” in Light Sport Aircraft.

Stage 3
Student Pilot – Regulations – To Cross Country

You’ll begin to use the “FAR/AIM” book and finish the “Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge” and “Airplane Flying Handbook” books (You will use these books throughout your pilot career for quidence and reference). You’ll begin to use the flight computer and plotter. At this stage you become proficient at “Pilot in Command” and learn to fly cross-country.

Stage 4
Sport Pilot FAA Test Preparation

You’ll use the Sport Pilot “Prepware” to study for the first FAA test you must take, the Sport Pilot category specific (Airplane WSC or PPC) Written Knowledge test.

You’ll then use the “Sport Pilot Check Ride” book, as well as the FAA “Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards” (PTS) to get ready for your Check Ride (or Practical Test as the FAA calls it) to obtain your FAA Sport Pilot certificate and log book endorsement. This stage is complete when you pass your FAA Practical Test and obtain your Sport Pilot license.

The “Appendix” of the “Sport Pilot Training Syllabus” outlines what to study and especially what not to study in the three books -

• “Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge”
• “Airplane Flying Handbook”
• “FAR/AIM”

Stage 5
Additional Endorsements

Additional endorsements are included in the syllabus for towered airports and higher and low speed LSA.

The edditional portions of the training syllabus is how to continue on for a Private Pilot Rating and how to become a Flight Instructor.

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HPTS Course Objective

The objective of this syllabus is for the student to gain the necessary aeronautical skill, knowledge and experience to meet the requirements of a Sport Pilot Certificate with a log book endorsement in either an Airplane, Weight Shift Control, or Powered Parachute.

Prerequisites

The student must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language, meet the physical standards with a drivers license or a third class medical certificate. Must possess a valid FAA Student Pilot Certificate to solo. Student must be 16 years old to solo, and 17 years old to gain Sport Pilot Certification.
Experience Requirements for a Sport Pilot Certificate include:

• Airplanes and Weight Shift Control Aircraft – 20 hours of flight time including 15 hours of instruction with an authorized instructor and 5 hours of solo instruction.
• Powered Parachutes – 12 hours of flight time including 10 hours of instruction with an authorized instructor and 2 hours of solo instruction.

Sport Pilot Certification Course

The Sport Pilot Certificate is made up of 2 requirements: Aeronautical Skill and Aeronautical Knowledge. This syllabus is written to satisfy both requirements. The syllabus is in four Stages, containing Modules. Each stage should be completed 30 days, not to be more than 90 days. It should be noted that this time frame is a basic ecomendation. The course can be compresed for a fast track of extended as needed for a longer term course.

Each Module contains both a flight and ground lesson. This presents an integrated flight training process and will promote easier learning and a more efficient training program. Ideally, the ground lesson will be completed prior to the flight. Each flight lesson must include a pre- and post-flight briefing.

Lesson Plan and Testing Procedures

Each module contains homework associated with the ground lessons and flight lessons. The instructor goes through the lesson plans and checks off the specific items the student must accomplish for each lesson. A multiple choice written or computerized Stage Exam is included with each stage, testing the student on both the ground and flight training material covered throughout the stage. This exam is graded and each missed question is reconciled to 100% for the stage test. Like all training syllabus, lesson plans material and order can be modified as needed for each students specific needs.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum times listed in the training syllabus to qualify for a sport pilot license are just that , minimum times. It generally it takes more time than this to become a confident and competent pilot. Many factors play into the finishing flight time: frequency of flying, cooperative weather, airplane and instructor scheduling, and lapses in the flight training process. It is recommended the student fly at least twice a week. This type of schedule produces the most efficient training, and cuts down on review time. If there is a lapse in between flights, it may be necessary to review maneuvers; use the optional review flights accompanying each Stage for this purpose. The student should feel comfortable performing each task in all previous modules before progressing to the next stage.

Materials required for the Sport Pilot Certification Course

• The Learn to Fly DVD/book package for either the Fixed Wing Airplane*, Weight Shift Control*, or Powered Parachute*.
• Weather to Fly for Sport Pilots, as well as a Sport Pilot Logbook.
• Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge*
• Airplane Flying Handbook or Weight-Shift Control Flying Handbook or Powered Parachute Flying Handbook.
• FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards: Sport Pilot*
• ASA FAR/AIM* book (updated annually)
• Flight computer (E6-B* or CX-2 Pathfinder*)
• ASA Ultimate Rotating Plotter*
• Sport Pilot Checkride book and DVD Combo*
• Sectional for local area (purchase locally)
• Airport/Facility Directory for local area (purchase locally)
• Training Task Log* (used by Instructor)

All of the materials listed are available in the Kits listed below for exceptional convenience and savings.

The Training Syllabus references the Materials above and when to use the materials throughout the Training course. Instructors using this Training Syllabus must ensure current Practical Test Standards are upheld. All of the materials listed are available in the Kits listed below for exceptional convenience and savings. Click here for the Sport Pilot Training Syllabus outline.

Sport Pilot Instructor Kits

Instructor kits for the Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor (CFIS) to teach Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot CFIS applicants to help them applicant”Ace” their FAA Knowledge (written) andPractical (checkride) exams.

• Sport Pilot Instructor Kit, Fixed Wing Aircraft
• Sport Pilot Instructor Kit, Weight-Shift Control Trike
• Sport Pilot Instructor Kit, Powered Parachute

Kits for Sport Pilot Applicants

Kits to provide to your Sport Pilot applicants to help them Ace” their FAA Knowledge and Practical (checkride) exams. (You can offer these as part of your course, purchase seperately, or recommend they purchase them from Adventure Productions.)

Training Kits

• Sport Pilot Student Kit, Fixed Wing Aircraft
• Sport Pilot Student Kit, Weight-Shift Control Trike
• Sport Pilot Student Kit, Powered Parachute

Test Prep Kit

• Sport Pilot Test Prep Kit

Kits for Sport Pilot CFI Applicants

Kits to provide your Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor (CFIS) applicants to help them “Ace” their FAA Knowledge and Practical (checkride) exams. (You can offer these as part of your course, purchase seperately, or recommend they purchase them from Adventure Productions.)

Training Kits

• Sport Pilot CFI Applicant Kit, Fixed Wing Aircraft
• Sport Pilot CFI Applicant Kit, Weight-Shift Control Trike
• Sport Pilot CFI Applicant Kit, Powered Parachute

Test Prep Kits

• Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Test Prep Kit