Pilot Training

Paul Hamilton is authorized to provide Flight Instruction, FAA Practical Tests (Checkrides), and Proficiency Checks anywhere in the USA.

Flight and Ground Instruction

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    Sport Pilot
    CFI Sport Pilot
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    Sport Pilot
    CFI Sport Pilot
    Private Pilot

Proficiency Checks

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    Sport Pilot
    CFI Sport Pilot
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    Sport Pilot
    CFI Sport Pilot

Checkrides

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    Sport Pilot
    CFI Sport Pilot
    Private Pilot

paul_airplane We have a complete Sport Pilot Training program from start to finish. We have light-sport aircraft, instructors, training materials, FAA testing facilities, and FAA examiners, all in one central location near beautiful Lake Tahoe. We design the training program specific to you. pauleaa Instruction with Paul Hamilton using the national recognised and industry standard “Hamilton Pilot Training System” (HPTS) prepares you to fly safely and with confidence while preparing you for the FAA tests. The Sport Pilot Training Syllabus is used as a student workbook with specific lesson plans to learn to fly with the most efficient progression possible. Students always know where they are in the program and what needs to be accomplished to obtain a sport pilot certificate.

See the STEPS TO TAKE for specific steps to complete your Sport Pilot licensing process.

Local Reno/Tahoe Operations

LocatorMap Flight training is typically done at the Carson City Airport with local flights to Truckee, Minden, South Lake Tahoe, Dayton and Silver Springs airports. We meet at the Sterling Air/Carson Aviation Adventures building at the main airport gate on the south side of the Carson City Airport. When you drive into the airport look for the Sterling Air building on the right.

Click here for detailed map to Carson City Airport main South gate at Sterling Air 4640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706-0402 USA

LSA Airplane Instruction and Proficiency Check Fees

  • $ 150 per hour – Flight Instruction* (includes $100 airplane per hour and $50 per hour flight instructor)
  • $ 50 per hour – Ground Instruction
  • $ 100 aircraft rental for solo requirements**
  • $ 350 Sport Pilot Proficiency check
  • $ 390 Sport Pilot Flight Instructor (CFIS) Proficiency Check
  • $ 120 Biennial Flight review (minimum time requirements) in pilot supplied aircraft

* Includes aircraft, headsets, and fuel. ** Includes headsets and fuel.

Weight-Shift Control Trike Instruction and Practical Test (Checkride) Fees

  • $ 150 per hour – Flight Instruction including trike*
  • $ 50 per hour – Ground Instruction
  • $ 70 per hour – Flight Instruction with applicant owned trike
  • $ 370 for Sport Pilot Practical Test (Checkride)
  • $ 350 for Sport Pilot Proficiency Check
  • $ 450 for Sport Flight Instructor Practical Test (Checkride)
  • $ 430 for Sport Flight Instructor Proficiency Check
  • $ 80 per hour aircraft rental for Checkride, Proficiency Check or Flight Review ** (Trike not available for solo rental)
  • $ 120 Biennial Flight review (minimum time requirements) in pilot supplied aircraft

* Includes aircraft, headsets, and fuel. ** Includes headsets and fuel.

National Operations

Our mobile training facility, including an N numbered Trike can be brought to you. Or, Paul can travel to any location in the USA to meet you for training and Checkrides plus expenses.

Contact Paul for appointment and travel suggestions.

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