Jabiru 160
Photographs taken during delivery flight
The following information relates to "Learning to Fly" our Jabiru Two Seat Ultralight Aircraft and the necessary steps you need to take to achieve this goal. Firstly you must be 15 years of age or older with a level of medical fitness that would allow you to drive a motor vehicle.You will need to be a member of the Australian Ultralight Federation (AUF) and procure a Student Pilots Licence. Application forms are available from the Adelaide Soaring Club (ASC) office. When you commence flying training you should acquire the following publications:
Ultralight Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) by Des Rycroft |
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Ultralight Pilots Radio Hand Book by Des Rycroft |
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A Pilots Log Book |
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All publications are available from the Adelaide Soaring Club office. |
As well as flying training you are also required to learn the theory side of aeronautics, and be prepared to study segments of Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK), Flight Rules and Procedures and Pilots Radio Operations. This will be followed by a written examination with multiple choice answers.
The amount of instruction training required for a restricted pilot's rating is approx. 20 hours. This also includes a percentage of solo flights to practice certain segments of the training program.
If you are currently a glider pilot with a "C" rating or hold a General Aviation (GA), Private Pilots Licence (PPL) or higher, you may qualify for your Ultralight wings in 5 hours. Glider pilots will still need to study the BAK theory syllabus and sit for the exam.
The Adelaide Soaring Club operates 7 days per week weather permitting and we suggest you use the pre-booking system to maintain continuity of flying instructional time.
All our instructors are registered with the AUF and have undergone training to become proficient with the flying training programme.
The club encourages pilots to follow the AUF training syllabus at their own pace. This means you can decide how much time (& money) you can spend at Gawler and fit your flying in accordingly. Bear in mind that when you are learning anything new you need to do it regularly. We suggest that you train weekly, or at least one session per fortnight.
We also welcome current Ultralight pilots who wish to "Hire and Fly" our aircraft. You will need to demonstrate you are a member of the AUF, hold a current pilots licence, and complete a satisfactory check flight.
Go to Booking Web Site http://www.jabiruhire.com/main.asp
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