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Have
You Always Wanted to Learn to Fly?
The
ability to experience the freedom of flight is something very special. The
beauty of a morning sunrise and the excitement it brings with each new day, or
the quiet solitude of a sunset is something that pilots value. To make the
world of flight accessible to all is a goal that aviation enthusiast have had
for decades.
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Flight
Training Available at Craven County Airport
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Tradewind Aviation
International
850 Aviation Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
Telephone: (252)-636-0716
E-Mail Address: Tradewind@coastalnet.com
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Recreational
Pilot
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The
FAA Recreational Pilot Certificate provides the training vehicle for
individuals who are primarily interested in experiencing the joy of
flight without the need to learn to fly in complex airspace, at night or
on long cross-country flights. This FAA certified program enables
individuals to learn to fly with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and
obtain the credentials necessary to fly FAA certified aircraft in the
local area. Recreational Pilots can exercise most of the
privileges of a Private Pilot to include taking passengers
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Learning
to become a Recreational Pilot requires less training and cost and is
the most economical way to start your flying
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Basic
Requirements to become a Recreational or Private Pilot
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Obtaining a
Recreational or Private pilot certificate allow you to fly an airplane
and carry passengers. Although operating expenses may be shared
with your passengers, you may not fly for compensation or hire.
The certificate is sent to you upon satisfactory completion of your
training program, a knowledge test, and a practical test.
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The basic
requirements necessary to obtain a Recreational or Private pilot
certificate:
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Be at
least 17 years of age when you complete your training and take your
FAA practical (flight) test.
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Able to
read, speak, write, and converse fluently in English.
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Obtain at
least a third-class FAA medical certificate and student pilot
certificate.
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Pass the a
written FAA knowledge test with a score of 70% or better.
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Complete
flight training as defined under Part 61 or Part 141 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (FAR).
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Successfully
complete the practical (flight) test which will be given by an
FAA-designated pilot examiner.
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What Do You Need
to Get Started Today?
Great Programs
That Can Help You Takeoff!
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GA Team
2000: Be A Pilot Program
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GA Team 2000
is an industry-sponsored marketing program designed to inspire people to
"stop dreaming, start flying." GA Team 2000 has sought flight
schools to participate in the program and offers a $35 introductory
flight certificate that can be redeemed at a participating flight
school. The goal of this program is to encourage people to
experience their dreams of flying through an introductory flight and to
begin taking flying lessons. For more information, and to obtain a
$35 certificate, visit the GA Team
2000 website.
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Civil Air Patrol:
Cadet Orientation Flight Program
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The Civil Air
Patrol (CAP) Cadet Orientation Program is designed to introduce CAP
cadets to general aviation operations. The program is voluntary
and primarily motivational, and it is designed to stimulate the cadet's
interest in and knowledge of aviation. Each orientation flight
includes at least 30 minutes of actual flight time, usually in the local
area of the airport. Except for takeoff, landing, and a few other
portions of the flight, cadets are encouraged to handle the
controls. The Cadet Orientation Flight Program is designed to
allow five front-seat and four back-seat flights. But you may be
able to fly more. For more information about the CAP cadet program
nearest you, visit the CAP website.
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EAA: Flying
Start Program
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The Flying
Start Program, sponsored by EAA and its affiliate, the National
Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), could be your first step
in learning to fly. Offered by local EAA members at sites across
the United States, Flying Start is a 60-minute program that walks
interested individuals through the process of learning to fly:
what it costs, how long it might take, safety, instruction, and
subsequent flying and social activities associated with flight.
Flying Start, working closely with GA Team 2000, is one of the main
distribution points for the $35 flight certificates mentioned
above.
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