Airtoyz Air Force Ultralight Powered Weight-Shift Control Trike Training Program

 


Single-place ultralight weight-shift control trikes, also known as trikes, WSC trikes, PWS trikes, delta trikes, delta-wing trikes, powered hang gliders and ultralight trikes, are considered "ultralight vehicles" under FAA Part 103 regulations. No license or training is required, however, participating in a good training program that uses the FAA Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-5) and the United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) syllabus as its' foundation is critical to your safety!

When you join the Airtoyz Air Force (AAF) you become a "student for life"! Unlike most schools, we won't restrict you to a 5 to 7 day course! We understand that not everyone can take a week or more off work all at once. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate or there are gear malfunctions that take time to rectify. We believe that your long-term flying safety is more important than our bottom line! AAF Instructors won't rush you into the air and then say you're good to go after just a few flights. AAF students will be able to earn an AAF 'Ace' rating (USPPA PPG3) at their own pace and along the way you'll gain valuable knowledge that will serve you well. We're not the cheapest, but we do offer the most comprehensive training courses available in the USA. Training is available year-round and our winters are very mild.

We do our training at Red Dry Lake, just a few short miles from the Airtoyz service shops, where we have access to over 16 square miles of smooth dry lake bed. We have very consistent north/south winds, but even when they come from the east/west, we just move to another portion of the lake bed.

Students can RV or tent camp on the lake bed or on one of our properties where electric is available. We also will have cots available in the glider shop.
Nearby hotels and RV parks are listed here... Nearby Accomodations.

 


INTRODUCTORY TANDEM FLIGHTS
Take a tandem flight in our N-numbered WSC trike! It's a great way to get a good understanding of what is like to fly a WSC trike.
Flight duration: 20-30 minutes. Maximum passenger weight 280 lbs.
Price: FREE with Airtoyz Air Force (AAF) membership.

INTRODUCTORY HANDS-ON LESSON
This lesson is an introduction to ultralight WSC trikes. Student will get a chance to see, touch and try on all the equipment and will learn the basics of ultralight WSC trike flight.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: included with Airtoyz Air Force (AAF) membership.

FULL ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT-SHIFT CONTROL TRIKE TRAINING (USPPA PPG2 / AAF PPG 'Pilot' rating)
New students learn at different rates depending of their skills and previous flying experience, some will solo sooner than others, we will make sure that the necessary time will be taken to insure that you are trained safely and correctly. The ultralight WSC trike full training typically takes 5 - 10 days (there is no time limit, your safety is too important to us), weather and student skills are the determining factors. Over the first few days the student will take multiple tandem flights with the instructor. In between flights, students will learn safety procedures, terminology, set up and maintenance of the flying gear, micro-meteorology (weather to fly), aviation regulations, and navigation. Once the student has mastered these techniques and has a clear understanding of the flight procedures, the student will take their first solo flight usually on the 2nd or 3rd day.
Price is only $1,400.00 if you purchase a complete new package from Airtoyz and you train on your new equipment.
Price $1,800.00 using new equipment purchased elsewhere (must pass inspections).
Price $2,200.00 using used equipment purchased elsewhere (must pass inspections).
** Training payment plans are available! **
ADVANCED TRAINING (USPPA PPG3 / AAF PPG 'Ace' rating)
The best way to refine and develop extra skills after completion of your full training.
You must use your own equipment.
Price: FREE!!! (must be current AAF Member).

To start your journey to becoming an ultralight Powered Wieght Shift pilot call Drew at 928-218-1428 today!

 

Disclaimer & Warning About Ultralight Flying Vehicles, Ultralight Equipment, and Ultralight Training:

All applicable product warranties are provided by the specific product manufacturer. The following is Airtoyz's general disclaimer & warning: ultralight flight, as with any form of flight, carries potential risks including personal injury, property damage, or death. This sport can be as safe or as dangerous as you choose to make it. None of our offered equipment is intended for acrobatic or competitive use, in any way, shape or form. Do not purchase equipment or participate in this sport unless you are prepared to personally assume ALL risks. We require you receive professional training from a recognized instructor before you attempt to assemble, start, use, or fly your ultralight equipment. Self-training greatly increases your chances of equipment and physical damage or death. ALL participation in this sport is at your own risk. Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation offers the safest and most reliable equipment on the market. Learning on new reliable equipment will produce the best environment and circumstance for safe and successful training. Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation reserves the right to refuse sales and training to any individual which we deem unfit or unsafe to fly. Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation assumes no liability or responsibility for the proper assembly, use, maintenance, or performance of any equipment supplied by Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation, its owners, or employees. This website, it's information, & our policies are subject to change, at any time, without prior notice.

 

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