Hamilton Pilot Training System for Certified Flight Instructors (CFI & CFIS)
The Hamilton Pilot Training System (HPTS) is for Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructors (CFI & CFIS) to teach Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Instructor CFIS applicants to learn to fly light sport aircraft including fixed-wing aircraft (airplanes), weight-shift aircraft (trikes), and powered parachutes.
The training system, developed by Sport Pilot industry leader, Paul Hamilton, CFI, DPE, SPE, SPIE, uses a building block approach that optimizes training time in becoming a safe and confident pilot, while balancing the enthusiasm and passion for flight.
Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructors use the HPTS to instruct Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor applicants. The system optimizes your time, as well as your student's time. It offers you a step-by-step process to train applicants in all of the tasks, aeronautical knowledge, and skills necessary for them to become a Sport Pilot or Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor.
The Hamilton Pilot Training System Description
The training system is a step-by-step standardized process that includes specific lesson plans for the Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor applicant.
- Sport Pilot Applicant
- Stage 1 - First Flights - Learn to Fly
- Stage 2 - Flight Maneuvers and Aeronautical Knowledge - To Solo
- Stage 3 - Student Pilot - Regulations - To Cross Country
- Stage 4 - Sport Pilot FAA Test Preparation for Knowledge and Practical Test
- Stage 5 - Sport Pilot Additional Endorsements
- Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor Applicant
- Stage 1 - Basics of Flight Training
- Stage 2 - Student and Instructor Learning Behavior and Communication
- Stage 3 - Instructor Responsibilities
- Stage 4 - Sport Pilot CFI FAA Test Preparation for Knowledge and Practical Test
- Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Test
- CFI Knowledge Test for Category
- Checkride (Practical Test)
- Oral Test
- Flight Test
This system is detailed in the Airplane, Weight-Shift Control Trike, PPC Sport Pilot Training Syllabus, which is the applicant's workbook. The training syllabus specifies tasks for flight and ground training. It outlines student homework which the Instructor assigns and reviews. A Training Task Log is used by the Instructor to record the student's progress in flight and ground tasks.
A unique feature of the HFTS are the DVD training modules, specific to each type of aircraft, each with companion ground school workbooks. The DVD training modules produced by Paul Hamilton and Adventure Productions are each 30 to 90 minutes in length. The DVD training modules enhance and accelerate student learning while creating a higher level of enjoyment and engagement.
Sport Pilot training kits for Airplane, Weight-Shift Control Trike, and Powered Parachute light-sport aircraft may be purchase in Adventure Productions online store at www.ap-stores.com. Click on the links below to learn more about each kit.
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) and Practical (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
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
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