Wheels to Wings
Why Learn to fly?
“Flying takes you to a different world with new perspectives. You start thinking of your world from above and your senses are in tune to the world of flight. You are no longer limited by your cares, concerns and duties on the ground. Flying will allow you to conquer new exciting challenges. It changes how you perceive yourself and what you know you can accomplish. Become a pilot and become transformed!” -The Experimental Aviation Association Sport Pilot License
The sport pilot certification, the first level of pilot licensure, was created by the FAA in 2004 with the hopes that it would make flying more accessible and more affordable. With the “driver’s license medical” associated with a sport pilot license, a disabled person doesn’t need to go through the extensive medical testing and waivers associated with the private pilot license.
Northampton Airport’s Light Sport aircraft, Flight Design CTLS, has a large cabin. Its extra wide cabin doors and 2 way adjustable seats make for easy entrance and comfortable experience. The ergonomic arrangement of the controls and instruments, plus the CTLS terrific visibility makes learning to fly more relaxing and fun! Flight Design Technik (technik@flightdesign.com) is currently making custom parts for a hands-only control of the CT, making the aircraft adaptable for people who don’t have use of their legs.
We schedule training days based on interest, please contact us for more information.
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News
Feb 10, 2010 --- Can't get enough of us? We've set up a Northampton Airport fan page on Facebook. Become a fan and keep up to date with everything going on at the airport and flight school.
Jan 13, 2010 --- Camp IWannaFly and Camp IGottaFly dates for summer 2010 have been set! We will be hosting two beginner level sessions and one intermediate level session this summer.
Airport
Elevation: 122 ftPattern Altitude: 1122 ft
Runways: 14-32, 3365 x 50
Approaches: VOR-A,VOR-B,GPS 14
CTAF: 122.7
More Information: 7B2 @ AirNav.com
Milestones
Rose Ganim - Multi-Engine Instrument
Rose Ganim earned her Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument rating in March. Her instructor is Rich MacIsaac.
Joe Occhiuzzo - Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument
Joe Occhiuzzo earned his Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument rating in March. John Smith is his instructor.
Phil Shumway - Private Pilot License
Phil Shumway earned his PPL in February. Paul Venskus is his instructor.
Events
- Wheels to Wings Intro Flight Day
April 17, 2010
9:00am - 1:00pm Visit our Wheels to Wings page to learn more! - EAA Fly-In
June 5, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm FAA Safety Seminar (Topic TBD) B...