SP Practical Test Guide
Sport Pilot Practical (Flight) Test Preparation Guide
What is this test?
The FAA Oral and Practical test is a comprehensive examination of all your aeronautical knowledge, and of your aeronautical skills, but more importantly, it is a measurement of how well you incorporate them together. It is a test of the practical combination of all your skills and knowledge. You need to correlate the different types of knowledge you have. It has two main parts. The oral test is taken on the ground prior to the practical (flight) portion of the test. During this portion, the DPE is required to test you on portions of the Knowledge tests where you answered incorrectly.
Light Sport Aircraft-Sets of Aircraft
Choose the set of Light Sport aircraft in which you would like to take your practical test, which will be endorsed in your logbook upon successful completion of the test. You will then be authorized to operate all aircraft within that set. Note: A checkout in any make and model of aircraft that is new to you is always a good idea. Here is a link to the Light-Sport Aircraft sets:
Light Sport Aircraft Sets
Bookwork preparation for the Test
The Oral and Practical (Flight) Test that you will take with an FAA DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner will test your flying skills. The Oral and Practical Test will also call on much of the knowledge you gained while studying for the knowledge test (See my Sport Pilot Knowledge Test Guide). In fact, many of the publications listed below will be the same ones. In addition, you will need some additional publications related just to the practical test. They are mostly in PDF format. A free Adobe Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website. (Click on the blue text to download).
Also note that the oral portion of the test will incorporate some of the Knowledge Test material and the DPE will be required to test you on areas of the knowledge test that you answered incorrectly.
Here is a list of links to publications that will aid you in preparing for the practical (flight) test for Sport Pilot:
The Practical Test Standards
The first and most important document you will need is a copy of the PTS or Practical Test Standards for the category of Sport aircraft that you want to take your practical test in. Here is a link to the locations for all the PTS's.
FAA Practical Test Standards
Here are links for the individual PTS's:
FAA-S-8081-29, Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor with Change 1
FAA-S-8081-30, Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airship, Balloon, and Flight Instructor with Change 1
FAA-S-8081-31, Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, and Flight Instructor with Change 1
Private Pilot Weight-shift or Powered Parachute PTS
If you are interested in certification as a Private Pilot Weight-shift or Powered Parachute here is the link to the PTS for those:
FAA-S-8081-32, Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute and Weight Shift Control
I will go through the list for the Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider and Flight Instructor categories as they are grouped together, in one PTS. The same process can be used for other categories of aircraft, but you will need to look at their PTS's for the recommended list of publications and study aids. Note that the list includes study materials for all three aircraft types and for the Flight Instructor for these types. I haven't made separate lists. You must determine what does and doesn't apply to you.
How to Study
Some examiners have given me advice about how to prepare for the test. The single best piece of advice I received was this. Be prepared! You cannot be prepared unless you have read, studied and understood the PTS completely. Another very good suggestion concerned how to look at the tasks listed in the PTS. Take each task listed in the PTS and turn it into a question. Here is an example. Section I, Task A concerns certificates and documents as shown below. Take each item listed and turn it into a question and then find the answer. 1 a. might be "What are the SP certificate privileges, limitations, and currency experience requirements?" 1 b. might be "What medical eligibility is required to fly as a SP?" Etc.
I. AREA OF OPERATION: PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
A. TASK: CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS
REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 43, 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; AFM/POH/FAA Operating Limitations.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to certificates and documents by:
1. Explaining—
a. certificate privileges, limitations, and currency experience requirements.
b. medical eligibility.
c. pilot logbook or flight records.
2. Locating and explaining—
a. airworthiness and registration certificates.
b. operating limitations, placards, instrument markings, and flight training supplement.
c. weight and balance data and/or equipment list, as applicable. I
What to Study
In the PTS is a list of publications to use to study for the Practical Test. These are also useful for preparing for the knowledge test. Almost all of these documents and handbooks and manuals are free for download from the FAA website or the information is online on their site or others. Here is the list with embedded links. Either click on the link to go there or right click to download (where applicable):
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
The first three items are the codes of federal regulations that govern us. Look at Parts 43, 61 and 91. They can be found at this link:
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (The main link)
14 CFR part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration -
14 CFR part 61 Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors -
14 CFR part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules -
All the following AC (Advisory Circulars), and more, are available at the following FAA site:
FAA AC (Advisory Circular) List (The main link)
Click on the individual AC to download. Some are multiple files.
AC 00-6A Aviation Weather -
AC 00-45E Aviation Weather Services -
AC 61-65D Certification: Pilot and Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors -
AC 61-67C Stall and Spin Awareness Training -
AC 61-84B Role of Preflight Preparation -
AC 61-134 General Aviation Controlled Flight Into Terrain Awareness -
AC 90-23F Aircraft Wake Turbulence -
AC 90-48C Pilots Role in Collision Avoidance -
AC 90-66A Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns and Practices for Aeronautical Operations At Airports Without Operating Control Towers -
AC 91-13C Cold Weather Operation of Aircraft -
AC 91-69A Seaplane Safety for FAR Part 91 Operations -
AC 120-51E Crew Resource Management Training -
Click on the links for these handbooks. Some are multiple files.
FAA-H-8083-1 Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook
FAA-H-8083-9 Aviation Instructors Handbook
FAA-H-8083-13 Glider Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-13 Glider Flying Handbook addendum
FAA-H-8083-21 Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-23 Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-25 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Forms
FAA Form 8710-11 Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
FAA Form 8710-11
Some of the above handbooks may be obtained from the Government Printing Office. (GPO) Get a print copy here:
Government Printing Office
AIM Aeronautical Information Manual (Online)
AFD Airport Facility Directory - (Buy it here)
NOTAM's Notices to Airmen Latest months NOTAM's (Online)
How to use NOTAMS (Online guide to NOTAMS)
Note: The latest NOTAM's (for a pending flight) can be obtained at 1-800-WXBRIEF
Other:
Pilot Operating Handbook/FAA-Approved Flight Manual - Aircraft Mfg.
Aeronautical Navigation Charts - Local FBO or NACO (National Aeronautical Charting Office) (Buy them here)
Seaplane Supplement Aircraft Mfg.
Other Aids
You will, of course, need your E6B computer and Protractor/Plotter which you obtained for the Knowledge Test. These can be picked up at a local FBO or bought online.
A valuable aid, not listed in the PTS, but valuable for practicing the flight maneuvers is called "Visualizing Flight Maneuvers". It is available in "Red" edition for low wing and "Blue" is for high wing aircraft. Buy online or at local FBO.
I also include the following for your entertainment:
FAA-H-8083-27a, Student Pilot Guide
FAA-H-8083-19 (Plane Sense) w/ Editorial Changes
Commercial Aids and Publications
I have ordered and looked at a couple of publications that prepare you for the practical test. Gleim, ASA, King and others produce and offer these study aids. Among them are the ASA Sport Pilot Checkride DVD and Manual produced by Paul Hamilton. After I watched the DVD and read the manual I became convinced that the PTS alone may not be adequate preparation for the test. Here is why. The FAA practical test is a very specific test. It has very particular methods you must use and specific tolerances you must not exceed. It requires you to use clearing turns before maneuvers, to visually scan for traffic throughout the test and to use proper radio communications while navigating and flying the aircraft. Many UL pilots, including long time BFI's may not have had all of these elements as a daily part of their flying experience. The practical test requires you to "Put it all together." Former UL pilots and BFI's don't have the benefit of having recently completed a training course or curriculum as new SP applicants will have done (Although, now that the transition is over, they will have met all of the SP requirements for training and experience) . Because of this, I recommend that they take advantage of any and all materials that can be obtained, in order to be properly prepared. Here are links:
Gleim has a number of study aids including books, CD's, complete kits and an online study course. Their site is here:
Gleim
ASA also has a line of study materials:
ASA
King Schools has some good materials too:
King Schools
ASA FAR/AIM Study List
I have typed a copy of the ASA Suggested Sport Pilot Study List for the FAR/AIM, which includes all the FAR Parts and Subparts and their divisions, as well as, all the AIM Chapters and Chapter divisions that are recommended for study. This amounts to 211 items and I have embedded links for each of them so you can click on the link and go to it. The link is here:
FAR/AIM Study List
Flight Preparation for the Test
Part of the preparation for the practical test is making sure you are prepared for the flight portion of the test. The practical test standards tell you what tasks you must be prepared to perform, but even if you are an experienced pilot, it may be a good idea to get some dual instruction to fine tune your skills. It can even be a good idea to take a practice practical with an instructor or examiner, before you go for the real thing.
The flight portion of the test includes certain maneuvers that you must perform within specified standards and tolerances as described in the PTS. Amy Wiley SP CFI, DAR and Chuck Wales SP DPE, have some graphical descriptions for these maneuvers on their website at the following links.
A DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) will give you the Oral and Practical Test. DPE's are private persons who are designated by the FAA to administer the tests. They may charge a reasonable fee for their services. The DPE must me qualified to give you the particular test you require. The DPE must be qualified to give you Sport Pilot testing. The FAA trains and certifies SFIE's (Sport Flight Instructor Examiners) and SPE's (Sport Pilot Examiners). SFIE's can administer the test for Sport Flight Instructors in addition to the Sport Pilot test that the SPE's can administer.
Note: To become a Private Pilot you will need to hold at least third class medical certificate.
Note: Click on the examiners name (If in blue) to go to a page describing his background, availability for training and testing, and other information.
(SPE) Sport Pilot Examiner
(SFIE) Sport Pilot FI Examiner
(PE) Private Examiner
AIRPLANE CATEGORY
AL, Enterprise
Cooper, Albert F.
(334) 347-5480
alcooper@ala.net
SPE SFIE
AL, Enterprise
Johnston, John A.
(888) 801-4002
flysafe@earthlink.net
SPE
AL, Prattville
Baker, James H.
(334) 358-1004
flyingjimb@charter.net
SPE SFIE
AK, Wasilla
Reinders, Paul J.
(907) 373-6473
paaual@juno.com
SPE SFIE
AR, Fort Smith
Bell, Charles E.
(479) 462-4956
SPE SFIE
AR, Hot Springs
High, William R.
(501) 627-4514
skyhog@aristotle.net
SPE SFIE
AR, Jonesboro
Vaughan, David O.
(870) 935-1872
vaughan-d@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Avondale
Brandt, Terry W.
(602) 739-0554
tbrandt33@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Mesa
Miller, Matthew R.
(480) 688-4130
matt@falconaviation.com
SPE SFIE
AZ, Phoenix
Michaels, Richard D.
(623) 225-7939
rmichaels3@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Alameda
Fields, Louis B.
(510) 635-3752
lfields654@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Corning
Carpenter, Brian J.
(530) 824-0644
info@rainbowaviation.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Julian
Keane, Julie A.
(760) 703-1967
JKAviation@gmail.com
SPE
CA, Redondo Beach
Thornburgh, Jon P.
(800) 971-8710
Jon@JonThornburgh.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Sacramento
Bardin, William D.
(916) 488-2359
billbardin@surewest.net
SPE SFIE
CA, Santa Ana
Carlson, Evelyn
(949) 852-8850
LC@Sunriseaviation.com
SPE
CA, San Diego
Leonard, David W.
(619) 274-0804
dleonard@aircommedia.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Santa Rosa
Reinders, Paul J.
(707) 545-6473
paaual@juno.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Wrightwood
Comperini, Robert G.
bob@fly-ul.com
SPE
CO, Alamosa
Fleming, James D.
(719) 580-0225
jfleming@mountainairoxygen.com
SPE
CO, Aurora
Chitiea, Andrew D.
(303) 690-9995
drewchitiea@comcast.net
SPE
CO, Canon City
Baird, Earl D.
(719) 275-0703
deanbaird@msn.com
SPE
CO, Centennial
Ehlinger, Jr., Robert E.
(303) 796-9632
jan_bob1@comcast.net
SPE
CO, Colorado Springs
French, Frederick L.
(719) 528-7111
flf450@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Colorado Springs
Mortenson, Lyle P.
(719) 332-1716
FAADPE@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Erie
Cameron, Beverly J.
(303) 665-6352
jabjcameron@msn.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Greeley
Taylor, John F.
(970) 203-9880
jack@theflyingschool.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Lakewood
Callender, David D.
(303) 819-3266
dcallender@earthlink.net
SPE
CO, Loveland
Carpenter, Alan B.
(970) 227-3819
alancarpenter9@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CT, Danbury
Debany, Anthony L.
(914) 888-1682
tdebany@gmail.com
SPE
FL, Auburndale
Brown, Jon K.
(863) 956-2243
seaplane@gate.net
SPE SFIE
FL, Boynton Beach
Littlefield, Larry
(561) 379-5169
SPE SFIE
FL, Brooksville
Ouellette, Wayne F.
(207) 341-7898
devon41@aol.com
SPE
FL, Daytona Beach
Clegg, Stephen A.
(386) 451-8978
sclegg767@aol.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Flagler Beach
Wacker III, Alfred G.
(386) 517-7216
tripp@ryanseaplanes.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Jacksonville
Link, Robert J.
(904) 472-9225
Robbierjl@aol.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Jacksonville
Schamel, Walter S.
(863) 521-2865
wsschamel@aol.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Lakeland
Brown, Charles S.
(863) 660-9206
SPE SFIE
FL, Panacea
Fitzgerald, Alton D.
(850) 984-5190
alsplanes@comcast.net
SPE SFIE
FL, Pensacola
Omer, Jack L.
(850) 474-0390
jomer0390@bellsouth.net
SPE
FL, Port Orange
Dunham, Bruce W.
(386) 290-7575
SPE SFIE
FL, Port Orange
Raskey, Robert V.
(386) 788-5336
bobraskey@cs.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Sebring
Sikkema, Romke P.
(863) 655-5100
Flylairs@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
FL, Winter Haven
Kochan, Janeen A.
SPE SFIE
GA, Hahira
Tyre, Danny J.
(229) 794-3938
tyre@mchsi.com
SPE
GA, Marietta
Methvin, Jr., Ben
(770) 315-6244
adakb@aol.com
SPE SFIE
IA, Burlington
Tomkins, Carrol D.
(319) 754-1781
SPE
IA, Clive
Rand, Louis H.
(515) 238-4236
lou-rand@juno.com
SPE
IA, Des Moines
Weir, Thomas L.
(515) 988-7519
lwpilot@mchsi.com
SPE
IA, De Witt
Frazier, Chris A.
(563) 391-5650
chris.a.frazier@carveraero.com
SPE
IA, Durango
Anderson, Richard D.
(563) 557-7152
SPE
IA, Madrid
Younger, Connie R.
(515) 795-2306
cylk@iowatelecom.net
SPE
IA, Sheldon
Muecke, Elmer O.
(712) 324-3626
SPE
IA, Sigourney
Wilkening, Richard A.
(641) 622-3947
dakota@liso.com
SPE
IA, Sioux City
Prescott, George
(712) 276-6423
SPE
IA, Vail
Hawley, Charles F.
(712) 677-2730
SPE
ID, Boise
Miller, Arlyn E.
(208) 891-0133
arlynm@aol.com
SPE
ID, Boise
Ross, Robert K.
(208) 939-4546
BobKRoss@fiberpipe.net
SPE
ID, Caldwell
Hunt, Darin J.
(208) 989-8604
SPE
ID, Caldwell
Miller, Richard D.
(208) 250-0731
rdmencore@wmconnect.com
SPE
ID, Driggs
Soyland, Eric I.
(208) 201-0376
ericsoyland@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
ID, Filer
Van-Orden, Sherrell
(208) 731-3311
vano@cable1.net
SPE
ID, Meridian
Curtis, Scott T.
(208) 863-4833
examinr@msn.com
SPE SFIE
ID, Meridian
Herbert, Gregory W.
(208) 870-9040
SPE
ID, Nampa
Iverson, Gary L.
(208) 463-4700
gliverson@aol.com
SPE
ID, Sun Valley
Sessa, Ronald M.
(208) 622-8812
sess1_83354@yahoo.com
SPE
IL, Antioch
Schmelzer, Robert M.
(847) 838-4314
flitexams@aol.com
SPE
IL, Peoria
Cramer, Donald L.
(309) 697-8166
SPE
IL, McLeansboro
Widick, Leland L.
(618) 643-2744
lwidick@mvn.net
SPE
IL, St. Charles
Shadle, David L.
(630) 513-0991
piperpilot1@sbcglobal.net
SPE
IN, Griffith
Timm, Carl V.
(219) 923-1533
CTIMM58178@aol.com
SPE
KS, Leavenworth
Van Wormer, Willard D.
(913) 727-6072
wvanwormer@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
KS, Olathe
Shetterly, Gregory W.
(913) 486-8498
gshetterly@planetkc.com
SPE SFIE
KS, Roeland Park
Grotewohl, Christopher L.
(913) 645-6667
cgrotewohl@kc.rr.com
SPE SFIE
LA, Natchitoches
Rice, Clifford H.
(318) 357-8307
CHRice1@Bellsouth.net
SPE
LA, Prairieville
Whatley, Sammy W.
(225) 673-3008
AirWhatley@cox.net
SPE
MA, Ipswich
Wade, Robert L.
(508) 878-9302
wade6643@juno.com
SPE SFIE
MA, Middleboro
Haselman, Robert K.
(508) 947-0203
rhaselman0203@comcast.com
SPE SFIE
MA, North Egremont
Stewart, Stewart D.
(413) 281-6788
info@dsflight.com
SPE SFIE
MA, Plymouth
Somerville, Thomas F.
(508) 746-7259
SPE SFIE
MD, Easton
Phillips, Frank
(410) 770-5836
frankp@friendly.net
SPE SFIE
MD, Solomons
Capozzi, Anthony J.
(443) 624-3001
tony.capozzi@faadpe.com
SPE SFIE
ME, Easton
Trask, John H.
(207) 488-6875
dpwd25a@prodigy.net
SPE
ME, Naples
Build, Mary S.
(207) 693-5138
mbuild@pivot.net
SPE
MI, Jackson
Frazier, David A.
(517) 740-1404
dave_frazier@sbcglobal.net
SPE
MI, Mendon
Burpee, Mark K.
(269) 496-9301
mark@destinationflight.com
SPE SFIE
MI, Waterford
Plentis, II, Walter
(248) 766-6830
waltp@voyager.net
SPE
MN, Andover
Mack, Barbara A.
(763) 862-9985
SPE SFIE
MO, Boonville
Bradley, David D.
(660) 882-7441
SPE
MO, Creve Coeur
Pujji, Harvinder S.
(314) 795-4943
harry.ctr.Pujji@faa.gov
SPE SFIE
MO, Greenwood
Miller, Travis L.
(816) 540-6177
SPE AFIE
MO, Holts Summit
Derendinger, Michael L.
(573) 896-8115
SPE SFIE
MO, Marshall
Dyer, Samuel C.
(660) 886-7393
SPE
MO, St. Louis
Meyer, Edwin J.
(314) 434-7562
ejmeyer@gtw.net
SPE
MO, University City
Teipen, John A.
(314) 863-5941
John@Teipen.com
SPE SFIE
MO, Webb City
Piacentini, Glenn
(417) 623-1331
gapflyboy@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
MS, Columbus
Stanback, Bradley
(662) 425-9155
bstanback@cableone.net
SPE SFIE
NC, Morgantown
Carswell, Joseph C.
(828) 433-0015
josephcarswell@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
NC, Trenton
Henley, Johnny J.
(252) 229-9703
johnny@henleyaviation.com
SPE SFIE
NE, Silver Creek
Cuba, Frank A.
(308) 548-8301
collrev@hamilton.net
SPE
NH, Center Harbor
Huey, Alfred M.
(603) 279-7999
alhuey@metrocast.net
SPE SFIE
NJ, Woolwich Township
Grenfell, Henry
(610) 521-7710
n48hg@yahoo.com
SPE
NM, Las Cruces
McCoy, Robert W.
(505) 642-3026
mccoyr@zianet.com
SPE
NV, Las Vegas
Kelly, Justin C.
(702) 683-3766
jckelly@mac.com
SPE SFIE
NY, Argyle
Bovey, Dick J.
(518) 638-9723
argyleair@earthlink.net
SPE
NY, Fredonia
Nalbone, Louis J.
(716) 366-6938
SPE SFIE
NY, Ithaca
Bezner-Kerr, Wayne
(607) 339-9043
wayne@first-light.net
SPE SFIE
NY, Ithaca
St. George, David P.
(607) 257-1313
david@myfbo.com
SPE SFIE
OH, Kettering
Walden, James C.
(937) 602-4628
jaswalden@aol.com
SPE SFIE
OH, Lebanon
Lane, John M.
(513) 932-8848
SPE SFIE
OH, Westerville
Belford, Richard F.
(800) 992-2376
cptrick@ix.netcom.com
SPE
OK, Cushing
Downs, Earl C.
(918) 225-7374
oklahomaaviator@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OK, Tulsa
Romanek, Lee W.
(918) 664-9204
SPE SFIE
OR, Hood River
Sandercock, Arthur G.
(541) 386-1742
greg46@gorge.net
SPE
OR, Independence
Borchers, Lee A.
SPE
OR, Lake Oswego
Wiley, David H.
(503) 636-4930
wileyseaplanes@comcast.net
SPE
OR, Selma
Bleadon, Robert W.
(541) 597-4770
Pilotswife@direcway.com
SPE SFIE
OR, Veneta
Povenmire, King
(541) 915-5151
king@kpflight.com
SPE
PA, Beaver Falls
Bobeck, Thomas W.
(724) 847-1652
cfiaim1@verizon.net
SPE SFIE
PA, Edinburg
Haski, Martin A.
(724) 652-5546
haski@pathway.net
SPE SFIE
PA, Kutztown
Tarola, Jr., Arthur R.
(610) 762-9909
artairsports@aol.com
SPE
PA, Lower Burrell
Kijowski, Thomas C.
(724) 294-2359
kijowski@salsgiver.com
SPE SFIE
PA, Moon Township
Johnson, David R.
(505) 385-3288
callairs@higherspeed.net
SPE SFIE
PA, Thorndale
Nelson, William R.
(215) 284-6208
wrnrv4@verizon.net
SPE
PA, Warminster
Smith, Paul
(215) 284-6477
psmithdyl@comcast.net
SPE
PR, Carolina
Echegoyen, Jorge L.
(787) 724-1890
pro_pilot_333@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
PR, Rosario
Mari, Carlos M.
(787) 834-5738
marijet@coqui.net
SPE SFIE
SC, Myrtle Beach
Marlowe, Billy M.
(843) 222-5303
marlowem@sc.rr.com
SPE
SC, Orangeburg
Joye, Caroll W.
(803) 534-9177
joyeavai@bellsouth.net
SPE SFIE
SD, Rapid City
Dunmire, Barry I.
(605) 362-0137
bdunmire@busav.com
SPE
SD, Rapid City
Summers, Charles M.
(605) 343-6521
rapidtrail@aol.com
SPE
TN, Collierville
Gardner, Karen
(901) 218-6246
karen@pilotcheckrides.com
SPE SFIE
TN, Germantown
McIver, Michael T.
(901) 336-5205
mmciver@midsouth.rr.com
SPE
TN, Mt. Juliet
Smotherman, Gary M.
(615) 444-4275
gms208@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
TN, Paris
Battles, Richard
(731) 336-0384
batt0384@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
TN, Springville
Swor, Larry T.
(731) 352-7278
tjswor@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Amarillo
Kelly, Paul L.
(806) 467-1133
flyingkairport@amaonline.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Fort Worth
Fournier, Louis
(817) 680-5743
lkfournier@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Justin
Mountain, Jeff
(817) 938-3184
pilot99@verizon.net
SPE SFIE
TX, La Porte
Hyde, Jr., Clifford L.
(281) 464-6524
cliffhyde@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Perryton
Walker, Bobby H.
(806) 202-0292
music777@valornet.com
SPE
TX, Roanoke
Zipperer, Richard P.
(817) 431-6960
rzipperer@verizon.net
SPE
TX, Trophy Club
Owsley, Robert
(817) 239-7171
bob.owsley@gmail.com
SPE SFIE
WI, Fontana
Bair, Jim
(262) 745-3299
JimBair@SportAviationUnlimited.com
SPE SFIE
WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL CATEGORY
AZ, Chandler
Johnson, Eric W.
WSCexaminer@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
AZ, Phoenix
Michaels, Richard D.
(623) 225-7939
rmichaels3@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE PE
AZ, Vail
Bungard, Neil J.
(520) 203-1276
bungard@flash.net
SPE
CA, Redondo Beach
Thornburgh, Jon P.
(800) 971-8710
Jon@JonThornburgh.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Sacramento
Huckle, Michael B.
(916) 561-0300
M230683@hotmail.com
SPE
CA, Santa Monica
Liknaitzy, Matthew
(310) 251-7560
matt@lasportaviation.com
SPE
DE, Millsboro
Ballantyne, John L.
(301) 898-0126
ballantyneaviation@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
FL
Mulberry
Wolf, Donald J.
(863) 608-0091
x49Trike@aol.com
SPE
IL, Batavia
Hudetz, Michael L.
(630) 879-6568
michaelhudetz@msn.com
http://www.airsportster.com/index2.html
SPE
MA, Stow
Albright, Robert T.
(978) 897-5220
robatbluesky@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
ME, Westbrook
Wallace, Peter M.
(207) 329-4991
sp.examiner@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
NY, Ithaca
Bezner-Kerr, Wayne
(607) 339-9043
wayne@first-light.net
SPE SFIE
NV, Reno
Hamilton, Paul D.
(775) 747-0175
paul@weathertofly.com
http://www.sport-pilot-training.com/
SPE SFIE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OR, Portland
Beaman, John H.
(503) 860-2558
cloudbase@sconnections.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Baytown
Burgoon, Charles E.
(713) 775-5996
cburgoon@msn.com
SPE SFIE
VA, Forest
Sipantzi, Terri Lee
terri@precisionwindsports.com
http://precisionwindsports.com/
SPE
WI, Fontana
Bair, Jim
(262) 745-3299
JimBair@SportAviationUnlimited.com
SPE SFIE
POWERED PARACHUTE CATEGORY
CA, Apple Valley
Dietro, Phillip C.
(760) 242-3359
igotafly.me@verizon.net
SPE
CO, Pleasant View
Wales, Charles B.
(970) 562-3096
wiley@fone.net
SPE
FL
Boynton Beach
Littlefield, Larry L.
(561) 379-5169
SPE SFIE
IL, Greenville
Beisswenger, Roy C.
(618) 664-9706
Roy@easyflight.com
SPE SFIE
IL, Peotone
Leon, James M.
(815) 529-3000
jleon123@ameritech.net
SPE SFIE
IN, Argos
Snead, Charles R.
(574) 540-9038
gemini@culcom.net
SPE
KS, Emporia
Tevis, Don E.
(620) 342-3598
empair@myadvantageplus.com
SPE
KS, Hutchinson
Yoder, Morris
(620) 662-5507
myskyview@netzero.net
SPE SFIE
LA, Walker
Ducote, Kendall J.
(225) 954-2515
kendall@lapowerchutes.com
SPE SFIE
ME, Westbrook
Wallace, Peter M.
(207) 329-4991
sp.examiner@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
MI, Mendon
Burpee, Mark K.
(269) 496-9301
mark@destinationflight.com
SPE SFIE
MO, Monett
McClurg, Ralph W.
(417) 849-0245
rmcclurg@mo-net.com
SPE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OH, Cortland
Allen, Donald T.
(330) 924-0491
nella@ohiohills.com
SPE
UT, Sandy
Stanley, Dennis S.
(801) 816-0472
a10dss@comcast.net
SPE
UT, St. George
Scheffel, Frederick C.
(435) 656-0800
fredrick@infowest.com
SPE SFIE
WA, Vancouver
Maas, Douglas W.
(360) 896-8916
maas0755@comcast.net
SPE
WI, Wautoma
Curry, Sean J.
(920) 787-1810
curry1@vbe.com
SPE SFIE
GLIDER CATEGORY
AZ, Avondale
Brandt, Terry W.
(602) 739-0554
tbrandt33@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Chandler
Jobusch, Anthony J.
(480) 705-5135
flyboyaj@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Redondo Beach
Thornburgh, Jon P.
(800) 971-8710
Jon@JonThornburgh.com
S[E SFIE
CO, Colorado Springs
French, Frederick L.
(719) 528-7111
flf450@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Colorado Springs
Mortenson, Lyle P.
(719) 332-1716
FAADPE@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Monument
Snyder, Jr., Quay C.
(719) 481-4140
qsnyder@aviationmedicine.com
SPE
ID, Driggs
Soyland, Eric I.
(208) 201-0376
ericsoyland@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
IL, South Beloit
Ruprecht, Judy L.
(815) 389-9414
JL_Ruprecht@hotmail.com
SPE
KS, Leavenworth
Van Wormer, Willard D.
(913) 727-6072
wvanwormer@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
MA, Plymouth
Somerville, Thomas F.
(508) 746-7259
SPE SFIE
MD, Easton
Phillips, Frank
(410) 770-5836
frankp@friend.ly.com
SPE SFIE
MO, Greenwood
Miller, Travis L.
(816) 540-6177
SPE SFIE
MO, University City
Teipen, John A.
(314) 863-5941
John@Teipen.com
SPE SFIE
OH, Lebanon
Lane, John M.
(513) 932-8848
SPE SFIE
OR, Lake Oswego
Wiley, David H.
(503) 636-4930
wileyseaplanes@comcast.net
SPE
OR, Veneta
Povenmire, King
(541) 915-5151
king@kpflight.com
SPE
PA, Moon Township
Johnson, David R.
(505) 385-3288
callairs@higherspeed.net
SPE SFIE
SD, Rapid City
Summers, Charles M.
(605) 343-6521
rapidtrail@aol.com
SPE
TN, Cordova
Dee, Stephen W.
(901) 757-8784
spatiald@aol.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Marfa
Compton, Jr. Francis
(800) 667-9464
FBCompton@aol.com
SPE SFIE
VA, Chester
Meade, Raymond L.
(804) 796-2002
raymeade@att.net
SPE
VA, Windsor
Mathias, Linda B.
(757) 242-3491
lbmathias@verizon.net
SPE SFIE
WV, Keyser
Holland, Marvin R.
(304) 788-0403
ptd00711@mail.wvnet.edu
SPE SFIE
GYROPLANE CATEGORY
AR, Searcy
Menzie, Ronald J.
(501) 766-6456
ronsgyro@starban.net
SPE
AZ, Avondale
Brandt, Terry W.
(602) 739-0554
tbrandt33@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Avondale
Mayfield, III, James P.
arizonarotors@cox.net
SPE SFIE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OR, Lake Oswego
Wiley, David H.
(503) 636-4930
wileyseaplanes@comcast.net
SPE
PA, Moon Township
Johnson, David R.
(505) 385-3288
callairs@higherspeed.net
SPE SFIE
The FAA has classes scheduled throughout this year to increase the available pool of Examiners. Keep an eye on their website for additions here (At bottom of page. Listed by aircraft category):
FAA Sport Pilot Examiner and Sport Pilot Instructor Examiner Listing
Update 7 Jan 2006
The FAA has continued to add Examiners in all categories of aircraft to their listings above, and continue to do so. My listings may not be up to date and you should go to the FAA pages at the link above for the latest lists.
I have contacted a number of the SPEs in the above list and asked about the training and testing options they will offer. A copy of the above list (as a Word document) with links to webpages with their responses is located here:
SPE List with Training and Testing Availability
I recommend that you develop and use checklists for all phases of flight including preflight and postflight. DPE's will be looking for this. Use the aircraft manufacturer's recommendations as a basis but personalize it for the way you like to do things.
In addition, the PTS lists all the areas you must be proficient in during the practical test. Read and study it and use it for a training syllabus for the areas of operation and tasks you will be required to perform.
Jim Bair is a Sport Pilot SPE and SFIE who has put together a good page on what to expect when you go for your Practical Test. It is on his website here (Click on Pilot Examiner at the bottom of the page):
http://www.sportaviationunlimited.com/
An Examiner by the name of Bob Schmelzer has sent me a document, with
good advice to an applicant facing a practical test. The link to it is
here:
http://www.sportpilot.info/sp/SPPract.doc
This may seem like a lot of publications to study and a lot of learning to accomplish, but if you take it step by step and study a portion of it each day, you will meet your goal. Much of this is material that will serve you in the knowledge (written) test. Try to schedule your course of study so you reach peak performance and knowledge just before you are scheduled for the actual test with the DPE.
Forms and Documents
You will need a filled out copy of FAA form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application, to give to the Examiner when you arrive for the test.
FAA Form 8710-11
Sport Pilot Examiners Handbook
I also have read the Sport Pilot Examiners Handbook. It tells you everything the DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) will do while examining you. It will give you valuable insights into the process. A link to it is here:
Sport Pilot Examiners Handbook FAA Order 8710.7
NOTE: AC 00-2, Advisory Circular Checklist, transmits the status of all FAA advisory circulars (AC's), as well as FAA internal publications and miscellaneous flight information such as Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Airport/Facility Directory, knowledge test study guides, and other material directly related to a certificate or rating. The checklist is available on the Internet at:
AC 00-2, Advisory Circular Checklist
What is this test?
The FAA Oral and Practical test is a comprehensive examination of all your aeronautical knowledge, and of your aeronautical skills, but more importantly, it is a measurement of how well you incorporate them together. It is a test of the practical combination of all your skills and knowledge. You need to correlate the different types of knowledge you have. It has two main parts. The oral test is taken on the ground prior to the practical (flight) portion of the test. During this portion, the DPE is required to test you on portions of the Knowledge tests where you answered incorrectly.
Light Sport Aircraft-Sets of Aircraft
Choose the set of Light Sport aircraft in which you would like to take your practical test, which will be endorsed in your logbook upon successful completion of the test. You will then be authorized to operate all aircraft within that set. Note: A checkout in any make and model of aircraft that is new to you is always a good idea. Here is a link to the Light-Sport Aircraft sets:
Light Sport Aircraft Sets
Bookwork preparation for the Test
The Oral and Practical (Flight) Test that you will take with an FAA DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner will test your flying skills. The Oral and Practical Test will also call on much of the knowledge you gained while studying for the knowledge test (See my Sport Pilot Knowledge Test Guide). In fact, many of the publications listed below will be the same ones. In addition, you will need some additional publications related just to the practical test. They are mostly in PDF format. A free Adobe Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website. (Click on the blue text to download).
Also note that the oral portion of the test will incorporate some of the Knowledge Test material and the DPE will be required to test you on areas of the knowledge test that you answered incorrectly.
Here is a list of links to publications that will aid you in preparing for the practical (flight) test for Sport Pilot:
The Practical Test Standards
The first and most important document you will need is a copy of the PTS or Practical Test Standards for the category of Sport aircraft that you want to take your practical test in. Here is a link to the locations for all the PTS's.
FAA Practical Test Standards
Here are links for the individual PTS's:
FAA-S-8081-29, Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor with Change 1
FAA-S-8081-30, Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airship, Balloon, and Flight Instructor with Change 1
FAA-S-8081-31, Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, and Flight Instructor with Change 1
Private Pilot Weight-shift or Powered Parachute PTS
If you are interested in certification as a Private Pilot Weight-shift or Powered Parachute here is the link to the PTS for those:
FAA-S-8081-32, Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute and Weight Shift Control
I will go through the list for the Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider and Flight Instructor categories as they are grouped together, in one PTS. The same process can be used for other categories of aircraft, but you will need to look at their PTS's for the recommended list of publications and study aids. Note that the list includes study materials for all three aircraft types and for the Flight Instructor for these types. I haven't made separate lists. You must determine what does and doesn't apply to you.
How to Study
Some examiners have given me advice about how to prepare for the test. The single best piece of advice I received was this. Be prepared! You cannot be prepared unless you have read, studied and understood the PTS completely. Another very good suggestion concerned how to look at the tasks listed in the PTS. Take each task listed in the PTS and turn it into a question. Here is an example. Section I, Task A concerns certificates and documents as shown below. Take each item listed and turn it into a question and then find the answer. 1 a. might be "What are the SP certificate privileges, limitations, and currency experience requirements?" 1 b. might be "What medical eligibility is required to fly as a SP?" Etc.
I. AREA OF OPERATION: PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
A. TASK: CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS
REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 43, 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; AFM/POH/FAA Operating Limitations.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to certificates and documents by:
1. Explaining—
a. certificate privileges, limitations, and currency experience requirements.
b. medical eligibility.
c. pilot logbook or flight records.
2. Locating and explaining—
a. airworthiness and registration certificates.
b. operating limitations, placards, instrument markings, and flight training supplement.
c. weight and balance data and/or equipment list, as applicable. I
What to Study
In the PTS is a list of publications to use to study for the Practical Test. These are also useful for preparing for the knowledge test. Almost all of these documents and handbooks and manuals are free for download from the FAA website or the information is online on their site or others. Here is the list with embedded links. Either click on the link to go there or right click to download (where applicable):
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
The first three items are the codes of federal regulations that govern us. Look at Parts 43, 61 and 91. They can be found at this link:
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (The main link)
14 CFR part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration -
14 CFR part 61 Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors -
14 CFR part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules -
All the following AC (Advisory Circulars), and more, are available at the following FAA site:
FAA AC (Advisory Circular) List (The main link)
Click on the individual AC to download. Some are multiple files.
AC 00-6A Aviation Weather -
AC 00-45E Aviation Weather Services -
AC 61-65D Certification: Pilot and Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors -
AC 61-67C Stall and Spin Awareness Training -
AC 61-84B Role of Preflight Preparation -
AC 61-134 General Aviation Controlled Flight Into Terrain Awareness -
AC 90-23F Aircraft Wake Turbulence -
AC 90-48C Pilots Role in Collision Avoidance -
AC 90-66A Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns and Practices for Aeronautical Operations At Airports Without Operating Control Towers -
AC 91-13C Cold Weather Operation of Aircraft -
AC 91-69A Seaplane Safety for FAR Part 91 Operations -
AC 120-51E Crew Resource Management Training -
Click on the links for these handbooks. Some are multiple files.
FAA-H-8083-1 Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook
FAA-H-8083-9 Aviation Instructors Handbook
FAA-H-8083-13 Glider Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-13 Glider Flying Handbook addendum
FAA-H-8083-21 Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-23 Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-25 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Forms
FAA Form 8710-11 Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
FAA Form 8710-11
Some of the above handbooks may be obtained from the Government Printing Office. (GPO) Get a print copy here:
Government Printing Office
AIM Aeronautical Information Manual (Online)
AFD Airport Facility Directory - (Buy it here)
NOTAM's Notices to Airmen Latest months NOTAM's (Online)
How to use NOTAMS (Online guide to NOTAMS)
Note: The latest NOTAM's (for a pending flight) can be obtained at 1-800-WXBRIEF
Other:
Pilot Operating Handbook/FAA-Approved Flight Manual - Aircraft Mfg.
Aeronautical Navigation Charts - Local FBO or NACO (National Aeronautical Charting Office) (Buy them here)
Seaplane Supplement Aircraft Mfg.
Other Aids
You will, of course, need your E6B computer and Protractor/Plotter which you obtained for the Knowledge Test. These can be picked up at a local FBO or bought online.
A valuable aid, not listed in the PTS, but valuable for practicing the flight maneuvers is called "Visualizing Flight Maneuvers". It is available in "Red" edition for low wing and "Blue" is for high wing aircraft. Buy online or at local FBO.
I also include the following for your entertainment:
FAA-H-8083-27a, Student Pilot Guide
FAA-H-8083-19 (Plane Sense) w/ Editorial Changes
Commercial Aids and Publications
I have ordered and looked at a couple of publications that prepare you for the practical test. Gleim, ASA, King and others produce and offer these study aids. Among them are the ASA Sport Pilot Checkride DVD and Manual produced by Paul Hamilton. After I watched the DVD and read the manual I became convinced that the PTS alone may not be adequate preparation for the test. Here is why. The FAA practical test is a very specific test. It has very particular methods you must use and specific tolerances you must not exceed. It requires you to use clearing turns before maneuvers, to visually scan for traffic throughout the test and to use proper radio communications while navigating and flying the aircraft. Many UL pilots, including long time BFI's may not have had all of these elements as a daily part of their flying experience. The practical test requires you to "Put it all together." Former UL pilots and BFI's don't have the benefit of having recently completed a training course or curriculum as new SP applicants will have done (Although, now that the transition is over, they will have met all of the SP requirements for training and experience) . Because of this, I recommend that they take advantage of any and all materials that can be obtained, in order to be properly prepared. Here are links:
Gleim has a number of study aids including books, CD's, complete kits and an online study course. Their site is here:
Gleim
ASA also has a line of study materials:
ASA
King Schools has some good materials too:
King Schools
ASA FAR/AIM Study List
I have typed a copy of the ASA Suggested Sport Pilot Study List for the FAR/AIM, which includes all the FAR Parts and Subparts and their divisions, as well as, all the AIM Chapters and Chapter divisions that are recommended for study. This amounts to 211 items and I have embedded links for each of them so you can click on the link and go to it. The link is here:
FAR/AIM Study List
Flight Preparation for the Test
Part of the preparation for the practical test is making sure you are prepared for the flight portion of the test. The practical test standards tell you what tasks you must be prepared to perform, but even if you are an experienced pilot, it may be a good idea to get some dual instruction to fine tune your skills. It can even be a good idea to take a practice practical with an instructor or examiner, before you go for the real thing.
EAA Instructor List
The EAA maintains a list of instructors who are members of EAA or NAFI and also consent to be listed. The list is here:
http://www.sportpilot.org/instructors/
Weight-Shift Control Flight Instructor List
There is no single place that lists all available SP (And other) instructors. For Trikes (WSC), Dan Cooper has started, and is maintaining and updating, a list of SP instructors. The list is in the form of a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. It is here:
http://magictrikes.us/files/instructors.xls
The flight portion of the test includes certain maneuvers that you must perform within specified standards and tolerances as described in the PTS. Amy Wiley SP CFI, DAR and Chuck Wales SP DPE, have some graphical descriptions for these maneuvers on their website at the following links.
SP PPC maneuvers:
http://wileywales.com/sport_maneuvers.html
A PDF file with maneuvers shown and explained
http://wileywales.com/SportPilotadvanced.pdf
A DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) will give you the Oral and Practical Test. DPE's are private persons who are designated by the FAA to administer the tests. They may charge a reasonable fee for their services. The DPE must me qualified to give you the particular test you require. The DPE must be qualified to give you Sport Pilot testing. The FAA trains and certifies SFIE's (Sport Flight Instructor Examiners) and SPE's (Sport Pilot Examiners). SFIE's can administer the test for Sport Flight Instructors in addition to the Sport Pilot test that the SPE's can administer.
Note: To become a Private Pilot you will need to hold at least third class medical certificate.
Note: Click on the examiners name (If in blue) to go to a page describing his background, availability for training and testing, and other information.
(SPE) Sport Pilot Examiner
(SFIE) Sport Pilot FI Examiner
(PE) Private Examiner
AIRPLANE CATEGORY
AL, Enterprise
Cooper, Albert F.
(334) 347-5480
alcooper@ala.net
SPE SFIE
AL, Enterprise
Johnston, John A.
(888) 801-4002
flysafe@earthlink.net
SPE
AL, Prattville
Baker, James H.
(334) 358-1004
flyingjimb@charter.net
SPE SFIE
AK, Wasilla
Reinders, Paul J.
(907) 373-6473
paaual@juno.com
SPE SFIE
AR, Fort Smith
Bell, Charles E.
(479) 462-4956
SPE SFIE
AR, Hot Springs
High, William R.
(501) 627-4514
skyhog@aristotle.net
SPE SFIE
AR, Jonesboro
Vaughan, David O.
(870) 935-1872
vaughan-d@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Avondale
Brandt, Terry W.
(602) 739-0554
tbrandt33@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Mesa
Miller, Matthew R.
(480) 688-4130
matt@falconaviation.com
SPE SFIE
AZ, Phoenix
Michaels, Richard D.
(623) 225-7939
rmichaels3@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Alameda
Fields, Louis B.
(510) 635-3752
lfields654@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Corning
Carpenter, Brian J.
(530) 824-0644
info@rainbowaviation.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Julian
Keane, Julie A.
(760) 703-1967
JKAviation@gmail.com
SPE
CA, Redondo Beach
Thornburgh, Jon P.
(800) 971-8710
Jon@JonThornburgh.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Sacramento
Bardin, William D.
(916) 488-2359
billbardin@surewest.net
SPE SFIE
CA, Santa Ana
Carlson, Evelyn
(949) 852-8850
LC@Sunriseaviation.com
SPE
CA, San Diego
Leonard, David W.
(619) 274-0804
dleonard@aircommedia.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Santa Rosa
Reinders, Paul J.
(707) 545-6473
paaual@juno.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Wrightwood
Comperini, Robert G.
bob@fly-ul.com
SPE
CO, Alamosa
Fleming, James D.
(719) 580-0225
jfleming@mountainairoxygen.com
SPE
CO, Aurora
Chitiea, Andrew D.
(303) 690-9995
drewchitiea@comcast.net
SPE
CO, Canon City
Baird, Earl D.
(719) 275-0703
deanbaird@msn.com
SPE
CO, Centennial
Ehlinger, Jr., Robert E.
(303) 796-9632
jan_bob1@comcast.net
SPE
CO, Colorado Springs
French, Frederick L.
(719) 528-7111
flf450@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Colorado Springs
Mortenson, Lyle P.
(719) 332-1716
FAADPE@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Erie
Cameron, Beverly J.
(303) 665-6352
jabjcameron@msn.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Greeley
Taylor, John F.
(970) 203-9880
jack@theflyingschool.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Lakewood
Callender, David D.
(303) 819-3266
dcallender@earthlink.net
SPE
CO, Loveland
Carpenter, Alan B.
(970) 227-3819
alancarpenter9@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CT, Danbury
Debany, Anthony L.
(914) 888-1682
tdebany@gmail.com
SPE
FL, Auburndale
Brown, Jon K.
(863) 956-2243
seaplane@gate.net
SPE SFIE
FL, Boynton Beach
Littlefield, Larry
(561) 379-5169
SPE SFIE
FL, Brooksville
Ouellette, Wayne F.
(207) 341-7898
devon41@aol.com
SPE
FL, Daytona Beach
Clegg, Stephen A.
(386) 451-8978
sclegg767@aol.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Flagler Beach
Wacker III, Alfred G.
(386) 517-7216
tripp@ryanseaplanes.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Jacksonville
Link, Robert J.
(904) 472-9225
Robbierjl@aol.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Jacksonville
Schamel, Walter S.
(863) 521-2865
wsschamel@aol.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Lakeland
Brown, Charles S.
(863) 660-9206
SPE SFIE
FL, Panacea
Fitzgerald, Alton D.
(850) 984-5190
alsplanes@comcast.net
SPE SFIE
FL, Pensacola
Omer, Jack L.
(850) 474-0390
jomer0390@bellsouth.net
SPE
FL, Port Orange
Dunham, Bruce W.
(386) 290-7575
SPE SFIE
FL, Port Orange
Raskey, Robert V.
(386) 788-5336
bobraskey@cs.com
SPE SFIE
FL, Sebring
Sikkema, Romke P.
(863) 655-5100
Flylairs@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
FL, Winter Haven
Kochan, Janeen A.
SPE SFIE
GA, Hahira
Tyre, Danny J.
(229) 794-3938
tyre@mchsi.com
SPE
GA, Marietta
Methvin, Jr., Ben
(770) 315-6244
adakb@aol.com
SPE SFIE
IA, Burlington
Tomkins, Carrol D.
(319) 754-1781
SPE
IA, Clive
Rand, Louis H.
(515) 238-4236
lou-rand@juno.com
SPE
IA, Des Moines
Weir, Thomas L.
(515) 988-7519
lwpilot@mchsi.com
SPE
IA, De Witt
Frazier, Chris A.
(563) 391-5650
chris.a.frazier@carveraero.com
SPE
IA, Durango
Anderson, Richard D.
(563) 557-7152
SPE
IA, Madrid
Younger, Connie R.
(515) 795-2306
cylk@iowatelecom.net
SPE
IA, Sheldon
Muecke, Elmer O.
(712) 324-3626
SPE
IA, Sigourney
Wilkening, Richard A.
(641) 622-3947
dakota@liso.com
SPE
IA, Sioux City
Prescott, George
(712) 276-6423
SPE
IA, Vail
Hawley, Charles F.
(712) 677-2730
SPE
ID, Boise
Miller, Arlyn E.
(208) 891-0133
arlynm@aol.com
SPE
ID, Boise
Ross, Robert K.
(208) 939-4546
BobKRoss@fiberpipe.net
SPE
ID, Caldwell
Hunt, Darin J.
(208) 989-8604
SPE
ID, Caldwell
Miller, Richard D.
(208) 250-0731
rdmencore@wmconnect.com
SPE
ID, Driggs
Soyland, Eric I.
(208) 201-0376
ericsoyland@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
ID, Filer
Van-Orden, Sherrell
(208) 731-3311
vano@cable1.net
SPE
ID, Meridian
Curtis, Scott T.
(208) 863-4833
examinr@msn.com
SPE SFIE
ID, Meridian
Herbert, Gregory W.
(208) 870-9040
SPE
ID, Nampa
Iverson, Gary L.
(208) 463-4700
gliverson@aol.com
SPE
ID, Sun Valley
Sessa, Ronald M.
(208) 622-8812
sess1_83354@yahoo.com
SPE
IL, Antioch
Schmelzer, Robert M.
(847) 838-4314
flitexams@aol.com
SPE
IL, Peoria
Cramer, Donald L.
(309) 697-8166
SPE
IL, McLeansboro
Widick, Leland L.
(618) 643-2744
lwidick@mvn.net
SPE
IL, St. Charles
Shadle, David L.
(630) 513-0991
piperpilot1@sbcglobal.net
SPE
IN, Griffith
Timm, Carl V.
(219) 923-1533
CTIMM58178@aol.com
SPE
KS, Leavenworth
Van Wormer, Willard D.
(913) 727-6072
wvanwormer@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
KS, Olathe
Shetterly, Gregory W.
(913) 486-8498
gshetterly@planetkc.com
SPE SFIE
KS, Roeland Park
Grotewohl, Christopher L.
(913) 645-6667
cgrotewohl@kc.rr.com
SPE SFIE
LA, Natchitoches
Rice, Clifford H.
(318) 357-8307
CHRice1@Bellsouth.net
SPE
LA, Prairieville
Whatley, Sammy W.
(225) 673-3008
AirWhatley@cox.net
SPE
MA, Ipswich
Wade, Robert L.
(508) 878-9302
wade6643@juno.com
SPE SFIE
MA, Middleboro
Haselman, Robert K.
(508) 947-0203
rhaselman0203@comcast.com
SPE SFIE
MA, North Egremont
Stewart, Stewart D.
(413) 281-6788
info@dsflight.com
SPE SFIE
MA, Plymouth
Somerville, Thomas F.
(508) 746-7259
SPE SFIE
MD, Easton
Phillips, Frank
(410) 770-5836
frankp@friendly.net
SPE SFIE
MD, Solomons
Capozzi, Anthony J.
(443) 624-3001
tony.capozzi@faadpe.com
SPE SFIE
ME, Easton
Trask, John H.
(207) 488-6875
dpwd25a@prodigy.net
SPE
ME, Naples
Build, Mary S.
(207) 693-5138
mbuild@pivot.net
SPE
MI, Jackson
Frazier, David A.
(517) 740-1404
dave_frazier@sbcglobal.net
SPE
MI, Mendon
Burpee, Mark K.
(269) 496-9301
mark@destinationflight.com
SPE SFIE
MI, Waterford
Plentis, II, Walter
(248) 766-6830
waltp@voyager.net
SPE
MN, Andover
Mack, Barbara A.
(763) 862-9985
SPE SFIE
MO, Boonville
Bradley, David D.
(660) 882-7441
SPE
MO, Creve Coeur
Pujji, Harvinder S.
(314) 795-4943
harry.ctr.Pujji@faa.gov
SPE SFIE
MO, Greenwood
Miller, Travis L.
(816) 540-6177
SPE AFIE
MO, Holts Summit
Derendinger, Michael L.
(573) 896-8115
SPE SFIE
MO, Marshall
Dyer, Samuel C.
(660) 886-7393
SPE
MO, St. Louis
Meyer, Edwin J.
(314) 434-7562
ejmeyer@gtw.net
SPE
MO, University City
Teipen, John A.
(314) 863-5941
John@Teipen.com
SPE SFIE
MO, Webb City
Piacentini, Glenn
(417) 623-1331
gapflyboy@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
MS, Columbus
Stanback, Bradley
(662) 425-9155
bstanback@cableone.net
SPE SFIE
NC, Morgantown
Carswell, Joseph C.
(828) 433-0015
josephcarswell@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
NC, Trenton
Henley, Johnny J.
(252) 229-9703
johnny@henleyaviation.com
SPE SFIE
NE, Silver Creek
Cuba, Frank A.
(308) 548-8301
collrev@hamilton.net
SPE
NH, Center Harbor
Huey, Alfred M.
(603) 279-7999
alhuey@metrocast.net
SPE SFIE
NJ, Woolwich Township
Grenfell, Henry
(610) 521-7710
n48hg@yahoo.com
SPE
NM, Las Cruces
McCoy, Robert W.
(505) 642-3026
mccoyr@zianet.com
SPE
NV, Las Vegas
Kelly, Justin C.
(702) 683-3766
jckelly@mac.com
SPE SFIE
NY, Argyle
Bovey, Dick J.
(518) 638-9723
argyleair@earthlink.net
SPE
NY, Fredonia
Nalbone, Louis J.
(716) 366-6938
SPE SFIE
NY, Ithaca
Bezner-Kerr, Wayne
(607) 339-9043
wayne@first-light.net
SPE SFIE
NY, Ithaca
St. George, David P.
(607) 257-1313
david@myfbo.com
SPE SFIE
OH, Kettering
Walden, James C.
(937) 602-4628
jaswalden@aol.com
SPE SFIE
OH, Lebanon
Lane, John M.
(513) 932-8848
SPE SFIE
OH, Westerville
Belford, Richard F.
(800) 992-2376
cptrick@ix.netcom.com
SPE
OK, Cushing
Downs, Earl C.
(918) 225-7374
oklahomaaviator@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OK, Tulsa
Romanek, Lee W.
(918) 664-9204
SPE SFIE
OR, Hood River
Sandercock, Arthur G.
(541) 386-1742
greg46@gorge.net
SPE
OR, Independence
Borchers, Lee A.
SPE
OR, Lake Oswego
Wiley, David H.
(503) 636-4930
wileyseaplanes@comcast.net
SPE
OR, Selma
Bleadon, Robert W.
(541) 597-4770
Pilotswife@direcway.com
SPE SFIE
OR, Veneta
Povenmire, King
(541) 915-5151
king@kpflight.com
SPE
PA, Beaver Falls
Bobeck, Thomas W.
(724) 847-1652
cfiaim1@verizon.net
SPE SFIE
PA, Edinburg
Haski, Martin A.
(724) 652-5546
haski@pathway.net
SPE SFIE
PA, Kutztown
Tarola, Jr., Arthur R.
(610) 762-9909
artairsports@aol.com
SPE
PA, Lower Burrell
Kijowski, Thomas C.
(724) 294-2359
kijowski@salsgiver.com
SPE SFIE
PA, Moon Township
Johnson, David R.
(505) 385-3288
callairs@higherspeed.net
SPE SFIE
PA, Thorndale
Nelson, William R.
(215) 284-6208
wrnrv4@verizon.net
SPE
PA, Warminster
Smith, Paul
(215) 284-6477
psmithdyl@comcast.net
SPE
PR, Carolina
Echegoyen, Jorge L.
(787) 724-1890
pro_pilot_333@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
PR, Rosario
Mari, Carlos M.
(787) 834-5738
marijet@coqui.net
SPE SFIE
SC, Myrtle Beach
Marlowe, Billy M.
(843) 222-5303
marlowem@sc.rr.com
SPE
SC, Orangeburg
Joye, Caroll W.
(803) 534-9177
joyeavai@bellsouth.net
SPE SFIE
SD, Rapid City
Dunmire, Barry I.
(605) 362-0137
bdunmire@busav.com
SPE
SD, Rapid City
Summers, Charles M.
(605) 343-6521
rapidtrail@aol.com
SPE
TN, Collierville
Gardner, Karen
(901) 218-6246
karen@pilotcheckrides.com
SPE SFIE
TN, Germantown
McIver, Michael T.
(901) 336-5205
mmciver@midsouth.rr.com
SPE
TN, Mt. Juliet
Smotherman, Gary M.
(615) 444-4275
gms208@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
TN, Paris
Battles, Richard
(731) 336-0384
batt0384@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
TN, Springville
Swor, Larry T.
(731) 352-7278
tjswor@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Amarillo
Kelly, Paul L.
(806) 467-1133
flyingkairport@amaonline.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Fort Worth
Fournier, Louis
(817) 680-5743
lkfournier@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Justin
Mountain, Jeff
(817) 938-3184
pilot99@verizon.net
SPE SFIE
TX, La Porte
Hyde, Jr., Clifford L.
(281) 464-6524
cliffhyde@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Perryton
Walker, Bobby H.
(806) 202-0292
music777@valornet.com
SPE
TX, Roanoke
Zipperer, Richard P.
(817) 431-6960
rzipperer@verizon.net
SPE
TX, Trophy Club
Owsley, Robert
(817) 239-7171
bob.owsley@gmail.com
SPE SFIE
WI, Fontana
Bair, Jim
(262) 745-3299
JimBair@SportAviationUnlimited.com
SPE SFIE
WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL CATEGORY
AZ, Chandler
Johnson, Eric W.
WSCexaminer@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
AZ, Phoenix
Michaels, Richard D.
(623) 225-7939
rmichaels3@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE PE
AZ, Vail
Bungard, Neil J.
(520) 203-1276
bungard@flash.net
SPE
CA, Redondo Beach
Thornburgh, Jon P.
(800) 971-8710
Jon@JonThornburgh.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Sacramento
Huckle, Michael B.
(916) 561-0300
M230683@hotmail.com
SPE
CA, Santa Monica
Liknaitzy, Matthew
(310) 251-7560
matt@lasportaviation.com
SPE
DE, Millsboro
Ballantyne, John L.
(301) 898-0126
ballantyneaviation@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
FL
Mulberry
Wolf, Donald J.
(863) 608-0091
x49Trike@aol.com
SPE
IL, Batavia
Hudetz, Michael L.
(630) 879-6568
michaelhudetz@msn.com
http://www.airsportster.com/index2.html
SPE
MA, Stow
Albright, Robert T.
(978) 897-5220
robatbluesky@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
ME, Westbrook
Wallace, Peter M.
(207) 329-4991
sp.examiner@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
NY, Ithaca
Bezner-Kerr, Wayne
(607) 339-9043
wayne@first-light.net
SPE SFIE
NV, Reno
Hamilton, Paul D.
(775) 747-0175
paul@weathertofly.com
http://www.sport-pilot-training.com/
SPE SFIE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OR, Portland
Beaman, John H.
(503) 860-2558
cloudbase@sconnections.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Baytown
Burgoon, Charles E.
(713) 775-5996
cburgoon@msn.com
SPE SFIE
VA, Forest
Sipantzi, Terri Lee
terri@precisionwindsports.com
http://precisionwindsports.com/
SPE
WI, Fontana
Bair, Jim
(262) 745-3299
JimBair@SportAviationUnlimited.com
SPE SFIE
POWERED PARACHUTE CATEGORY
CA, Apple Valley
Dietro, Phillip C.
(760) 242-3359
igotafly.me@verizon.net
SPE
CO, Pleasant View
Wales, Charles B.
(970) 562-3096
wiley@fone.net
SPE
FL
Boynton Beach
Littlefield, Larry L.
(561) 379-5169
SPE SFIE
IL, Greenville
Beisswenger, Roy C.
(618) 664-9706
Roy@easyflight.com
SPE SFIE
IL, Peotone
Leon, James M.
(815) 529-3000
jleon123@ameritech.net
SPE SFIE
IN, Argos
Snead, Charles R.
(574) 540-9038
gemini@culcom.net
SPE
KS, Emporia
Tevis, Don E.
(620) 342-3598
empair@myadvantageplus.com
SPE
KS, Hutchinson
Yoder, Morris
(620) 662-5507
myskyview@netzero.net
SPE SFIE
LA, Walker
Ducote, Kendall J.
(225) 954-2515
kendall@lapowerchutes.com
SPE SFIE
ME, Westbrook
Wallace, Peter M.
(207) 329-4991
sp.examiner@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
MI, Mendon
Burpee, Mark K.
(269) 496-9301
mark@destinationflight.com
SPE SFIE
MO, Monett
McClurg, Ralph W.
(417) 849-0245
rmcclurg@mo-net.com
SPE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OH, Cortland
Allen, Donald T.
(330) 924-0491
nella@ohiohills.com
SPE
UT, Sandy
Stanley, Dennis S.
(801) 816-0472
a10dss@comcast.net
SPE
UT, St. George
Scheffel, Frederick C.
(435) 656-0800
fredrick@infowest.com
SPE SFIE
WA, Vancouver
Maas, Douglas W.
(360) 896-8916
maas0755@comcast.net
SPE
WI, Wautoma
Curry, Sean J.
(920) 787-1810
curry1@vbe.com
SPE SFIE
GLIDER CATEGORY
AZ, Avondale
Brandt, Terry W.
(602) 739-0554
tbrandt33@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Chandler
Jobusch, Anthony J.
(480) 705-5135
flyboyaj@yahoo.com
SPE SFIE
CA, Redondo Beach
Thornburgh, Jon P.
(800) 971-8710
Jon@JonThornburgh.com
S[E SFIE
CO, Colorado Springs
French, Frederick L.
(719) 528-7111
flf450@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Colorado Springs
Mortenson, Lyle P.
(719) 332-1716
FAADPE@aol.com
SPE SFIE
CO, Monument
Snyder, Jr., Quay C.
(719) 481-4140
qsnyder@aviationmedicine.com
SPE
ID, Driggs
Soyland, Eric I.
(208) 201-0376
ericsoyland@hotmail.com
SPE SFIE
IL, South Beloit
Ruprecht, Judy L.
(815) 389-9414
JL_Ruprecht@hotmail.com
SPE
KS, Leavenworth
Van Wormer, Willard D.
(913) 727-6072
wvanwormer@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
MA, Plymouth
Somerville, Thomas F.
(508) 746-7259
SPE SFIE
MD, Easton
Phillips, Frank
(410) 770-5836
frankp@friend.ly.com
SPE SFIE
MO, Greenwood
Miller, Travis L.
(816) 540-6177
SPE SFIE
MO, University City
Teipen, John A.
(314) 863-5941
John@Teipen.com
SPE SFIE
OH, Lebanon
Lane, John M.
(513) 932-8848
SPE SFIE
OR, Lake Oswego
Wiley, David H.
(503) 636-4930
wileyseaplanes@comcast.net
SPE
OR, Veneta
Povenmire, King
(541) 915-5151
king@kpflight.com
SPE
PA, Moon Township
Johnson, David R.
(505) 385-3288
callairs@higherspeed.net
SPE SFIE
SD, Rapid City
Summers, Charles M.
(605) 343-6521
rapidtrail@aol.com
SPE
TN, Cordova
Dee, Stephen W.
(901) 757-8784
spatiald@aol.com
SPE SFIE
TX, Marfa
Compton, Jr. Francis
(800) 667-9464
FBCompton@aol.com
SPE SFIE
VA, Chester
Meade, Raymond L.
(804) 796-2002
raymeade@att.net
SPE
VA, Windsor
Mathias, Linda B.
(757) 242-3491
lbmathias@verizon.net
SPE SFIE
WV, Keyser
Holland, Marvin R.
(304) 788-0403
ptd00711@mail.wvnet.edu
SPE SFIE
GYROPLANE CATEGORY
AR, Searcy
Menzie, Ronald J.
(501) 766-6456
ronsgyro@starban.net
SPE
AZ, Avondale
Brandt, Terry W.
(602) 739-0554
tbrandt33@earthlink.net
SPE SFIE
AZ, Avondale
Mayfield, III, James P.
arizonarotors@cox.net
SPE SFIE
OK, Mustang
Weaver, Marty
(405) 808-7116
martin-weaver@sbcglobal.net
SPE SFIE
OR, Lake Oswego
Wiley, David H.
(503) 636-4930
wileyseaplanes@comcast.net
SPE
PA, Moon Township
Johnson, David R.
(505) 385-3288
callairs@higherspeed.net
SPE SFIE
The FAA has classes scheduled throughout this year to increase the available pool of Examiners. Keep an eye on their website for additions here (At bottom of page. Listed by aircraft category):
FAA Sport Pilot Examiner and Sport Pilot Instructor Examiner Listing
Update 7 Jan 2006
The FAA has continued to add Examiners in all categories of aircraft to their listings above, and continue to do so. My listings may not be up to date and you should go to the FAA pages at the link above for the latest lists.
I have contacted a number of the SPEs in the above list and asked about the training and testing options they will offer. A copy of the above list (as a Word document) with links to webpages with their responses is located here:
SPE List with Training and Testing Availability
I recommend that you develop and use checklists for all phases of flight including preflight and postflight. DPE's will be looking for this. Use the aircraft manufacturer's recommendations as a basis but personalize it for the way you like to do things.
In addition, the PTS lists all the areas you must be proficient in during the practical test. Read and study it and use it for a training syllabus for the areas of operation and tasks you will be required to perform.
Jim Bair is a Sport Pilot SPE and SFIE who has put together a good page on what to expect when you go for your Practical Test. It is on his website here (Click on Pilot Examiner at the bottom of the page):
http://www.sportaviationunlimited.com/
An Examiner by the name of Bob Schmelzer has sent me a document, with
good advice to an applicant facing a practical test. The link to it is
here:
http://www.sportpilot.info/sp/SPPract.doc
This may seem like a lot of publications to study and a lot of learning to accomplish, but if you take it step by step and study a portion of it each day, you will meet your goal. Much of this is material that will serve you in the knowledge (written) test. Try to schedule your course of study so you reach peak performance and knowledge just before you are scheduled for the actual test with the DPE.
Forms and Documents
You will need a filled out copy of FAA form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application, to give to the Examiner when you arrive for the test.
FAA Form 8710-11
Sport Pilot Examiners Handbook
I also have read the Sport Pilot Examiners Handbook. It tells you everything the DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) will do while examining you. It will give you valuable insights into the process. A link to it is here:
Sport Pilot Examiners Handbook FAA Order 8710.7
NOTE: AC 00-2, Advisory Circular Checklist, transmits the status of all FAA advisory circulars (AC's), as well as FAA internal publications and miscellaneous flight information such as Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Airport/Facility Directory, knowledge test study guides, and other material directly related to a certificate or rating. The checklist is available on the Internet at:
AC 00-2, Advisory Circular Checklist
posted by Editor at 11:29 PM
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