Dragonfly Aviation

The new Sport Pilot license is the perfect entry-level ticket. It allows you to fly a real airplane, with one passenger, during daylight hours and in fair weather conditions. For a beginner, the Sport Pilot license requires half the time - and costs half as much - as the traditional Private Pilot License! (That's because you won't be trained to fly at night, or in IFR (bad weather) conditions, and you won't be flying with more than one passenger).

You can book your introductory flight today! Come by our offices and pick-up your study materials tomorrow! We offer regular ground school sessions to help you prepare for the FAA Sport Pilot written test (it's a multiple choice test; all questions are available for study ahead of time!). To qualify for the license, you'll need to pass the test, have a minimum of twenty hours at the controls of the airplane, and a current Driver's License. You can take your time, or meet all the requirements in as little as two weeks! We'll show you how, and assist you from beginning to end!

You are not alone! Thousands of enthusiasts have taken those first steps, hoping to one day be free and fly at the controls of their own (or rented) airplane... The new Sport Pilot License offers new hope: The minimum requirements are reasonable (see above), the costs are affordable (see above), and the time you have already logged counts towards the new SP License! Come see us and we'll show you how to get your Sport Pilot lincense!

For whatever reason, the new Sport License has piqued your interest: What must you do to qualify? What are the transitioning requirements? Are there medical requirements? Will you be able to continue to fly your favorite aircraft? Let us help you find answers to your questions and keep you flying!

Come on down and speak with Bob Archibald, owner and operator of Dragonfly Aviation. Bob, too, is a long-time pilot; he can tell you all the reasons why the new Sport Pilot license is something you want to hear more about! Best of all, he'll show you how to transition from current (or expired) Private Pilot (PPL) to Sport Pilot (SP) in the blink of an eye (or almost)...

Q - How much will it cost?
A - Realistically, you should anticipate approximately $3500.00

Q - What aircraft will I be able to fly?
A - Any number of aircraft that meet the definition of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Our LSA trainer is an American-made all-metal, low-wing side-by-side aircraft powered with the Lycoming O-235. This modern aircraft is roomier, has better visibility and out-performs our venerable Cessna 152 in every way.

Q - Where will I be able to fly with my new Sport Pilot license?
A - You can fly across the entire country! You'll have to stay clear of certain airspace (near the busy airports of the country's largest cities), but we'll teach you to operate from smaller airports that have a control tower as part of your basic training. That will be the first added "endorsement" to your basic license, when you train at Dragonfly Aviation!

If you have other questions, give us a call or stop by for a visit!

Here's how it works: You purchase a factory-built S-LSA aircraft, or a 1/3 share in one, and lease it back to the flying school. Benefits include unlimited low-cost flying and priority aircraft booking, a tax write-off, and a steady income stream as the flying school uses the aircraft in its daily operations. The school manages the aircraft for you and takes care of all the paperwork, insurance and on-going aircraft maintenance! You just fly and cash in your monthly check!

Dragonfly Aviation is currently looking for one more individual for a three-way lease-back partnership. If interested, please call Bob at the number listed below!

If you are interested in a similar program for your own flying school, contact Quality Sport Planes at 707-546-6272.