Northern Air Inc.
64602 Hwy 2 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
Light Sport Pilot Certificate
A Sport Pilot Certificate allows you to fly an airplane and carry one passenger and baggage for personal
use. It is also the perfect way to experience the adventure of flying at half the work and cost. Once you
have a Sport Pilot License you can continue on and receive endorsements for flying into largercontrolled airports and airspace, flying faster airplanes, and you can even pursue your Private pilot
license!
-HOW TO GET STARTEDTalk to one of our Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and schedule an Introductory Flight. The Intro flight
includes a half hour preflight session with one of our Certified Flight Instructors followed by a half hour
flight with instructor in our CTSW Light Sport Airplane where you will get to try out your stick and rudder
skills and take off! You’ll do some basic straight and level flight plus some turns to get a feel for the
aircraft. Your instructor will help you land safely and you will get to log that flight time towards your
pilot license if you decide to keep flying.
STUDENT CERTIFICATE
Once you do decide to pursue your Sport Pilot License you will need to get started on your student pilot
application. The Sport Pilot Certificate does not require a medical exam like the other licenses, only a
current valid driver’s license (if you do not have a DL you will need to acquire a medical certificate to fly).
To apply for a student certificate you must create an account in IACRA, the FAA website for processing
student pilot applications:
https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx
It can take up to 3 weeks for your student certificate to be mailed to you so you will want to get your
application done right away!
MEDICAL
The Sport Pilot Certificate does not require a medical exam like the other licenses, only a current valid
driver’s license but if you do not have a DL you will need to acquire a medical certificate to fly. You can
get the medical certificate at a registered Aviation Medical Examiner.
Northern Air Inc.
64602 Hwy 2 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
GROUND SCHOOL
There are several options for ground school:
 Enroll in Northern Air’s Sport Pilot Ground School (dates/times may vary)
 Online ground school course such as Gleim or Sporty’s
 Combination of home study with DVD’s and text books and one-on-one with your
instructor
EXAM
After ground school and when you are ready, you can take the written knowledge exam at our testing
center. Schedule with the office person at the front desk or call 208-267-4359. The cost for the test is
$165.00.
FLIGHT TIME
Plan to fly at least twice a week for the best success or fly as often as possible. You will practice
maneuvers and complete lessons according to the syllabus for the course. Your flight time will include
dual time with your instructor such as various takeoffs, landings, maneuvers, your first solo, crosscountry flights, etc.
CHECK RIDE PREP
You will practice your maneuvers and prepare for your oral and practical exam with and without your
instructor until the instructor endorses you for your check ride.
CHECK RIDE
Your instructor will take help you schedule and prepare for the final check ride. This consists of a
comprehensive oral exam with the designated examiner followed by a practical flight exam. If you
perform to the standards required by the FAA, you will most likely pass and receive your Sport Pilot
Certificate.
Northern Air Inc.
64602 Hwy 2 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
NAI FLIGHT TRAINING
Northern Air, Inc. Offers:
 Sport Pilot Certificate
 Private Pilot Certificate
 Instrument Rating
 Commercial Pilot Certificate
 Commercial Flight Instructor Certification (CFI and CFII)
 Tail wheel Endorsements
 Twin Engine Certificates
 Complex and High-performance Aircraft Training
Northern Air, Inc. has a variety of aircraft and training devices for rental and training:
 CTSW Flight Design LSA
 (2) Cessna 172s- Safest trainers in the industry.
 Cessna 182
 Piper Comanche PA24-250
 Champion Citabria (Tail wheel/Aerobatic Aircraft)
 Redbird TD2 Flight Simulator (Basic Aviation Training Device – BATD)
 Redbird FMX Full Motion Simulator (Advanced Aviation Training Device – AATD)
 Aircraft cost includes insurance, gas, and maintenance
Northern Air Inc.
64602 Hwy 2 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
NAI Minimum Cost Estimate for Sport Pilot Training License
Type
CTSW Flight Design Airplane Rental
Quantity
20 hours
Rate
$110.00/ hour
Total
$2200.00
Flight Instruction
Certified flight instructor time
Ground Instruction
Certified Flight Instruction time
Formal Ground School
Optional but recommended
Books and Supplies
15 hours
$47.00/hour
$705.00
15 hours
$47.00/hour
$705.00
Flying the aircraft
15 classes
$299.00
Varies
$300.00
FAA Medical Class 3(only if required)
1
$110.00
FAA Written Knowledge Test
1
$165.00
FAA Practical Test with Examiner
1
$450.00
Taxes
Total estimated cost:
6% Sales Tax
$60.30
$4994.30
PLEASE NOTE: Factors for the total time and cost of the Sport depend on previous experience, the
student’s ability to study, and their frequency of flight. The entire course could cost anywhere from
$3500.00 to $6500.00, depending on these factors.
Please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-208-267-4359 or email: [email protected] for any other
questions!