www.PSFmagazine.com | January/February 2021 | 25 24 | January/February 2021 | Powered Sport Flying What Is Happening Where One of the best ways to get started with flying is to visit others already involved in the sport. And one of the most relaxed ways to do that is by participating in fly-ins and other events. You can normally find someone there who will be glad to help you and get you started in the right direction. If you would you like to see your event listed here, visit www.psfmagazine.com/list-your-flying-event. COVID-19 COVID-19 really ruined last year's flying events. Some events tried to make a go of it, but most postponed and then postponed to 2021. So far, most of our favorite events are on track to be held this year, but it is a good idea to check ahead before you travel. Maintenance training has also suffered with Rotax engine schools in California and Wisconsin unable to conduct training due to state restrictions. Lockwood Aviation in Florida has stepped up its training schedule to meet the demand. This issue, we will present you with a list of events that should be occurring this year. Of course there are no guarantees, but it doesn't hurt to mark your calendars now! April 5-6, 2021 Rotax Engine 9 Series Service Course. Sebring, Florida. The 9 Series Service course is for technicians and owners that are more hands on with their aircraft. It covers the service and inspection requirements (up to 100 hours or annual) on the Rotax 912UL/S, 914UL, 912iS, 915iS engine types. The Familiarization course is included in the Service Course. Call (863) 655-5100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. April 7-8, 2021 Rotax Engine 9 Series Maintenance Course. Sebring, Florida. The 9 Series Maintenance course is for technicians and advanced owners. It focuses on the removal and replacement of components on the Rotax 912UL/S, 914UL, 912iS, 915iS engine types. Call (863) 655-5100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. Calendar April 7-10, 2021 46th Annual Bensen Days. Wauchula, Florida. The is the largest gyroplane fly-in in the eastern US, but all kinds of light sport and ultralight aircraft are invited. There will be both gyroplane flight instructors (CFIs) and designated pilot examiners (DPEs) at this year's Bensen Days available for flight instruction and testing. Most will arrive well before the event and prior arrangements must be made to take advantage of their services. Visit www.bensendays.com. April 9,2021 912iS Installation Training. Sebring, Florida. This class is intended for aircraft manufacturers and for homebuilders who are planning to develop an installation for the 912iS in their aircraft. Covers the architecture of the Engine Management System, how it operates, and the considerations you'll want to keep in mind while working on your design. Prerequisites for this class are the Service and Maintenance classes for the 9-Series engines. Call (863) 6555100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. April 10-12, 2021 Rotax Engine 9 Series Heavy Maintenance Course. Sebring, Florida. 9 Series Heavy Maintenance course is for technicians. It covers the repair of line item parts and advanced maintenance. A current 912 Service and Maintenance iRMT rating and 2 years experience are required. Call (863) 655-5100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. April 5-20, 2021 Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes. Dunnellon Field/Marion County Airport, Dunnellon, Florida. This two week Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. Other courses available. www.easyflight.com. April 13-18, 2021 Sun ‘n Fun. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. More than 5,000 aircraft of every size and shape. The focus is on education with more than 450 educational forums, seminars and hands-on workshops. There are more than 500 commercial exhibitors who offer aviation products and services including all the major aircraft manufacturers. For more information call (863) 644-2431 or visit www.flysnf.org. April 19-20, 2021 Rotax Engine 9 Series Service Course. Sebring, Florida. The 9 Series Service course is for technicians and owners that are more hands on with their aircraft. It covers the service and inspection requirements (up to 100 hours or annual) on the Rotax 912UL/S, 914UL, 912iS, 915iS engine types. The Familiarization course is included in the Service Course. Call (863) 655-5100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. April 21-22, 2021 Rotax Engine 9 Series Maintenance Course. Sebring, Florida. The 9 Series Maintenance course is for technicians and advanced owners. It focuses on the removal and replacement of components on the Rotax 912UL/S, 914UL, 912iS, 915iS engine types. Call (863) 655-5100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. April 26-May 11, 2021 Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes. Dunnellon Field/Marion County Airport, Dunnellon, Florida. This two week Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. Other courses available. www.easyflight.com April 23,2021 912iS Installation Training. Sebring, Florida. This class is intended for aircraft manufacturers and for homebuilders who are planning to develop an installation for the 912iS in their aircraft. Covers the architecture of the Engine Management System, how it operates, and the considerations you'll want to keep in mind while working on your design. Prerequisites for this class are the Service and Maintenance classes for the 9-Series engines. Call (863) 6555100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. May 13-16, 2021 Bad Apple Flyers. Andersonville, Georgia. Break out of winter and join us in southern Georgia for our third annual PPG fly-in. RV hookups and tent camping are available at this well maintained field located among rural farmland. badappleshodgesfieldflyin.com. Extended Until December Due to Covid Restrictions: 1-Year of Access To Ground School Can't make it to a ground school or event due to state travel restrictions? Here is a way get ground school training for gyroplanes from your home. Normally the On-Line Ground School for gyroplanes is only conducted live online. However, to help pilots stuck at home and unable to train with CFIs, organizers are providing access to all of the recordings and digital materials from the Spring 2020 Gyroplane Ground School sessions. What you get: • 33 hours of recorded training sessions that go beyond ‘the book’ and prepare you for passing the FAA Gyroplane Knowledge Exams. • Real-life gyroplane flight planning and safety. You get access to the materials until December 2021. To sign up, send an email to Gyro.Pilot@yahoo.com for instructions. PayPal is the preferred method of payment and the price is $200.
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