Learn to Fly

The Skyrider Aviation Flight School

If you truly have a passion to learn how to fly, The Skyrider Aviation Flight School is the place for you. We operate the only full service Flight School by the Ocean, called Skyrider Aviation.

In addition to passion, you must also be prepared to make a solid commitment to a disciplined program of flight training, at least weekly, with our CFI. You should also do your homework on the types and styles of Ultralights.

Here you will learn how to fly. You will learn the 'nuts and bolts' of your Flying Machine. You will learn from the best in the business! Pilots, radio wizards and Mechanics. Your Pre-flight will be perfect.

When we're through with you, you will be able to confidently fly a check ride with the most disciplined FAA CFI in the business. We don't screw around, and you'll find we're the best in SoCal! We turn out Pilots — Excellent Pilots! And have been doing so for years!

Aviation Phonetic Alphabet

A-ALPHA, B-BRAVO, C-CHARLIE, D-DELTA, E-ECHO, F-FOX TROT, G-GOLF, H-HOTEL, I-INDIA, J-JULIET, K-KILO, L-LIMA, M-MIKE, N-NOVEMBER, O-OSCAR, P-PAPA, Q-QUEBEC, R-ROMEO, S-SIERRA, T-TANGO, U-UNIFORM, V-VICTOR, W-WHISKEY, X-X-RAY, Y-YANKEE, Z-ZULU

R — also means RESPECT! For your fellow pilots and control towers!

FAA Part 103 — What is an Ultralight?

Part 103.1 Applicability: This part prescribes rules governing the operation of ultralight vehicles in the United States. An ultralight vehicle is a vehicle that: (a) Is used for manned operation in the air by a single occupant; (b) Is used for recreation or sport purposes only; (c) Does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate.

If powered: weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight; has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons; is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight; and has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed.

Since 2010, the FAA has re-classified any Ultralight style flying machine that exceeds these requirements as a 'Light Sport Aircraft', requiring additional training and a Sport Pilot's license.

Basic Part 103 Training Program

Minimum 10 Hours of dual instruction in our 2-place Quicksilver Sport MXL-II
3 Hours of closely supervised solo flight in the same plane you trained in
1 Hour final check ride
8 Hours ultralight pilot ground school
Written Test
Oral Test
Pilot Registration — USUA or ASC Pilot membership
Pilot Logbook
Instruction Manual (FAR/AIM)
Current Los Angeles Sectional Chart
Preflight Checklist

Learn to fly Ultralights for only $245 per hour, which includes both the plane and instructor. While most students take 15–30 hours of instruction to safely be released into the Blue Yonder, it can be done in a minimum of 15 hours. Block hour payment plans are available — contact us when you're ready to fly and save money!

Ready to Start Your Training?

Contact Mike, our Senior FAA CFI, to get started today!