
Club mailing address:
SPARKS R/C
P.O. Box 20852
St Petersburg, FL 33742

Club physical address:
10550 Daisy St NSt. Pete, FL 33716
727-828-7196
Sparks Mission Statement!
All we ask is that you are respectful to your fellow members. We are here to develop our flying skills and to have fun.
We take great pride in our flying field and once you visit us, you’ll see why. It’s a blessing we do not take for granted.
Just a friendly group enjoying our hobby and making friends along the way
Wecome!
Flight Instructor Duties
SPARKS is always in need of qualified Flight Instructors. Contact any Board member if interested.
Chief Flight Instructor Duties
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Facilitate SPARKS Introductory Pilot Program based on AMA regulations and guidelines
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Maintain SPARKS inventory of electric fixed wing RC training devices
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Coordinate Student/Flight Instructor sessions
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Prepare and maintain web based and hard copy flight training materials
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Hold periodic Flight Instructor meetings
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Ensure compliance with established AMA and SPARKS procedures
Flight Instructor Duties
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Support SPARKS Introductory Pilot Program based on AMA regulations and guidelines
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Train Students using established web based and hard copy flight training materials
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Ensure student is registered with AMA at least 48 hours before field training
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Support other Flight Instructors by cross training
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Comply with established AMA and SPARKS procedures
Qualifications for both instructor positions
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Member in current standing with AMA and SPARKS
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Recognized by peers as competent
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Has a current AMA Introductory Pilot (IP) designation
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Has read and understood the Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Program Handbook
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Can perform the 13 maneuvers outlined in the AMA Introductory Pilot Instructor Selection Criteria



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Flight Instructors
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Jim Coley
Paul Conrad
Keefe Huddleston efephi4_13@yahoo.com
Paul Jones
Henrik Moller
James Falcon
President Paul Jones Board Jerry Thornton
V Pres Tom Simpson Board Ken Elder
Treasurer Bob Shadroui Board Luis Espinosa
Secretary Jim Kline Board Randy Bosang
Safety Off Jimmy Jeswald
Event Director Michael Valletti
Web Manager Randy Gruber
Sparks Mission Statement!
All we ask is that you are respectful to your fellow members. We are here to develop our flying skills and to have fun.
We take great pride in our flying field and once you visit us, you’ll see why. It’s a blessing we do not take for granted.
Just a friendly group enjoying our hobby and making friends along th
WELCOME TO OUR CLUB !