SPARKS is always in need of qualified Flight Instructors.  Contact any Board member if interested.

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 Chief Flight Instructor Duties

• Facilitate SPARKS Introductory Pilot Program based on AMA regulations and guidelines

• Maintain SPARKS inventory of electric fixed wing RC training devices

• Coordinate Student/Flight Instructor sessions

• Prepare and maintain web based and hard copy flight training  materials

• Hold periodic Flight Instructor meetings

• Ensure compliance with established AMA and SPARKS procedures

                                    Flight Instructor Duties

• Support SPARKS Introductory Pilot Program based on AMA regulations and guidelines

• Train Students using established web based and hard copy flight training materials

• Ensure student is registered with AMA at least 48 hours before field training

• Support other Flight Instructors by cross training

• Comply with established AMA and SPARKS procedures

                 Qualifications for both instructor positions

• Member in current standing with AMA and SPARKS

• Recognized by peers as competent

• Has a current AMA Introductory Pilot (IP) designation

• Has read and understood the Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Program Handbook

• Can perform the 13 maneuvers outlined in the AMA Introductory Pilot Instructor Selection Criteria

                                           

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