Phil's Ultralight Pilot Training - Part 1

Phil begins his "Ultralight Pilot" training in Lodi, CA. The closest and ONLY ultralight training in the area is there. California Sport Aviation is owned and operated by Bill Bardin, an experienced and accomplished pilot in his own right, as well as an instructor for LSA (i.e. Sport Pilot License) and Ultralight aircraft familiarization. The videos will be in segments so don't forget to check back regularly for additional segments. The ride in a chair bolted to a bunch of tubing, wires, fabric and engine - is a RUSH!!! You have to try it.

[fergman]

I went on a 30 min intro ride with Bill Bardin. He was such a professional and real gentleman. I wish I lived really cool setup.

[shoesandsubarus]

Awesome Job Phil. I can't wait to see more content. The sky is the limit ;)

[andreweverts]

It's inspirational to see a person chasing his dreams. Thanks for the motivation. One day this could be me!

[rodgerwestberry]

That's awesome, very happy for you. Can't wait to see you in the air!

[PrimitivTool]

No way! I was just looking up random ultralight training videos and this one is with the instructor I'm looking at, Bill Bardin.

[eugenelayton]

I wish we could hear you and the instructor.

[td-kx]

Well, that’s 13 minutes and eight seconds of my life I am never going to get back! Once the engine was on, I couldn’t understand anything anybody said.

[neilfox]

Great to see you taking lessons and I am looking forward to seeing you go solo for the first time. Believe me it will be worth it for all the time and effort you put into building your 103.

[jbl]

Warning. Skip to part 2 for high speed taxi practice. If you want to see him fly, go straight to part 3.

[Frank-ilmy]

I was waiting for it to fly but i liked it anyway

[rodandanner]

That's great. I was taking flying lessons in the summer for my Private Pilot License, but decided I wanted to go with sport pilot instead. My closest training CFI is in Las Vegas from San Diego, Ca.

[MabrysDad]

Wish there was audio commentary!! Invest in a good audio adapter.

[edbruce]

Would love to be able to hear the instructor

[Trike.]

So did you learn to fly the Quick Sliver first then the Aerolite 103 ?

[yacubhend]

I’m looking to get lessons at the same location, how many flights/hours in total does it take to get your license?

[davidkaser]

Would like to get into flying ultralights. I live in Tulsa, and would like to know if any electric ultralights are worth purchasing. Not interested in the loud gas motors.

[carpenterfamily]

I do wish I could e heard the instructors audio.

[foobarmaximus]

Did you ever hear of a guy getting run over by his own tractor and die in the field. Yeah, it's pretty common. Can you see why this might be similar?

[jackcreley]

It should have had sound...for both people.

[GodzillaGoesGaga]

Hope to meet up with you if my plans work out!! Really want to get one of these and the relevant training too !!