15 Day Light Sport Repairman Maintenance Course

(15 day/120 hrs) Fee:

$650.00 deposit to hold your seat

Due 75 days prior to workshop start date: the remaining balance is due for a total of $4800.00 ($4500 with cash discount) includes FAA approved Rotax Service and Maintenance training (a $1600 value) 

Successful completion of the Repairman Maintenance Rating allows you to perform the maintenance, the annual condition inspection, and the 100 hour inspections (required on aircraft used for hire) on Special Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Light Sport Aircraft, and amateur built aircraft. This is an FAA approved workshop and an FAA certificate is issued after successful completion. You do not have to own the aircraft. You do not even need to be a pilot and you may charge for your services. We offer this course in Missouri. Seating is limited, so preregistration is required. You may hold a seat for 10 days without a deposit for planning purposes.

Light Sport Repairman Workshops  –  select link above

for dates and registration 

15 Day Repairman Schedule

(email to be added to dates that are “out of stock”)

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