See KSAK's Training Manual for UL training UHB-0.

With our help you can obtain a pilot certificate in all UL classes: UL-A, UL-B and UL-Gyro. Our training is based on KSAB's theory material and/or material published at www.flygcert.com and covers all subjects included in the theory examination for the UL certificate. As a member of SGK you get online access to part of the training material. The final written examination is included in the theory course.

Because we are able to run theory courses on an ongoing basis online, you can join whenever it suits you. Send your enrolment via the enrolment form, by email to skola@gyroflyg.se, or call us on +46 736 636 089 to get answers to your questions. The theory course fee is not included in the SGK membership fee.

Subjects according to TSFS 2021:26

Radio telephony examination

In addition to the nine aviation theory examinations you must pass the radio telephony examination administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). This leads to a restricted radio operator certificate, which grants permission to speak on the radio. If you take the examination in Swedish only, you may only speak Swedish on the radio. If you also take it in English, you may also speak English on the radio and can therefore fly abroad. If you want a certificate in a language that is not your mother tongue, you must also take a language proficiency test with an approved examiner, who assesses and awards a grade from 1 to 6.

Course structure

At least 10% of the theory course is conducted as instructor-led theory lessons, either meeting in person at the club premises at Sövde airfield or joining the course from home via video-conferencing. Mandatory attendance at a 100-hour technical inspection of one of the club's aircraft is also included in our flight training.

After completing each subject, you take a school examination. The examinations are held at our flight school, in the presence of the course instructor, using an internet-connected phone, tablet or computer. The minimum requirement for a pass is 75% correct answers.

Gyro-specific theory

The theory for the UL-gyro certificate consists of two parts: the general aviation theory (see subjects according to TSFS 2021:26 above) and the specific theory for gyroplanes. The gyroplane's specific aerodynamics is combined with practical flight lessons and by reading material available in our online library. See Training Manual UHB-12.

Theory for UL-B and UL-A

The theory for the UL-B certificate consists of the general aviation theory. See Training Manual UHB-11.

The theory for the UL-A certificate consists of the general aviation theory, supplemented with the specific theory for weight-shift-controlled aircraft. See Training Manual UHB-10.

EK/Technical examination

For this you take a written examination (EK/Technical examination) before you are allowed to fly solo. The EK/Technical examination has no time limit and you may use whatever aids you like.

Alternatives

The theory course can be taken via www.flygcert.com or with us.

An alternative to our theory courses is to contact one of the clubs that operate according to KSAK's standards and join one of their UL or PPL theory courses. A list of all clubs can be found on KSAK's website. You are welcome to take the theory examination at another club, but it is sufficient to obtain a certificate from that club's flight school confirming your attendance at theory lessons.

A theory course at a powered-aircraft flight school can also be a good alternative for aspiring UL pilots, especially if you are also considering obtaining a powered-aircraft certificate in the future. A maximum of 18 months may pass between the first and last PEXO examination, and you then have 24 months from the last examination to complete your check-ride for powered flight. You can therefore be somewhat strategic about when you sit your examinations, giving yourself 18+24 months to decide.

The only difference between the UL examination and the PPL examination is that the UL examination can be taken at a UL flight school (with us), while the PPL examination must be taken with an authorised Transport Agency examiner.

For those who decide to obtain a UL-gyro rating, a thorough review of gyro-specific flight theory is a mandatory part of our training.

Theory Training