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Published on: 4/17/2005
Last Visited: 4/18/2005
Samantha Moore learned how to fly when a friend took her to the top of a hill and pushed her off.
She was wearing polyester wings at the time.
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Moore, a flight instructor for four years, opened Sport Aviation Center at the Carson City Airport this month.
Her classes begin with a 30-minute introductory flight lesson.
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The complete sport pilot package is $2,500, which includes textbooks and materials, Moore said.This course qualifies the student to fly small sport planes, not commercial airlines.
A light aircraft can cost from $7,000 to $50,000, depending on the brand and features.
Moore grew up in Guatemala.She is a retired law-enforcement officer and has also worked in the computer industry.She is a certified instructor with the United States Ultralight Association, Aero Sports Connection, Experimental Aircraft Association and the National Association of Flight Instructors.
This is her first time running her own business.