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Capital Investment Opportunity

Accelerating the launch of Sitka LSA Repairman Academy to capture the rapidly growing, underserved Light Sport Aircraft maintenance market.

Required Capital

$100,000

Target Investor Return

2.0x ($200K)

Payback Goal

< 12 Months

Capital Allocation

Every dollar is strategically deployed toward hard assets and essential runway to get the doors open. Over 60% of capital immediately converts to tangible collateral.

Light Sport Airplane

Hard Asset / Collateral

$25,000

3x Rotax 912iS Engines

Hard Asset / Collateral (~$7k ea)

$21,000

Facility Secured & Runway

Deposit + initial months (~$4k/mo)

$16,000

Tooling & Project Builds

Supplies, materials, lab prep

$15,000

Founder Setup Stipend

Minimal living runway pre-launch

$23,000

The Math to 2.0x

This model features incredibly low operational drag. 100% of net margin (after facility, consumables, and a minimal founder draw) routes directly to the investor until $200k is achieved.

Conservative Ramp-Up Economics

Months 1-3: FAA Validation Cohort

1 Initial Class (8 Students) @ $5,000 $40,000 Gross

The FAA requires a sit-through for the first class. We run a conservative initial cohort, yielding ~$25k net available for repayment after facility costs and a minimal founder draw.

Months 4-6: Scaling Operations

Concurrent Cohorts (12-16 Students/mo) $60k - $80k Gross / mo

Rapid scaling once the initial FAA validation clears. Overhead remains low (rent ~$4k, consumables ~$2k), yielding $40k+ net available per month.

Month 7+: Target Capacity

24 Students / mo $120,000 Gross / mo

Estimated Monthly Net: ~$100,000 / mo

Operations hit full stride. This massive net cash flow allows for the rapid finalization of the remaining investor payout, ensuring an incredibly fast velocity of capital return.

Bottom Line: Even factoring in a slow 8-student start for FAA compliance during the first quarter, the scaling math dictates that the 12-month payback goal is highly conservative, with a 6 to 9 month full repayment being aggressively achievable.

Risk Mitigation

Regulatory Status & FAA Timeline

The FAA requires training curriculum and materials to be submitted for review 60 days prior to the start of the first class. The Sitka LSA curriculum is essentially turnkey. The theoretical framework, assessment banks, and FAA-mapped task guides are fully designed based on proven models.

Contingency: While 60 days is the standard minimum submission window, FAA review timelines can fluctuate. Our ultra-low operational drag (no massive facility leases or heavy payroll pre-launch) ensures that if approval takes 90-120 days, we do not burn through investor capital while waiting. We simply utilize that time to continue marketing, pre-enrolling students for later cohorts, and finalizing physical project builds.

Operational Buffer

The final steps prior to the live training week involve uploading the eCourses and exams into the Learning Management System (LMS) and finalizing the physical facility/equipment setup. Because the 11-week digital theory portion is delivered online before the 5-day live shop week, we have built-in operational buffer time to finalize the physical hangar setup while the first cohort is actively generating revenue and progressing through the online modules.

Exit Strategy

The Structure

This investment is structured as a Capped Revenue Share Agreement (or high-yield debt note), explicitly designed to avoid founder dilution while providing an exceptional yield to the backer.

The Exit & Clean Break

Investors receive a targeted percentage of top-line revenue until they reach a strictly capped payout of $200,000 (a 2.0x multiple on the $100k principal). Once the $200,000 cap is satisfied, the revenue share concludes automatically. The investor realizes a rapid, high-yield return, and Sitka Light Sport Academy retains 100% operational control and permanent equity.

The Unfair Advantage

Execution risk is virtually zero when you back an established industry architect.

Most flight/maintenance schools fail due to regulatory friction or poorly structured curriculum. I have already successfully engineered and pushed this exact program archetype through the rigorous FAA Part 65 approval process.

Joby Aviation (LSRMA Architect) Contracted via my firm (Mettle Learning Design) to develop their S4 Familiarization course, and architect/deliver their fully FAA-approved LSRMA course over the last several years.
Blue Origin Directly recruited/headhunted to build and deliver specialized aerospace manufacturing and skills training courses.
Clover Park Technical College Rebuilt and delivered their A&P Airframe course, built their Avionics Program from the ground up, and spearheaded the comprehensive digitalization of their technical curriculum.

A&P Mechanic & Field Experience Deep background turning wrenches across General Aviation (Scanlon Aviation, CA), Experimental/LSA (Aircrafters, CA), and critical Helicopter EMS operations (REACH Air Medical Services).
USAF F-15 Crew Chief Foundation built in the United States Air Force, ensuring uncompromising attention to detail, discipline, and safety standards.

Sitka Light Sport Academy

Light Sport Repairman Maintenance (LSRM)

An elite institution dedicated exclusively to FAA Part 65 Repairman Training and Certification.

Our flagship 12-week Airplane Class (LSRM-A) combines rigorous online theoretical systems training with an intensive live practical lab. As the academy expands, our curriculum will scale to include Glider, Powered-Lift, Gyroplane, Powered Parachute, Weight-Shift Control, and Helicopter classifications, alongside highly specialized advanced courses in electrical systems, sheet metal, and composite repair.

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Orbital-Class
Instructional Design.

This isn't a casual weekend workshop. Sitka LSA's curriculum was engineered by the same instructional architects who developed technical training programs for Blue Origin, and Joby Aviation. We bring uncompromising, aerospace-grade rigor directly to Light-Sport maintenance.

The Sitka Methodology

A hybrid framework maximizing your time while enforcing strict outcome-based proficiency.

Phase 1

Digital Ground School

Delivered entirely online via a managed learning system. Complete modules sequentially over an 11-week digital timeline, culminating in your week-12 live shop session. You must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70% to guarantee your technical readiness for the practical labs.

Self-paced theory & regulatory study
Mapped directly to FAA-S-ACS-1

Phase 2

5-Day Live Shop Session

Deploy to our Pierce County, WA facility for a high-intensity, live-action practical evaluation. Execute live Rotax 912 teardowns, sheet metal fabrication, flight control rigging, and condition inspections under the scrutiny of master technicians.

Tool calibration & tech data navigation
Strict Pass/Fail competency grading

The Sitka Standard: Live Digital Sessions

We don't leave you alone with a textbook. During Phase 1, you are expected to attend live, interactive digital sessions hosted by our master instructors. We use these webinars to overview upcoming modules, review complex systems, and ensure total comprehension before you ever step foot on the shop floor. Students are actively encouraged to ask questions, and each session concludes with an open forum dedicated to technical discussion.

Core Areas of Study

Explore a preview of our core modules below. Upon enrollment, you will receive a comprehensive orientation, full syllabus overview, and access to all digital systems and lessons.

Regulatory Overview

Navigate the complex architecture of FAA Part 65 regulations and continuous airworthiness documentation. Learn to research and apply manufacturer service bulletins, ASTM consensus standards, and draft precise logbook entries.

14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 65, 91
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Maintenance Recordkeeping
Aviation Hardware ID

Engineered for Dedicated Owners & Professionals

Our curriculum is precision-targeted for those who demand independence, cost-efficiency, and elite technical competence.

Aircraft Owners & Builders

Eliminate dependencies on backlogged maintenance shops. Earn the credentials to legally maintain, inspect, and certify your own light-sport investment with absolute confidence.

Aspiring Repairmen

Fast-track your professional credentialing and capitalize on the expanding aircraft market. Build an independent career as an LSRM with a specialized focus on modern airframes.

Schools & Fleet Operators

Eradicate operational downtime by bringing vital maintenance in-house. Train personnel to independently execute 100-hour inspections, keeping your fleet on the flight line.

Travel & Logistics FAQ

Everything you need to know to prepare for your 5-Day Live Shop Session in Pierce County, WA.

Where do I fly in?

The 5-day live practical shop is held in Pierce County, Washington. The most convenient airport for out-of-state students is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located approximately 45 minutes north of our facility.

Do I need my own tools?

No. Sitka Light Sport Academy provides a fully equipped, turnkey shop environment. All required specialty aviation tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided for you during the 5-day practical week. Just bring yourself and comfortable shop clothes.

Where should I stay?

There are numerous lodging options ranging from budget-friendly hotels to short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) within a 15-minute drive of the hangar in the Pierce County/Tacoma area. We recommend booking your lodging 30–60 days in advance of your scheduled live-shop week.

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We are currently finalizing our upcoming cohort schedule. Submit your information below to join our early-access list and be the first to know when class registration opens.

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