Private Pilot Certificate
Brief Description: A license that permits the holder to act as the pilot in command(PIC) of an aircraft during visual day and night conditions.
Basic Requirements:
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate.
- Receive a minimum of 40 hours of training.
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test.
- Estimated Cost: $7,700*
*Based on usage of a C-152; subject to change without notice.
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Instrument Rating
Brief Description: A rating that allows the holder to fly by sole reference to the aircrafts instruments. Teaches a greater mastery of aircraft control, systems, and instrumentation. Permits flights under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Basic Requirements:
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a valid third-class medical certificate.
- Receive a minimum of 15 hours of instrument flight training.
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test.
Estimated Cost: $8,220*
*Based on usage of a C-172; subject to change without notice.
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Commercial Pilot Certificate
Brief Description: The certificate required so that the pilot can be compensated for his or her services. This certificate is essential for a career as a professional pilot.
Basic Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a private pilot certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a valid second-class medical certificate.
- Hold a total of at least 250 hours of flight time.
- Receive a minimum of 20 hours of flight training.
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test.
Estimated Cost: $5,770*
*Based on usage of a Piper Arrow; subject to change without notice.
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Multi-Engine Rating
Brief Description: A rating that allows the pilot to control an aircraft with more than one engine. Teaches about more complex aircraft systems and the aerodynamics associated with multiple engines.
Basic Requirements:
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a valid third-class medical certificate.
- No minimum hourly requirement; however, our students generally require 10 to 15 hours of flight instruction.
- Pass a practical test.
Estimated Cost: $6,150*
*Based on usage of a Piper Seneca; subject to change without notice.
Flight Instructor Certificates
Brief Description: A rating that allows the holder to teach others how to fly.
Basic Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a valid second-class medical certificate.
- No minimum hourly requirement for the Flight Instructor Certificates. Student averages vary upon individual circumstances.
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test.
Types of Flight Instructor Certificates
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Allows for the training of private pilot students.
Estimated Cost: $4,200*
- Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) – Allows for the training of instrument pilot students.
Estimated Cost: $2,180*
*Based on usage of a Piper Arrow and C-172 respectively; subject to change without notice.
Airline Transport Pilot (Multi-Engine)
Brief Description: The most advanced aircraft rating allowing the holder to act as pilot in command of aircraft over 12,500 lbs gross weight.
Basic Requirements:
- Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate and an instrument rating.
- Be at least 23 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a valid first-class medical certificate.
- Requires 1500 hours of flight time and 250 hours of pilot in command time to be elidgible. There is no minimum hourly requirement to prepare for the test. Our student average is 10 hours of instruction.
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test.
Estimated Cost: $4,415*
*Based on usage of a Piper Seneca; subject to change without notice.
Tailwheel Endorsement
Brief Description: Allows the holder to act as pilot in command of aircraft with a tailwheel as opposed to the conventional tricycle gear.
Basic Requirements:
- Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold a current medical certificate.
- Minimum of 10 dual flight hours.
- Pass a written and oral examination.
Estimated Cost: $1,765*
*Based on usage of a Citabria; subject to change without notice.
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