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The cost per hour for flight instruction includes the use of the airplane, fuel, and flight instruction and is based on the aircraft's HOBBS meter.
Certifications & Ratings explained:Private Pilot - The Private Pilot Certificate is the essential first step to becoming a professional pilot. Obtaining it will involve flying an airplane for approximately 50 - 70 hours. Students will learn a solid foundation on such topics as aerodynamics, aeronautical decision making, weather, cross country navigation and most importantly, safety. The majority of my students solo after 16 - 20 hours of dual instruction received. While the national average is 72 hours of flight time to earn the private pilot certificate, my students average 54 hours of flight time before receiving their private pilot certificate. The time to earn the private pilot certificate is dependent upon frequency and consistency of flight, dedication to studying the FAA rules and regulations for flight, and your motivation.
Instrument Airplane - The Instrument Certificate is an extension of your Private Certificate and is one of the most important ratings achieved throughout a pilot's training. The instrument rating allows you the ability to fly in clouds, or in weather that would otherwise leave a non-instrument rated pilot waiting on the ground until the skies clear. As an airline pilot, nearly 100% of flight time will be conducted under instrument flight rules. Good instrument skills are what airlines look for. Federal regulations require the following: At least 50 hours of cross-country time as pilot-in-command, a total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, and 15 hours of dual flight instruction in the appropriate areas of operations.
Private Multi Engine Add-on Rating - The final added rating to the Private Pilot Certificate allows you to fly multi-engine aircraft. Typically, the training time is 15 - 20 hours of dual flight instruction. No FAA written examination is required for this add-on rating.
Commercial Pilot Airplane Multi-Engine - The Commercial Pilot Certificate allows pilots to receive financial compensation for their services. Being the master of the aircraft and maneuvers - demonstrating superior skill and judgment - using command responsibility techniques in decision making skills -- this is what it takes to be a Commercial Pilot. It doesn't happen overnight. It takes determination and perseverance. When airlines are reviewing pilot resumes, they pay close attention to two particular types of flying: pilot in command multi-engine time and actual instrument. The more multi-engine and instrument time you have, the better the odds of landing a job. Federal regulations require the following for a Commercial Certificate: At least 190 hours of flight time as a pilot (PART 141 regulations) 100 hours in powered aircraft, 50 in airplanes 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time 20 hours of training on the areas of operation listed in FAR 61.127(b)(1) 10 hours of solo flight in a single-engine airplane on the areas of operation listed in FAR 61.127(b)(1).
Certified Flight Instructor Airplane (CFI) - The Flight Instructor Rating is a worthwhile investment for a student working towards an airline career. This training provides the opportunity to learn and refine valuable skills such as cockpit management, problem solving, and working with numerous personalities in a professional flight environment, all skills which employers consider when making their hiring decision. Additionally, teaching others to fly is an excellent way to build experience and flight hours while earning a salary. The FAA's prerequisite for enrollment in a flight instructor course is an unrestricted FAA commercial certificate, which includes an Instrument Pilot Rating.
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (CFII) - Further your teaching abilities and better yourself as an instructor. This rating will allow you to teach students how to fly by instruments. Graduates of our Flight Instructor course typically continue with our Instrument Flight Instructor course, since most employers require this FAA credential.
Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Multi-Engine
MEI - Adding the Multi-Engine Instructor Rating to your Instructor Certificate allows you to teach in multi-engine aircraft. The largest benefit to this rating is that you will build valuable "Pilot in Command" multi-engine flight time (which is highly sought after by airlines) while exercising crew resource management in a more dynamic flight environment.
ATP - The ATP is the highest level of pilot certification, signifies that you are capable to assume the responsibilities typical in airline operations. The ATP requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience with exceptional instrument flying skills and judgment/decision-making abilities. 500 hours of cross-country experience, 100 hours of night flight experience and 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight experience are required. The ATP Written Exam can be taken before you reach the required hours, and you have 2 years in which to obtain the hours required for the actual flight portion of the ATP test.
