How to start training:
Before a new student can start their flight training, each student needs to complete the following steps required by TSA and FTM policies:
Foreign Students: Please visit www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/home and follow the steps in the Application Guide to start the process for your approval to begin flight training. Once the TSA sends us notice that you are approved, you can begin training with us. We will need you to complete the above mentioned items in addition to us getting copies of your visa and taking a personal photo for your student file.
Before a new student can start their flight training, each student needs to complete the following steps required by TSA and FTM policies:
- Stop by our office to fill out one of our Rental Agreements
- Bring in valid unexpired Driver’s license and Passport/Birth Certificate for copies to be made for student file.
- Purchase our recommended Private Pilot Cessna Flight Training kit by King Schools for $402.22. We keep these kits in stock at our office. We highly suggest studying at least the first three online ground lessons before scheduling your first flight lesson.
- Schedule your first flight lesson!
Foreign Students: Please visit www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/home and follow the steps in the Application Guide to start the process for your approval to begin flight training. Once the TSA sends us notice that you are approved, you can begin training with us. We will need you to complete the above mentioned items in addition to us getting copies of your visa and taking a personal photo for your student file.
Sport Pilot Course -Part 61
Total Time: 20 hours minimum which consists of at least: Dual Training (With an Instructor): 15 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the Sport Pilot areas of operation including:
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Private Pilot Course -Part 141 or 61
Total Time: 40 hours minimum which consists of at least (61 requirements): Dual Training (With an Instructor): 20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
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Instrument Pilot Course -Part 141 or 61
Prerequisites: Must Hold Private Pilot Certificate Dual Training (With an Instructor): (141 requirements) 35 hours of flight training consisting of:
Simulator Training: The 35 hours of flight instruction required can consist of 14 hours in our full motion simulator. This not only saves you money but allows for flexibility in your training. |
Commercial Pilot Course -Part 141 or 61
Total Time: 120 hours minimum which consists of at least (141 requirements): Dual Training (With an Instructor): 55 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor consisting of:
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Flight Instructor Course -Part 61
Prerequisites: Must hold Commercial and Instrument certificate.
Dual Training (With an Instructor):
25 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the areas listed below:
(1) Fundamentals of instructing;
(2) Technical subject areas;
(3) Preflight preparation;
(4) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight;
(5) Preflight procedures;
(6) Airport and seaplane base operations;
(7) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds;
(8) Fundamentals of flight;
(9) Performance maneuvers;
(10) Ground reference maneuvers;
(11) Slow flight, stalls, and spins;
(12) Basic instrument maneuvers;
(13) Emergency operations; and
(14) Post-flight procedures.
Ground Training: 15 hours (Covered by the Jeppessen Course)
Flight Instructor Instrument Course -Part 61
Total Time: Must hold Commercial and Instrument certificate.
Dual Training (With an Instructor): 15 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the areas listed below:
(1) Fundamentals of instructing;
(2) Technical subject areas;
(3) Preflight preparation;
(4) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight;
(5) Air traffic control clearances and procedures;
(6) Flight by reference to instruments;
(7) Navigation systems;
(8) Instrument approach procedures;
(9) Emergency operations; and
(10) Postflight procedures.
Ground Training: 15 hours (Covered by the Jeppessen Course)
Prerequisites: Must hold Commercial and Instrument certificate.
Dual Training (With an Instructor):
25 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the areas listed below:
(1) Fundamentals of instructing;
(2) Technical subject areas;
(3) Preflight preparation;
(4) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight;
(5) Preflight procedures;
(6) Airport and seaplane base operations;
(7) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds;
(8) Fundamentals of flight;
(9) Performance maneuvers;
(10) Ground reference maneuvers;
(11) Slow flight, stalls, and spins;
(12) Basic instrument maneuvers;
(13) Emergency operations; and
(14) Post-flight procedures.
Ground Training: 15 hours (Covered by the Jeppessen Course)
Flight Instructor Instrument Course -Part 61
Total Time: Must hold Commercial and Instrument certificate.
Dual Training (With an Instructor): 15 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the areas listed below:
(1) Fundamentals of instructing;
(2) Technical subject areas;
(3) Preflight preparation;
(4) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight;
(5) Air traffic control clearances and procedures;
(6) Flight by reference to instruments;
(7) Navigation systems;
(8) Instrument approach procedures;
(9) Emergency operations; and
(10) Postflight procedures.
Ground Training: 15 hours (Covered by the Jeppessen Course)