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If you are looking to improve your piloting skills by earning additional ratings, we can help you there too! We also offer Flight Reviews, Complex & High Performance Training.

  •  - Private Pilot License

    The FAA Private Pilot Certificate is the foundation of general aviation, allowing you to fly single-engine aircraft for personal, recreation, or business use. Training consists of ground and flight instruction covering essential topics such as aerodynamics, navigation, weather, and aircraft systems. Students must complete a minimum of 35 flight hours (Part 141), including solo and cross-country flights, and pass both a written knowledge test and a checkride with a designated FAA examiner. This certification provides the freedom to fly anywhere in the U.S. and serves as the first step toward more advanced ratings and a career in aviation.

  •  - Instrument Rating

    The Instrument Rating enhances your skills by allowing you to fly in a wider range of weather conditions using only your aircraft’s instruments. This training focuses on advanced navigation, meteorology, and air traffic control procedures, preparing you to operate safely in low visibility and cloud cover. To earn this rating, pilots must complete at least 35 flight hours (Part 141) instrument flight time, pass a written knowledge test, and successfully complete a checkride with an FAA designated examiner. While not required for private pilots, an Instrument Rating significantly improves safety, proficiency, and overall flying confidence, making it a priceless valuable addition to any pilot’s qualifications.

  •  - Commercial Pilot License

    The Commercial Pilot Certificate allows you to fly for compensation or hire, opening the door to a professional aviation career. Training focuses on mastering complex aircraft operations, precision maneuvers, and advanced flight skills. To qualify, pilots must log at least 250 total flight hours, including 100 hours as pilot-in-command and 50 hours of cross-country time. Additionally, you’ll need to pass a written knowledge test and a checkride with an FAA designated examiner. This certification is a crucial step for those pursuing careers as corporate, airline, or charter pilots.

  •  - Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on

    The multi-engine add-on rating expands your capabilities by allowing you to fly aircraft with more than one engine. This training emphasizes multi-engine aerodynamics, engine-out procedures, and advanced aircraft systems, to further enhance your skills in regards to safety. There is no additional written exam required and no minimum hour requirement, but pilots must complete the flight training and pass a checkride with an FAA examiner. A multi-engine rating is essential for pilots looking to advance into commercial aviation and explore career opportunities in the aviation industry.

  •  - Certified Flight Instructor Ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI)

    Becoming an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is a rewarding way to build flight experience while teaching the next generation of pilots. As a CFI, you’ll refine your own flying skills while gaining valuable hours that count toward an airline or professional aviation career. Many instructors choose to further their expertise by obtaining the Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) rating, which allows them to teach instrument flight, and the Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating, which qualifies them to train pilots in multi-engine aircraft. Each certification requires rigorous flight training, a written knowledge test, and a checkride with an FAA examiner. Earning these instructor ratings not only enhances your teaching capabilities but also expands your career opportunities in aviation.

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