Comercial & ATP Programs
Ready to soar to new heights as a commercial pilot or airline captain? Our comprehensive Commercial and ATP training programs equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the exciting world of professional aviation.
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Commercial Pilots: Gain the essential qualifications for air charter, cargo, or flight instruction careers.
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ATP Bound: Master advanced flight maneuvers and prepare for the rigorous Airline Transport Pilot certification.
International students can complete training full-time in 4 weeks
Private Pilot
Take your piloting skills to the next level with our add-on rating programs! These focused courses allow you to expand your capabilities and qualifications as a pilot. Whether you're looking to fly in challenging weather, master multi-engine aircraft, or explore new flying environments, we offer the perfect add-on rating to help you achieve your goals.
IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)
*This flight school teaches ACTUAL flying in clouds*
To be ellegible to get your Instrument Rating you have to meet the following requirements found in 14 CFR Part 61.65
Hold at least a Private Pilot's License
Receive Ground Training and pass the required written test
Complete the required flight training
Pass the Practical and Knowledge Tests (FAA Checkride)
CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating a person must:
Be at least 18 years of age;
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant's flight instructor certificate as are necessary;
Hold either a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate. Logged a minimum of 250 flight hours.
Demonstrate instructional proficiency in stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery procedures.
Log at least 15 hours as pilot in command in the category and class of aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
Two FAA written exams:
FOI Fundamentals of Instruction
FIA Flight Instructor Airplane
For more information on requirements refer to 61.183 Eligibility
CFII (Certified Flight Instructor Instrument)
Pre-Requisites:
FAA issued Certificated Flight Instructor Certificate with an Airplane Single-Engine Rating
Read, speak, and understand the English language
3rd Class medical privileges or BasicMed
Written Exam FII (Flight Instructor Instrument)
The Federal Aviation Regulations require that candidates for pilot certificates, ratings or endorsements receive a certain amount of training, both in the air and on the ground, in order to obtain that certificate. CFIIs are responsible for teaching pilots how to fly in instrument conditions as well as ensuring that instrument rated pilots maintain their proficiency.
Privileges:
Provide required training for instrument rating candidates
Endorse instrument rating candidates to take FAA oral and practical exams
Conduct instrument proficiency checks for instrument rated pilots
Requirements (Part 61):
You must possess a commercial certificate in order to become a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument. You must also pass the Flight Instructor Instrument written examination. The various requirements necessary to prepare an instrument instructor candidate vary based on the individual’s level of experience. The following breakdown is a conservative estimate based on prior candidates, but please be aware that this is an ESTIMATE for individuals who have already acquired their initial instructor rating:
Ground (10 Hours):
Ground lessons are a major component of flight instructor training. You and your instructor will cover everything set forth in the Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards, which essentially requires you to learn how to teach everything set forth in the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. You are not only required to possess a solid understanding of all principles, but you must also be able to teach these principles to students, therefore this training will include curriculum planning.
Flight (10 Hours):
The flight portion of this training directly relates to everything you discussed in your ground lessons. You will be required to fly all maneuvers from the right seat within the parameters set forth in the Practical Test Standards. You must also be able to clearly explain how to perform these maneuvers while doing so.
IGI (Instrument Ground Instructor)
Minimum Requirements:
Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL) with an Instrument Rating
Pass a written knowledge test focused specifically on instrument flight procedures and regulations
Teaching Privileges:
Specifically allows you to teach ground school for the Instrument Rating portion of a pilot certificate.
AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
Minimum Requirements:
Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL)
Pass a written knowledge test specific to a broader range of aviation topics than the BGI test
Teaching Privileges:
Teach ground school for most pilot certificates, including:Private Pilot (all knowledge areas)
Recreational Pilot
Sport Pilot
Commercial Pilot (except for Instrument Rating)
BGI (Basic Ground Instructor)
Minimum Requirements:
Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL)
Pass a written knowledge test specific to ground instruction
Teaching Privileges:
Teach ground school for the following pilot certificates:
Sport Pilot
Recreational Pilot
Private Pilot (limited to the knowledge areas tested on the Private Pilot written knowledge test)
Log Book Endorsements
High Performance
Complex
High Altitude
Aspiring to a career in aviation? Our Commercial and ATP add-on programs equip you with the skills and knowledge to fly for hire or become an airline pilot. Gain the experience and qualifications demanded by airlines and air charter companies.
CPL (Commercial Pilot License)
To be eligible to receive your Commercial Pilot's License, you must meet the minimum requirments:
Be at least 18 years of age
Be able to read, speak, write and understand English
Hold at least a Private Pilot's License
Meet the experience requirements (14 CFR Part 61.129)
Pass the required Knowledge test
Pass the required Practical test (Checkride)
Flying Privileges:
Fly for hire (compensation or other valuable consideration)
Pilot single-engine or multi-engine aircraft for air taxi, cargo, or flight instruction
Limited passenger operations
ATP (Airline Transport Pilot)
To be eligible to receive your Commercial Pilot's License, you must meet the minimum requirments:
Hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
1,500 hours of total flight time (including at least 500 hours as pilot in command)
Additional experience requirements in cross-country flying, instrument flying, and night flying
Pass written, oral, and practical flight tests (more complex than CPL)
Advanced certification to qualify pilots for airliner careers
Involves extensive instrument flight rules (IFR) training
Covers flight planning, navigation, aircraft systems, crew resource management
Flying Privileges:
Fly as a captain or first officer on large commercial airliners carrying many passengers
Command multi-engine aircraft on long-distance, complex routes
The Plane
Bonanza F33A
Engine: Continental IO-520B with 285 horsepower
Wingspan: 32 ft 10 in
Length: 26 ft 8 in
Height: 8 ft 3 in
Maximum takeoff weight: 3,400 lbs
Useful load: 1,467 lbs
Fuel capacity: 50 gallons
Maximum cruise speed: 210 mph (183 kt)
Maximum range (45 minute reserve): 595 miles
Cabin: 4'02" high, 3'06" wide, and 10'01" long
Baggage capacity: 30 ft^3
Maximum operating altitude: 17,500 ft
Ceiling: 17,858 ft
Rate of climb: 1,167 ft per minute
Stall speed: 51 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS)
Takeoff distance: 1,002 ft
Landing distance: 763 ft
Balanced field length: 1,696 ft
Landing distance: 1,736 ft
The Bonanza F33A was produced from 1970 to 1994 and can accommodate up to four passengers. Optional 5 seat, It typically requires a single-person crew.