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Advanced Training


Multiengine Rating

We conduct our multiengine training in our twin engine trainer. Our course starts with procedures training on our simulator prior to moving into the aircraft to assure you the most economic and efficient training experience.

 

 

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Initial commercial training is conducted in our twin engine trainer. If you are pursuing an aviation career, you need all the multiengine time you can get. Our price in the twin includes the instructor, and as a result,  your initial commercial training will cost only slightly more than if it were done in a single engine complex aircraft, and you are building multiengine time! Upon receipt of your initial commercial certificate, a few hours in a basic inexpensive single engine aircraft (C172) is all that will be required to prepare you for your single engine commercial add-on. Total training time will be dependant on having the minimum experience requirements met, and the students overall proficiency level. Call us now for an individual quote.

 

Flight Instructor Certificate

Like the commercial instruction above, our initial flight instructor training is conducted in our twin engine trainer. Remember, for the career minded, it's the multiengine time that counts, and it costs only slightly more than if it were done in a single engine complex aircraft! Upon receipt of your initial instructor certificate, a few hours in a basic inexpensive single engine aircraft (C172) is all that will be required to prepare you for your single engine instructor add-on. Total training time will be dependant the students overall proficiency level. Call us now for an individual quote.

 

Instrument flight instructor rating

This rating, known as the "double-I" (instrument instructor) is perhaps the most demanding of them all. Training will prepare you with an "expert" level understanding of instrument regulations, concepts, and techniques. The student will also be able to fly to commercial standards from the right seat while providing meaningful instruction. The training requirements for the double-I are highly dependant on the level of competence of the student at the beginning of training. A ground session and a flight are usually required prior to being able to estimate training time requirements.

 

High performance endorsement

In order to act as pilot in command of a high performance aircraft (defined as having an engine of more than 200 horsepower)  you will need an instructors endorsement stating that ground and flight instruction has been provided in the required areas of operation. In addition to receiving a high performance endorsement, the instruction required will usually be adequate to count as a BFR (see below)!

 

Complex aircraft endorsement

In order to act as pilot in command of a complex aircraft (retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller)  you will need an instructors endorsement stating that ground and flight instruction has been provided in the required areas of operation. We conduct our complex instruction in our twin engine trainer. Training in the twin does not require a multiengine rating, and adds a new level of fun to getting this endorsement. In addition to receiving a complex aircraft endorsement, the instruction required will usually be adequate to count as a BFR (see below)!

 

Biennial Flight Review
The Biennial Flight Review (BFR) is not a pass or fail test. It is an observation of pilot's performance, in the context of a “review” of basic skills for the rating held by the pilot. The FAA requires a MINIMUM of one of hour flight, and one hour ground. These times are typical only to pilots who are current, and proficient upon presentation to the instructor.

 

The BFR is an excellent opportunity to obtain some “advanced training” for proficient pilots. Advanced training ideas include GPS operation, mountain flying, improving short field performance techniques, or any other subject or skills the pilot may wish to concentrate on. The flight review portion is varied according to the pilot's license, ratings, experience, and aircraft. For example, a review in an Aeronca would be vastly different than one in a Mooney or Cessna 310. It's a good idea for the pilot to take the review in the most complex plane usually flown.
 

Instrument Proficiency Check

The Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is required when a pilot has not maintained their instrument currency as required by FAR part 61.57(c). The review usually takes around two to three hours of flight training, and around one to two hours of ground instruction (Based on Instrument Proficiency - at the discretion of the instructor). Flight instruction will cover holding, approaches, partial panel, maneuvers, unusual attitudes etc. If you are not current we can create a custom package to help you obtain the level of proficiency required to obtain the IPC endorsement.

 

 

ATP Check Ride Preparation

Convert your military experience into the highest civilian rating. Walk on water, Talk to God (if he has an appointment!) Get ready for that airline interview with us.