Accelerated Training
What is Accelerated Flight Training?
Accelerated flight training in an intensive program designed teach piloting skills in a shorter than normal timeframe. A student taking a couple of flying lessons a week will earn a Private PIlot Certificate in 4-6 months. A student flying every day, 2-3 times per day, can accomplish the same thing in as little as two weeks.
What Are the Benefits of Accelerated Training?
Accelerated flight training has a long history of proven effectiveness. It is the method used by the military and airlines because it:
- Saves time
- Saves money
- Builds stronger skills
What is Involved?
Accelerated flight training requires you to devote your entire time to flight training for as long as it takes to complete your course. All of your days will be devoted to either flying, ground lessons with your instructor, or studying. The time required will vary based on weather and your progress. Typical completion times are: Private/14 Days, Sport/10 Days, Commercial/7 Days, Instrument/14 Days, Multi/4 Days, CFI/7 Days. CFII and MEI courses also available as are customized completion programs for all licenses, ratings and certifications. Please inquire.
In order to start any accelerated program, it is nessary to have any required Knowledge Test completed.
Accelerated Private Pilot Course (ASEL)
Candidate must have at least a third class medical, student pilot license and have completed the Private Pilot written knowledge test prior to being able to start the flight training.
Tecnam LSA
- Aircraft Rental - 43 hours
- Flight Instruction. - 34 Hours
- Simulator. - 4 Hours
- Ground Instruction. - 28 Hours
Cessna 172 or Piper Warrior
- Aircraft Rental - 43 hours
- Flight Instruction. - 34 Hours
- Simulator. - 4 Hours
- Ground Instruction. - 28 Hours
Accelerated Sport Pilot Course
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a student pilot license, must never have failed an aviation medical and have successfully completed the FAA Sport Pilot written knowledge test prior to being able start flight training.
Tecnam LSA
- Aircraft Rental - 25 hours
- Flight Instruction. - 27 Hours
- Simulator. - 2 Hours
- Ground Instruction. - 20 Hours
Commercial Pilot Completion Course (ASEL)
Assumes candidate already meets the requirements of 14 CFR Part 61.129 other than (a) (3) (ii) and (a) (3) (v), has completed the written knowledge test and has total time of at least 235 hours.
Cessna 172 RG/Beech Sierra/172 G1000
- Aircraft Rental - 12 hours
- Flight/Sim Instruction - 13 hours
- Simulator (AATD) - 2 hours
- Ground Instruction - 14 hours
Instrument Pilot Course (ASEL)
The candidate must already hold a Private Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single Engine Land and have met the fifty hours of PIC cross country time required under 14 CFR Part 61.65 (d) (1). The written test must be completed prior to the start of the flight portion. This course is also available under Part 141 if you do not have, or do not wish to build, the required fifty hours of X-C PIC time – please inquire.
Cessna 172/Piper Warrior
- Aircraft Rental - 25 hours
- Flight Instruction - 44 hours
- Simulator - 20 hours
- Ground Instruction - 35 hours
Certified Flight Instructor Course
Candidate must have a single engine commercial pilot license with instrument rating, current medical and have completed both the FOI and FIA knowledge tests prior to starting the course as well as being current for all flight privileges including Instrument.
Cessna 172
- Aircraft Rental - 15 hours
- Flight Instruction - 18 hours
- Simulator - 3 hours
- Spin Training - 1 hour
- Ground Instruction - 45 hours
Multi Engine Rating Add-on Course
This course can be taken as an add-on to an existing Single Engine Private Pilot, Commercial or ATP preparation. There is no written test requirement. Allow four days of time. Please note that Private pilots without an instrument rating are very likely to need additional time. All candidates must be proficient and current for their existing flight certifications prior to the start of the course.
Tecnam P2006T
- Aircraft Rental - 10 hours
- Flight Instruction - 10 hours
- Ground Instruction - 15 hours