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Requirements to obtain a Private Pilot License include a total of 40 hours (FAA Minimum requirement). These hours include approximately 30 hours of Dual Flight Instruction, 10 hours Solo Flight , 15 hours of Ground Instruction. Obtaining and maintaining  a flight Medical Class 3. An evaluation including a written practical exam and check ride with a FAA certified DPE.  

For training, Instructors and students use our Piper Warrior and Cessna 172. 

Requirements to obtain an Instrument Rating is to hold a Private Pilot License, approximately 35 hours dual instruction, 3 hours dual simulator, and 20 hours ground instruction. Obtaining and maintaining a flight Medical Class 2. An evaluation including a written practical exam and check ride with FAA certified DPE. 

Requirements to obtain a Commercial Rating are approximately 250 total hours FAA regulations. This includes 100 hours of pilot- in command time (50 of which must be in powered aircraft), 50 hours of cross-country flight time, 20 hours of training including 10 hours of Instrument and 10 hours of complex or TTA, as well as holding a Private Pilot License. Obtaining and maintaining a flight Medical Class 2. An evaluation including a written practical exam and check ride with FAA certified DPE. 

Requirements to obtain a Certified Flight Instructor Rating include being at least 18 years of age, hold a Commercial Pilot License or airline transport pilot certificate, have at least 250 of logged flight time, and hold a flight Medial Class 3. An evaluation including a written practical exam and check ride with FAA certified DPE.   

Requirements to obtain a Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument Rating include being at least 18 years of age, holding a valid flight Medical Class 3, have all requirements as CFI, approximately 3-5 hours with Instructor in aircraft.    

Student must exhibit complete competence in the operation of the complex aircraft for this endorsement is proficiency based.  

Student must exhibit complete competence in the operation of the complex aircraft for this endorsement is proficiency based.