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The first step towards a Pilot Career is obtaining a quality Private Pilot Certification; the USFA Basic Pilot Certification
The importance of this achievement is tremendous. It is not only a requirement for a more advanced certification, it also builds a foundation for these more advanced certifications and educates about pursuing a professional pilot career.
USFA's unique guarantee and up-front pricing, pay as you go option where the one-on-one training may be structured to meet any schedule, with USFA's ability to meet commitments; is unparalleled in the flight training industry and makes USFA one of the best choices for an airline pilot aspirant.
Student pilot requirements:
1. Be at least 16 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the
safe operation of the aircraft.
3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
Private pilot (Complete Basic Pilot):
1. Be at least 17 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the
safe operation of the aircraft.
3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate
The cost for the private pilot course is $6,350.00. This is a guaranteed price and includes
the ground and flight training, materials, books, charts and all exam fees required. It
guarantees up to ten (10) more flying hours than the minimum requirement of 35 hours. It
is a complete cost and the student can expect to graduate within this cost. If the student
should require more than the 45 hours, the student will pay for each additional hour.
This, however, seldom happens in our intensive course because of personalized training.
Most full-time students graduate at 38-42 hours of training. The duration of the course is
approximately five (5) weeks and includes Spin Training.
1. Hold at least a current Private Pilot Certificate with an
aircraft category and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the
safe operation of the aircraft.
3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
Allows full instrument flying privileges. All previous instrument time is credited. The
cost for an instrument rating course is $6,700.00. This is a guaranteed price and includes
the ground and flight training, material, books, charts and all exam fees required. It
guarantees up to five (5) more flying hours than the minimum requirement of 3 5 hours. It
is a complete cost and the student can expect to graduate within this cost. If the student
should require more than the 40 hours, the student will pay for each additional hour. This
however seldom happens in our intensive course because of personalized training. Most full
time students graduate at 36-38 hours of training. The duration of the course is
approximately five (5) weeks depending on the student's previous experience.
The Multi-Engine flying time is more preferred than Single-Engine flying time by Airlines and Corporate Flight Departments. This is because the complexity of a Multi-Engine aircraft demands a higher level of pilot skill and proficiency.
Therefore, in order to prepare a committed, career seeking student for an Airline or Professional Pilot Career, USFA utilizes one of the most recognized and high performance multi-engine aircraft in its class ever built - the Cessna 310, occupied with the best instructors with thousands of hours of experience.
1. As Private Pilot Certification Course or hold at least a current
private pilot aircraft category rating certificate.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the
safe operation of the aircraft.
3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
Allows full multi-engine flying privilege. All previous flight time is credited
and includes
instrument multi-engine privileges. The cost for a basic multi-engine rating course is
$3,880.00 and includes 12 hours of flying time. This is a guaranteed price and includes the ground and flight training, materials,
books, charts and all exam fees required. Add on rating only, according to Part 61. It is a
complete cost and the student can expect to graduate within this cost. If the student
should require more than the curriculum hours, the student will pay for each additional
hour. This however seldom happens in our intensive course because of personalized
training. Most full time students graduate within the allotted curriculum time. The
duration of the course is approximately two (2) weeks depending on the student's previous
experience, understanding of the English Language, etc.
When the Multi-Engine Course is included in the Professional
Course there is included twenty-five (25) hours of Multi-Engine time. Students have
the option of obtaining their initial Instrument Rating or Private Pilot Certification in
a multi-engine aircraft. For course description for initial certification refer to the
Private Pilot Certification course or Instrument Rating course. Please contact a USFA
Representative for this option.
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation
of the aircraft.
3. Hold a Private Pilot Certificate.
4. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
All previous flight time is credited. The cost for a commercial course will depend
on previous flight experience. Please refer to
USFA Pilot Training for current hourly rates.
Includes Unusual Attitude Recovery and Cockpit Resource Management Training.
Please consult with a USFA Representative for specific details. The duration of the course depends on the students previous experience.
1. Be at least 23 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation
of the aircraft.
3. Be of good moral character.
4. Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate and an Instrument Rating.
5. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
For course description refer to Multi-Engine Course, or if single engine ATP is
desired please
contact a USFA representative. The duration of the course is approximately two (2) weeks
depending on the student's previous experience, and if the associated knowledge
test has been passed.
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation
of the aircraft.
3. Hold either a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating or Airline
Transport Certificate.
4. An aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor
rating sought.
5. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
Allows full teaching privileges as a ground instructor or airplane single engine
flight instructor. The duration of the course is approximately three (3) weeks,
if the associated knowledge test has been accomplished.
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the
safe operation of the aircraft.
3. Hold either a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating or Airline
Transport Certificate.
4. An aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor
rating sought.
5. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
Allows full teaching privileges as an instrument ground instructor or airplane
instrument flight instructor. The duration of the course is approximately three (3) weeks,
if the associated knowledge test has been accomplished.
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, 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 pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation
of the aircraft.
3. Hold either a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating or Airline
Transport Certificate.
4. An aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
5. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.
For course description refer to the Multi-Engine
Course; allows full teaching privileges as a multi-engine ground instructor
or multi-engine flight instructor. The duration of the course is approximately three (3)
weeks, if the associated knowledge test has been accomplished.
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