Pilot Training
Programs Courses
Private Pilot Fixed-Wing Ground/Flight Course (PPL)
Commercial Pilot Fixed-Wing Ground/Flight Course (CPL)
Instrument Rating
Ground Instructor Course
Flight Instructor Course
Additional Aircraft Rating
Mountain Flying
CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DELIVERY W/ COURSE AND SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
PRIVATE PILOT FIXED-WING / AIRPLANE (PPL)
GROUND COURSE
PPL module introduces the student to the fundamentals of flying from medical considerations to radio
communication. To experience full rights for PPL, you must complete 40 hours of flight training and pass the ATO
General and Powerplant Examinations, and 1 hour Checkride. A Private Pilot License holder can fly without
supervision. Once you gained the license, you may take your family and friends to anywhere you wish. With 84 hours
of ground schooling, subjects for PPL include:
• Basic Medical Factors
• Basic Pre-Flight Facts
• Basic Theory of Flights
• Basic Aircraft Performance
• Basic Weight and Balance
• Basic Aircraft Powerplant
• Basic Flight Instrument
• Basic Meteorology
• Air Traffic Control and Communication
• Civil Air Regulations
• Basic Flight Regulation
• Basic Flight Computer
• Basic Air Navigation
• Basic Radio Aids to Navigation
FLIGHT COURSE
ATO Minimum Required Flight Training Hours
40 hours of extensive flight training which includes dual and solo instruction for basic airmanship, cross-country
navigation, and emergency procedures is the ATO minimum requirements. This 40 hours of flight time consists of
at least 20 hours of Dual flight instruction, at least 10 hours of Solo flight ( 5 hours of Solo local flight and 5 hours of
Solo cross-country), and 10 hours of which can be Solo flights or Dual.
COMMERCIAL PILOT FIXED-WING / AIRPLANE (CPL)
GROUND COURSE
Commercial pilots can fly for hire. To exercise the full rights of a commercial pilot, you must complete 110 hours of
flight rating and pass the ATO Commercial Pilot Licensure Examinations and 1 hour Checkride. With 110 hours of
ground schooling, subjects for this module include:
• Advanced Medical Factors of Flight
• Advanced Aircraft Aerodynamics
• Advanced Conventional and Turbine Powerplant
• Advanced Flight Instrument
• Advanced Weight and Balance
• Advanced Civil Air Regulations and Licensing
• Advanced Air Traffic Control and Communication Procedures
• Advanced Radio Aids to Navigation
• Advanced Flight Computer
• Advanced Air Navigation & Cross Country Flight Planning
• Advanced Meteorology, Weather Reports and Forecasts
• Advanced Emergency Procedure
FLIGHT COURSE
Must complete at least 150 logged hours of flight time. Flight training includes advanced commercial maneuvers
and emergency procedure.
INSTRUMENT RATING COURSE (IFR)
IFR is required of multi engine pilots for operations in non-visual conditions. Extensive use is made during training
of a multi engine simulator to refine technique and provide complete emergency preparedness.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION COURSE
Certified Flight Instructor
Teaching others how to fly is a very challenging task but gives pilots added safety and confidence. If you are a good
teacher and make excellent aviators out of your students, you gain a great source for fulfillment and admiration.
Flight Instructors teach a various levels. They offer instruction for the Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Certificate,
Multi-Engine Rating, and Instrument Rating.
