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WHICH FLT ACADEMY PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
With an array of skills to learn as a pilot, how do you know which program is right for you? At FLT Academy we offer training for the private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, multi-engine rating, certified flight instructor certificate, certified instrument instructor, and multi-engine instructor ratings.
Depending on your goals for becoming a pilot, you can explore a range of options at FLT Academy, including accelerated programs.
Programs to Pick Based on Your Budget
Our program offers a variety of benefits to students, including:
ESTIMATED TUITION COSTS PER PROGRAM
Full Career-Track Program:
$89,000 – $98,000
Basic Career-Track Program:
$75,000 – $81,000
Private Pilot License
$17,000 – $18,500
*These costs are virtually all-inclusive and factor in not just flight hours and fuel, but also ground schools, books, supplemental materials, checkrides, written test fees, headsets, iPads, and more.
**These costs are applicable for students who have no prior training or experience. Existing experience, credentials, and flight hours can change the overall price of a program. Speak with a representative from Admissions to learn more.
Programs to Pick Based on Your Goals
What’s your ultimate goal for becoming a pilot? Do you want to fly recreationally or professionally? Do you want to go on to teach at flight schools in the future? Depending on what your end-game is, here’s how the FLT Academy pilot programs compare.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR PILOT LICENSE
Student Pilot:
Able to fly solo after being endorsed by their instructor to fulfill certification requirements
Private Pilot:
Can fly for leisure in single-engine aircraft, or multi-engine with additional training and certification. Restrictions apply.
Commercial Pilot:
Can fly for monetary compensation in single- or multi-engine aircraft
Programs to Pick Based on Time Requirements
Take a look at the time commitments required for various programs offered by FLT Academy.
ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED PER PROGRAM
Flight Time
Ground/Classroom Time
Private Pilot:
45-50 hours
36 hours
Instrument Rating:
27 hours*
36 hours
Commercial:
120 hours
36 hours
Multi-Engine Add-on:
10 hours
5 hours
Flight Instructor:
25 hours
36 hours
Instrument Instructor:
12 hours
12 hours
Multi-Engine Instructor:
15 hours
10 hours
Private Pilot:
Flight Time: 45-50 hours
Ground/Classroom Time: 36 hours
Instrument Rating:
Flight Time: 27 hours*
Ground/Classroom Time: 36 hours
Commercial:
Flight Time: 120 hours
Ground/Classroom Time: 36 hours
Multi-Engine Add-on:
Flight Time: 10 hours
Ground/Classroom Time: 5 hours
Flight Instructor:
Flight Time: 25 hours
Ground/Classroom Time: 36 hours
Instrument Instructor:
Flight Time: 12 hours
Ground/Classroom Time: 12 hours
Multi-Engine Instructor:
Flight Time: 15 hours
Ground/Classroom Time: 10 hours
Full Career-Track Program: Estimated 15 months for program completion.
Basic Career-Track Program: Estimated 12 months for program completion.
Rating-by-Rating Program: Minimum of three flight training sessions per week.
Program completion time varies on student variables and availability.
*Instrument Training completed under Part 141
Programs to Pick Based on the Planes You Want to Fly
Pilots need different training for single vs multi-engine airplanes. What do you ultimately want to be able to fly? Different programs offer additional training so you can get behind the controls of a variety of aircraft.
AT FLT ACADEMY, WE TRAIN WITH THE FOLLOWING
Czech SportCruiser
Single engine with glass panel touchscreen instruments
Diamond DA40
Single engine with dual Garmin G1000 avionics
Tecnam P2006T
Multi-engine with dual Garmin G1000 avionics
RedBird FMX 1000
AATD Flight simulator with single and multi-engine capabilities