Part 61 flexible · Part 141 structured

Flight Training Programs

Every certificate is a gate on the route to a flying career. Start at the beginning or join the pipeline where you are.

Ground School Complimentary in-person ground school at John Wayne Airport — where knowledge becomes real-world flying. 36 hrs classroom · 9 weeks · 2 evenings/wk · Complimentary PPL

Private Pilot License A lifetime accomplishment — the certificate that never expires. 40 hrs FAA min · 65–75 hrs typical · ~6 months · from $17,000 IR

Instrument Rating Fly right through the clouds — under Instrument Flight Rules. 47 hrs incl. simulator · ~4 months · from $10,800 CPL

Commercial Pilot Rating Get paid to fly. 182 hrs Part 141 · 250 hrs Part 61 · ~2 months + time-building · from $17,000 MEL

Multi-Engine Rating Add the twin — in our Garmin-equipped 1969 Cessna 310P. 18–25 flight hrs · 2–4 weeks · from $8,930 CFI

Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) Teach, build time, and get paid to do it. 27 flight hrs + 63 hrs ground · ~2½ months · from $11,500 CFII

Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) An add-on to your CFI — teach instrument students. 10–15 flight hrs + ground · 2–4 weeks · from $3,500 ATP

Airline Transport Pilot Program From zero experience to commercial airline pilot in 8–12 months. ~250 flight hrs + 20 hrs sim · 8–12 months full time · from $55,000