Before beginning lessons, we recommend all students obtain at least an FAA Class II Medical Certificate – although Class I will eventually be required for airlines.
All pilots begin with a student pilot’s license. This allows brand-new pilots to fly on their own without an instructor aboard (this is called flying solo!). To apply for a student pilot’s license, the only requirements are to be fluent in English and that you can show proof of United States citizenship to an authorized instructor. If you are not a United States citizen, a TSA waiver will need to be obtained.
Before beginning lessons, we recommend all students obtain at least an FAA Class II Medical Certificate – although Class I will eventually be required for airlines.
All pilots begin with a student pilot’s license. This allows brand-new pilots to fly on their own without an instructor aboard (this is called flying solo!). To apply for a student pilot’s license, the only requirements are to be fluent in English and that you can show proof of United States citizenship to an authorized instructor. If you are not a United States citizen, a TSA waiver will need to be obtained.
The Private Certificate allows you to fly with passengers on-board to any public airport! Private students will learn how to operate an airplane, gain familiarity with the national airspace system, and develop safe habits and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) skills.
Requirements: 14 CFR 61.103
-Be at least 17 years of age
-Hold at Student Pilot Certificate
-Be able to read, speak, and understand English
-Obtain at least a Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate
-Receive a minimum of 40 hours of flight time including training and solo flight
-Pass the PAR Knowledge Test and Practical Test
After obtaining your Private Certificate, the Instrument Rating will allow you to fly through clouds and low visibility- something you will do often as a commercial pilot. During instrument training, you will be flying with no visual reference to the outside, and will be navigating strictly off instruments. Students will develop excellent cockpit management skills, and master their ability to divide attention between instruments and on-board documents.
Requirements: 14 CFR 61.65
-Be at least 17 years of age
-Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
-Receive and log ground and flight training
-Pass the IRA knowledge test and Practical Test
The Commercial Certificate will qualify you to operate an airplane for compensation or hire. Through commercial training, you will develop a mastery of aeronautical knowledge and stick-and-rudder skills. Students will perfect their navigation and flight planning skills with a minimum of 35 hours of solo cross-country flight time under Part 141, or 50 hours under Part 61.
Requirements: 14 CFR 61.123
-Be at least 18 years of age
-Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
-Be able to read, speak, and understand English language
-Obtain at least a second-class FAA medical certificate (required to exercise commercial privileges)
-Have logged at least 250 hours (Part 61) or 190 hours (Part 141) per 14 CFR 61.129
Pass the CAX Knowledge Test and a Practical Test
Commercial is as far as Five Star Flight provides training for. Beyond CPL, most will obtain their Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate. This allows you to work and build time teaching others how to fly. Most larger aircrafts (as you likely want to fly!) will require to a Multi-Engine Rating (AMEL). Both CFI and AMEL typically require less than 10-15 hours of flight training.
The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate allows you to teach others how to fly an airplane. During CFI training, you will learn how to fly from the right seat, and gain knowledge to prepare you for teaching the art of flying. Working as a CFI is a great way to build hours and experience.
Requirements:
-Be at least 18 years of age
-Hold a Commercial or ATP certificate
-Hold an Instrument Rating
-Be able to read, speak, and understand English
-Have at least a current third-class medical certificate
-Pass the FIA and FOI knowledge tests, and a practical test
