Flight Training
Learn how to fly with Aero Elite.
Considering an aviation career? Want the fun and freedom of being a pilot? Our flight training center has the program that is just right for you.
We offer professional instruction to help you attain a private pilot’s license – the first step in aviation. You can level-up your PPL flying skills by seeking an instrument rating or becoming a certified flight instructor.
Private Pilot License
approx. $18,000 – $20,000 *
Your private pilot license (PPL) gives you wide-open access to the sky. You can carry passengers and enjoy a new way to travel and explore the country.
To earn your PPL, you must receive and log ground training from an FAA-authorized flight instructor. You’ll need to pass a knowledge exam and complete a flight test with an FAA inspector or pilot examiner.
What is the training schedule?
Your schedule is up to you! We work with you to find the times that are right for you. You can come before or after work or whenever your schedule allows.
How many lessons are there a week?
The ideal schedule is 2 to 3 times a week, but we know that many of you have busy schedules. Your learning pace is up to you, and we will try to match you with an instructor who is available at your preferred times.
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson is about 2 hours long. That includes a 30-minute pre-flight brief, 1 hour of flying, and a 30-minute post-flight brief.
How much of the instruction is in an airplane vs. a simulator?
A flight simulator at AE facility is used for about 3 hours of the instruction. The rest of the flight time is in an airplane.
What final exams will I need to take?
After 40 hours of instruction, there is
- A written test administered by a testing company, which we will prep you for with an online curriculum
- A 3-hour oral exam and 1.5-hour flight exam with a FAA examiner at the AE facility
Discovery Flight
$200
Try out flying to see if it’s for you, without needing to commit to a training program. You’ll get 30 minutes with an instructor to learn about planes, flying, and our programs, including 30 minutes in an airplane and a chance to fly yourself!
Instrument Rating
approx. $8,000 – $10,000 *
40 hours of instrument training and 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command
Learning instrument flight rules (IFR) empowers you to fly in adverse weather conditions and is the next step after completing your PPL. You’ll need to meet the flight hours requirement and pass knowledge and flight exams.
Tailwheel Endorsement
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No minimum flight time; proficiency-based; average 5-10 hours or 30-40 landings
Learn how to fly tailwheel aircraft! This is a fun and rewarding rating where you will get introduced to the world of aerobatics and finesse your flying skills.
While qualifying for your tailwheel endorsement, you will learn how to do normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings, and go-around procedures. Other maneuvers can be stalls, steep turns, and emergency maneuvers and procedures.
Multi-Engine Rating
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No minimum flight time; proficiency-based; average 10-15 hours ground and flight instruction
Expand your skills and opportunities with a multi-engine rating, a necessary step for any pilot who wants an airline career.
To get this rating, you’ll need two logbook endorsements attesting that you are competent in the required aeronautical knowledge and proficient in multi-engine operation. You will also need to pass the required checkride.
Commercial Pilot License
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250 hours total flight time, 100 hours Pilot in Command (PIC), 50 hours Cross Country PIC, 10 hours instrument training, 10 hours Technically Advanced Airplane.
With a commercial pilot license, you are legally licensed to receive compensation for transporting people or property as the Pilot-In-Command.
You’ll need to meet the flight hours requirement, receive logbook endorsements, and pass two commercial pilot tests.
Certified Flight Instructor
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Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) lets you transform your passion for flying into a career.
To become a CFI, you’ll need to hold a commercial or airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate and pass several knowledge exams. Flight instruction and a practical flight test by a FAA examiner are also necessary.
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Graduates
Private Pilot License
Hannah Doherty, Private Pilot
Akil Gunn, Private Pilot
Anthony Torres, Private Pilot
Michael Kafant, Private Pilot
Brian Concah, Private Pilot
Ethan Polly, Private Pilot
Russ Kreischer, Private Pilot
Scott Foley, Private Pilot
Reilly Davis, Private Pilot
Cooper Fitch, Private Pilot
Junyi "Jim" Wang, Private Pilot
Brian Nguyen, Private Pilot
Antonio Rossi, Private Pilot
Jose Calderon, Private Pilot
Indya Bird, Private Pilot
Caleb Payne, Private Pilot
Stephen Arnold, Private Pilot
Roman Reschini, Private Pilot
Ian Davenport, Private Pilot
Bernardo Piereck de Sa, Private Pilot
Patrick Welborn, Private Pilot
Brandon Cheatham, Private Pilot
Noah Hallett, Private Pilot
Brad Murphy, Private Pilot
Abby Daniels, Private Pilot
Vincent Spolidoro, Private Pilot
Jacob Allen, Private Pilot
Andrew Melanson, Private Pilot
Emma Aldrian, Private Pilot
Shahrouz Sattari, Private Pilot
Sean Curran, Private Pilot
Shrey Majmudar, Private Pilot
Alana Bicoy, Private Pilot
Aden Vinnacombe, Private Pilot
Daniel Barrass, Private Pilot
David Ford, Private Pilot
Anthony Pham, Private Pilot
Don Pressley, Private Pilot
Walker Phelps, Private Pilot
Kevin Cheek, Private Pilot
Anna Culatta, Private Pilot
Jerry Guilbert, Private Pilot
James Wei, Private Pilot
Abe Hana, Private Pilot
Ahmed Abouhassan, Private Pilot
Chris Tran, Private Pilot
Sam Stahl, Private Pilot
Russell McDiffett, Private Pilot
Stuart Martin, Private Pilot
David Benger, Private Pilot
Kody Epperson, Private Pilot
Gabe Turner, Private Pilot
Ben Barokas,Private Pilot
Robert Emery, Private Pilot
Eric Graves, Private Pilot
Patrick Roos, Private Pilot
Kevin Burel, Private Pilot
James Thomas, Private Pilot
Randy Steeprow, Private Pilot
Daphne Allison, Private Pilot
Samuel Szeto, Private Pilot
Eli Beardsley, Private Pilot
Chad Cray, Private Pilot
Cody Schrock, Private Pilot
Josie Cray, Private Pilot
Dayanna Peavey, Private Pilot
Dan McKay, Private Pilot
Jason Brooks, Private Pilot
Brice Leconte, Private Pilot
Ken Brennan, Private Pilot
David Laux, Private Pilot
Kevin Roose, Private Pilot
Patrick Gonzales, Private Pilot
Vasu Nambeesan, Private Pilot
Chad Williams, Private Pilot
Lyndon Rosenberrry, Private Pilot
Audrey Hoffman, Private Pilot
Jake Rega, Private Pilot
Gonzo Hurtado, Private Pilot
Cannon Gill, Private Pilot
Joey Leoncio, Private Pilot
Jonah Rucker, Private Pilot
Mark Smith, Private Pilot
Alan Arnesen, Private Pilot
Ryan Goeller, Private Pilot
Arnaud Dahourou, Private Pilot
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Youssef Khalil, Instrument Rating
Cody Lucas, Instrument Rating
Adrian Acosta, Instrument Rating
Michael Grupe, Instrument Rating
Barry Smallwood, Instrument Rating
Max Stoeck, Instrument Rating
Alex Whitley, Instrument rating
Levi Smith, Instrument rating
Andrew Wilson, Instrument rating
Jon Jackson, Instrument rating
David Hammack, Instrument rating
James Magner, Instrument rating
Justin Zabiegala, Instrument rating
Gabby Quatse, Instrument rating
Haeri Jung, Instrument rating
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Instrument rating
Multi-Engine Rating
Morgan Bush, Multi-engine rating
Tony Manzo, Multi-engine rating
Jim McChord, Multi-engine rating
Shawn Aaron, Multi-engine rating
Justin Zabiegala, Multi-engine rating
Jeremy Cunningham, Multi-engine rating
Lynch Davis, Multi-engine rating
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Multi-engine rating
John Cerretani, Multi-engine rating
Airline Transport Pilot
Pete Vallee, Airline Transport Pilot
Charlie Bobbish, Airline Transport Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Justin Zabiegala, Commercial Pilot
Alex Whitley, Commercial Pilot
Charles-Philippe Blondeau, Commercial Pilot
Alex Silva, Commercial Pilot
Jose Pablo Montano Rocabado, Commercial Pilot
Derek Blakeman, Commercial Pilot
Levi Smith, Commercial Pilot
Michael Lee, Commercial Pilot
Robert Kurtts, Commercial Pilot
Ben Muenzer, Commercial Pilot
Aaron Boston, Commercial Pilot
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Commercial Pilot
Patrick O'Brien, Commercial Pilot
Charlie Bobbish, Commercial Pilot
Haeri Jung, Commercial Pilot
Certified Flight Instructor
Jim Freal, CFI
Dennis Marchena, CFI
Otto Madrid, CFI-Instrument
Gonzo Hurtado, CFI
Arnaud Dahourou, CFI
Jose Pablo Montano Rocabado, CFI
Sammy Denenberg, CFI-Instrument
Mirun Shankar, CFI-Instrument
Walter Hibbard, CFI
Mirun Shankar, CFI
Matt DoCampo, CFI-Instrument
Ben Muenzer, CFI
Linden Emery, CFI
Scott Douglas, CFI
Morgan Bush, CFI-Multi Engine
Stephanie Kight, CFI
Aaron Boston, CFI
Ram Srinivasan, CFI-Instrument
Otto Madrid, CFI-Multi Engine
Mohammed Ashram, CFI
Malvina Lekli, CFI-Instrument
Charlie Bobbish, CFI-Multi-engine
Charlie Bobbish, CFI-Instrument
Haeri Jung, CFI-Instrument
Tim Gonzales, CFI
Charlie Bobbish, CFI
Haeri Jung, CFI
Malvina Lekli, CFI
John Cerretani, CFI-Instrument
Otto Madrid, CFI
John Cerretani, CFI