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Flight Instruction
Top This is the first step most of our customers choose in learning to fly. The private pilot license provides the privilege of being able to operate a variety of aircraft day or night in the national airspace system. FAA minimums: The basic requirements to receive a private pilots license are as follows: You must be at least 16 years old to solo the aircraft and at least 17 to receive a private pilots license. You must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. You must pass an FAA Aeronautical Knowledge test prior to receiving your license. You must pass an FAA third class flight physical (a very simple physical exam similar to a high school sports physical.) Before taking the practical exam to receive your license you must have logged at least forty hours of flight time - twenty of which must be instruction received from a flight instructor and ten of which must be solo. Then finally you will take an practical exam with an FAA Designated Flight Examiner. Your private pilot's license can take you where ever you want it to: From local flights to share a different view of the sunset with friends to traveling for business or pleasure without spending hours on the road or waiting in airport security lines. If you've ever dreamed of the freedom of flying an airplane by yourself or are ready for a new challenge in life, don't wait schedule your first flying lesson today.
Pella Municipal Airport offers the perfect combination of a non-towered airport with a choice of towered and non-towered airports nearby. This combination offers efficiency in training for both types of airports.
Top After receiving a private pilots Certificate, many pilots choose to increase the utility of their license by adding an instrument rating. Imagine flying through the clouds while managing ATC communication and completing instrument approach procedures with precision. Instrument training is a challenging and fun type of training where the student gets to add precision to his or her flying as well as utility to his or her license. Classic Aviation's training aircraft are equipped with GPS to allow the student to learn the latest procedures rather than flying with outdated equipment. Classic Aviation's flight instructors are experienced instrument pilots with experience in the real-world IFR system. The FAA requires a minimum of forty hours of actual or simulated instrument flight time for this rating in addition to passing a written and practical test.
Because the instrument training opens a pilot up to operating in a complex system in a variety of weather quality flight instruction is important. Classic Aviation believes that focusing on quality flight instruction should also include investing in training tools. Classic Aviation has invested in an Elite Simulations Solutions PI-135 Aviation Training Device which is an invaluable tool for instrument instruction. The aviation training device increases efficiency and improves quality of instrument instruction by allowing the instructor to pause the flight and start a procedure over if needed.
Top Stepping up to the Commercial Certificate is often the next step after the instrument rating for aviation career bound pilots or for pilots who just want the challenge of continuing to improve there skills. The commercial pilots certificate allows a pilot to operate for hire under certain conditions and is also a prerequisite for receiving a flight instructors certificate. A commercial pilot applicant must have a minimum of 250 hours of total flight time and must demonstrate a mastery of complex aircraft and systems. Classic Aviation has a history of graduating quality commercial pilot applicants.
Top The flight instructor rating is a great way to be involved in aviation. Classic Aviation has experience in training flight instructors with airplane single-engine, airplane multi-engine, and instrument airplane ratings. Why pay more at a specialized school when you can receive personalized attention from experienced teachers at Classic Aviation?
Top Cirrus Design® of Duluth, MN has led the industry in bringing Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) to the market and has produced the SR22, the best selling aircraft model in the world for the last four years. Early in their development, Cirrus Design® recognized the need for an elite group of flight instructors and training centers to prepare pilots for the high-speed, long-range travel capabilities of these aircraft. Classic Aviation's chief flight instructor has been a member of the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program® since 2004 and Classic Aviation has recently been named a Cirrus Flight Training Center®. Classic Aviation instructors can provide transition and recurrent training in the SR- series aircraft as well as private, instrument, and pinch-hitter training courses. Classic Aviation Instructors have experience in all evolutions of the Cirrus® product and stay current on new equipment and procedures for training. Classic Aviation has developed relationships with many owners as a trusted source for their recurrent training. We would love to earn your trust as a training provider to increase your comfort and safety in your aircraft. Classic Aviation also is proud to have a 2006 SR20GTS in our training fleet. This aircraft gives an unparalleled level of safety to our rental customers. If you are interested in the safety, comfort, and capability of the Cirrus® aircraft, fly with one of our instructors and we are sure that you will be impressed. If you are considering an instrument rating, why not complete it in a Technologically Advanced Aircraft?
Top The muti-engine rating allows a pilot to fly much more capable aircraft. Muti-engine training must be professional and efficient in order to complete the training without wasted time in the aircraft. Classic Aviation utilizes a Beech 76 Duchess for training and also utilizes the Elite PI-135 Aviation training device to enhance efficiency.
Top The Airline Transport Pilot rating is the PHD of aviation ratings. Classic Aviation's Chief flight instructor holds and ATP and Classic Aviation has provided quality ground and flight instruction to applicants preparing for the ATP Practical test.
Top Ready for a change of pace from the your normal flying routine? Want to improve your stick and rudder flying skills? Want to buy a taildragger, but want to get a tailwheel endorsement first? Want to do some flying that is just plane fun? Then a Classic Aviation Tailwheel endorsement might be just the thing for you. Classic Aviation's experienced tailwheel instructors provide tailwheel endorsements in a 1946 Piper J3 Cub. Our tailwheel endorsement course usually takes about ten hours to complete gives you the experience and skills that it takes to operate a tailwheel aircraft safely. Classic Aviation also provides advanced tailwheel instruction in our American Champion Citabria Explorer.
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