Adult Flight Training

A personalized flight training course geared towards helping you become a safe, proficient, and competent pilot

Our one-on-one program for adults offers a unique, individualized, scenario-based approach to flight training for anyone age 16 and up. Instructors typically meet in-person, one-on-one with students and work out of a specially-designed syllabus with definitive, time-based goals. We understand you have other commitments and we cater your training program and timeline to accommodate work, family, and any other conflicts brought to our attention during orientation. Your training will involve flying one to three times a week. This relaxed approach allows you to experience flying at your own pace in different seasonal weather conditions while under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

NOTE: Our training program is in high demand and we are currently on a waitlist

If you would like to inquire about a start date, please submit a training request and we will reach out with current timelines. In the meantime, we encourage all prospective students to take an Intro Flight if you have not already done so. If you have any questions, we would be glad to help you get started down the right path. Email us at support@flywithcaa.com or give us a call at (678) 686-9086.

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Private Pilot

    • First step in your flight training journey

    • Allows you to fly:

      • Friends and family

      • In good weather

      • Day and Night

    • Minimum 40 flight hours

    1. Initial Training - 3 stages of training consisting of about 15-25 hours of flight time & 25-30 hours of ground time to get you started

    2. First Solo! - you can now fly by yourself within 25 miles of PDK (more privileges added as you gain experience)

    3. Cross Countries - you will start to hone your skills and fly longer distances (>50 miles) with your instructor first and then solo

    4. FAA Written Exam - multiple-choice, computer-based knowledge test

    5. FAA Oral and Practical Exam - ground knowledge and flight skills test in the plane with an FAA examiner

    • Approximate Timeline: 6-8 months

    • Approximate Number of Flight Hours: 45 - 65

    • Approximate Cost of Training: $18,500 - $24,000

      • This range is based on the FAA minimum hours and the average hours students end up flying. Depending on proficiency, some students may require additional hours to complete the course.

Instrument Rating

    • Not required for recreational flight (friends and family) in good weather*

    • Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certificate Required

    • Allows you to fly in various weather conditions (low visibility, clouds, etc.)

    1. Review - brush up on private pilot skills prior to learning a new type of flying

    2. Ground Training - around 20 hours of ground time learning new concepts, procedures, rules, charts, etc. associated with instrument vs visual flying

    3. Simulator Training - practice your newly-learned procedures and knowledge on the ground before even getting into the plane

    4. FAA Written Exam - multiple-choice, computer-based knowledge test

    5. Flight Training - finally time to apply everything you’ve learned up until this point - this combines everything in your private pilot training with your new instrument flying skills

    6. FAA Oral and Practical Exam - ground knowledge and flight skills test in the plane with an FAA examiner

    • Approximate Timeline: 3-4 months

    • Approximate Cost of Training: $14,500

Commercial Pilot Certificate

    • Not required for recreational flight (friends and family)

    • Private Pilot Certificate Required

    • Allows you to fly and receive compensation for your services

    • Minimum 250 flight hours

    • NOTE: A Commercial Pilot Certificate does NOT allow you to fly for the airlines. An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate is required with a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time.

    1. Review - brush up on private pilot and instrument skills

    2. Time Building - requires 250 flight hours - fly with other pilots, family, and friends to gain experience and build your hours

    3. Ground Training - build on previous knowledge of aerodynamics, regulations, performance, etc

    4. FAA Written Exam - multiple-choice, computer-based knowledge test

    5. Flight Training - learn and practice new performance maneuvers and traffic pattern/emergency procedures

    6. FAA Oral and Practical Exam - ground knowledge and flight skills test in the plane with an FAA examiner

    • Approximate Timeline: 5-6 months

    • Approximate Cost: $27,000

Additional Courses

  • Fly aircraft with constant-speed propellers, retractable gear, and moveable flaps.

  • Fly aircraft with multiple engines. At this time, this add-on rating is only available to current Commercial Pilot Certificate holders.

  • Receive the training required for a CE-500 jet type rating. NOTE: students must own or have access to their own CE-500 series aircraft for training.

FAQs

  • You cannot work for a US airline with just a Commercial Pilot Certificate. US airlines require an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP Certificate). This certificate requires 1,500 of flight time. After receiving their Commercial Pilot Certificate, many pilots continue on to obtain their Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate and teach students to fly as a way to build these required hours. Others get jobs flying skydiving aircraft, aerial surveying, an other jobs available to those with a Commercial Pilot Certificate.