A private pilot certificate is like a driver’s license. It allows you to fly almost anywhere in the United States and even outside the United States when you comply with regulations of the foreign country where the aircraft is operated. You can carry any number of passengers, and you can share certain operating expenses with them.
The instrument rating, which equips you with the exact skills needed to fly in the clouds and under conditions of reduced visibility, is the most frequent “next step” taken by private pilots seeking to advance their aeronautical education. If the private pilot certificate is the airman’s bachelor’s degree, the instrument rating is graduate school.
Even if you don’t plan to fly for a living, working on your commercial pilot certificate can be a good idea. Like the instrument rating, the commercial hones basic flying skills.
Although it is a standard check-off for the person planning to fly for a living, the commercial certificate, is also a good way for the recreational flier to gain increased confidence and become more professional in the cockpit.
Obtaining a multi engine rating allows pilots to fly aircraft with multiple engines, commonly known as “twins”.
It is an essential requirement for those pursuing a career in aviation, but also a thrilling opportunity for those seeking a new challenge. Twin-engine airplanes typically boast greater speed and capacity compared to single-engine counterparts, making them popular for personal and business purposes.
In addition, the presence of a second engine provides added peace of mind during night-time, inclement weather, or over water and mountainous terrains.
If you do decide that you want to fly for a living, chances are you will start out as a certified flight instructor. It’s in the cockpit of cramped trainers that most civilian-trained professional pilots pay their dues before moving on to corporate aviation, commuters, and — holy grail to many would-be professional pilots — the major airlines.
Continue developing your skills to the next level of instrument instruction. Open yourself to more challenging opportunities with instrument rated students.
Will allow you train ME students both as add-on rating or AMEL private/commercial certificate.
CATALINA ISLAND CHECKOUT SPECIAL (Landing Fees on Us!)
The Catalina airport (KAVX) is located at the center, and top, of Catalina Island at 1,602 feet above sea level.
Its single, 3,000 X 60 foot runway is called the "airport in the sky" for good reason. On either end, there are dramatic cliffs rolling down Catalina island into the Pacific Ocean below.
Catalina Island is home to one of the most unique runways in the world. The island is just 23 miles off the coast of Southern California, just southwest of Los Angeles.
During the checkout we will discuss:
- Single Engine Open Water Safety Procedures
- Survival Gear
- Airport Flight Directory Familiarization
- Traffic Entry Procedures
- IFR Procedures
- Touch and Goes
Upon landing we can enjoy from the Airport in the Sky Restaurant menu!
BOOK YOUR CATALINA CHECKOUT TODAY!
BIG BEAR HIGH ALTITUDE CHECKOUT SPECIAL
Within the San Bernardino mountains to the east of Los Angeles, Big Bear City Airport (L35) located at a particularly high altitude of 6,752ft and contains one asphalt paved runway (8/26) measuring 5,850 x 75 ft (1,783 x 23 m).
This provides pilots with challenging departures and arrivals due to reduced engine power and turbulence.
In 2004, the airport had 30,000 aircraft operations, an average of 82 per day.
The Barnstorm Restaurant in the terminal building serves German-American cuisine and is open every day from 7am to 3pm for breakfast and lunch. It is open from 5pm to 9pm Thursday through Sunday for dinner.
During the checkout we will discuss:
- Performance charts
- Take-off/Landing Runway Distances
- Airport Flight Directory Familiarization
- Traffic Entry Procedures
- W&B calculations
BOOK YOUR HIGHT ALTITUDE CHECKOUT TODAY!
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