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There are three basic requirements for learning to fly airplanes in the United States:

• You have to be at least 16 years old to apply for a student pilot license and at least 17 to apply for a private pilot license.

• You have to be in good health. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires anyone who wants to become a pilot (or continue to be a pilot) with a Class III medical to pass a routine medical exam every two to three years. Allowances are made for many physical limitations. You can obtain a list of FAA-designated physicians from the Angel Air Flight Center.

• You have to be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

Commerical Pilot Certificate

Commercial pilots can fly for hire. To exercise the full rights of a commercial pilot, you must have an instrument rating, be at least 18 years old, hold a Class II medical certificate, and have a minimum of 250 hours of flying time.

Commerical Pilot Eligibility

The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that a pilot applying for a Commercial Pilot Certificate, must be at least 18 years of age, be able to comprehend the English language. Additionally there are minimal flight times required for commercial pilot certificate per the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Minimum Flight Time (CFR §61.129)

1.250 hours of total flight time

a. 100 hours PIC, which includes

i. 50 hours in airplanes

ii. 50 hours in cross-country flight, with 10 of these hours in airplanes

b. 10 hours of training in a complex airplane

c. Day VFR dual cross-country

d. Night VFR dual cross-country

e. Solo long distance cross-country

f. 5 hours of night VFR solo

2. Pass the Written Knowledge Test

3. Pass the FAA Checkride

Commercial Pilot Estimated Costs

Financing available for all flight training – Private through ATP

*Hours based on FAA minimum requirements

+Costs not associated with Angel Air

Commercial Certificate FAQ's

Q. What does a commercial license allow me to do?
A. Your commercial license allows you to offer your piloting services for hire.  

Q. How does a commercial license affect my insurance?
A. If you own your own aircraft, a commercial certificate will reduce your insurance rates significantly. If you don’t own your own plane, a commercial certificate often will allow you to rent aircraft that you otherwise would not be able to and generally reduces the amount of time in type requirements of most rental insurance’.

Q. Do I have to have a different medical certificate?
A. Yes, in order to exercise most commercial privileges, you must obtain at least a second class medical certificate.

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Flight Instruction

AngelAir offers flight training from Private Pilot through Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Instrument Flight Instructor. Instruction at AngelAir is conducted on a one-on-one basis. After you have studied at home, you will complete a ground lesson with your instructor. In ground lessons, your instructor will teach you the fundamentals of flight, weather, maneuvers, and any information that is needed to complete your training and to become a proficient pilot. If time is somewhat hard to come by with the crazy lifestyle you lead then AngelAir has an extraordinary program for you. AngelAir has coupled with Cessna and the King Schools to offer a truly unique, interactive, CD-Rom program that you can view from home or the office. This program is available for private, instrument, and commercial certifications.

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The Fleet

Angel Air has the most modern fleet of aircraft in Arizona. With new Cessna single engine 172s and 182s, and a new Piper Arrow and Seminole you always are assured the best quality airplanes that are maintained to the highest standards.

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AST-300 Simulator

AST-300 SIMULATORAST-300 Simulator $45 per hour solo / $95 per hour dual The simulator is a great way to reduce your total cost of learning to fly. It is a twin engine simulator, so it creates effective training for instrument and multi-engine students. Virtually all airlines and corporate flight departments use simulators because of their efficiency and effectiveness. Come by and we'll be happy to give you a tour of our AST-300 equipped with the new Windows based e-prom software. Dollar for dollar there is no better training device.

For only $300 you can join our SIM CLUB and fly the AST-300 all you want for a month.(some restrictions apply)

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Private Pilot Certificate

A private pilot license allows you to fly when visibility is good and the clouds are high.

Private Pilot Eligibility

The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that in order to earn a Private Pilot Certificate you must be at least 17 years old, be able to comprehend the English language. Additionally there are minimum flight times and medical requirements that must be met by the applicant; the following are the basic FAA minimums.

Minimum Flight Time (CFR§61.109)

1. 40 hour of flight time of which you must have:

a. 20 hours with a flight instructor (CFR §61.109)

b. 10 hours solo flight (CFR §61.109)

2. Pass the Written Knowledge Test

3. Complete the FAA Graduation Flight

Medical Requirements (CFR §67.301-315)

1. Pass an aviation physical

2. Receive a Student Pilot Medical Certificate

Private Pilot Estimated Costs

Financing available for all flight training – Private through ATP

*Hours based on FAA minimum requirements

+Costs not associated with Angel Air

Private Pilot FAQs

Q.  What can I do with a Private Pilot’s License?
A.  As a Private Pilot there are thousands of airports around the country at your disposal. You have the ability to fly to airports with no scheduled airline service that are closer to your destination, no more hassles or waiting in security lines, and most importantly the freedom to operate on your schedule rather than the airlines, day or night!

Q.  How long does it take to get your license?
A.  Earning your Pilots license isn’t like going to school, you have the ability to set your schedule with your instructor, so that learning is accomplished at a rate that is comfortable with your needs and goals. Most of our Private Pilots earn their license between 3-6 months.

Q.  Do I have to go to a traditional ground school?
A.  No!! We are a Cessna Pilot Center™ and we utilize a revolutionary CD ROM Multimedia course that allows our students to learn at a significantly faster rate and with higher retention! The best part about our multimedia program is that it costs only $299, it saves you money and you can reuse it as much as you want

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Multi-Engine Rating

To earn a multi-engine rating, you must take instruction from an appropriately certified instructor. There is no hourly requirement or a written examination. There is a FAA checkride, after which you'll be licensed to fly airplanes with two or more engines. You may hold either a private or commercial certificate.

Commercial Pilot Airplane Multi-Engine Land Estimated Costs

*Instrument Multi-Engine training comprises 7 hours dual instruction

*Hours required may vary by individual – a minimum of 20 hours dual instruction is required for an initial commercial certificate

+Costs not associated with Angel Air

Commercial Pilot Airplane Multi-Engine
Land Add-On Estimated Costs

*Instrument Multi-Engine training comprises 7 hours dual instruction

*Hours required may vary by individual – a minimum of 20 hours dual instruction is required for an initial commercial certificate

+Costs not associated with Angel Air

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