PART 141 - REQUIREMENTS:
· Hold at least a current private pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating
· Meet FAR Part 141 Appendix C (3) & (4)
· Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
· Pass an FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Written Exam (60 multiple choice questions)
· Complete the Instrument Course consisting of:
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37 airplane flight hours
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15 hours by authorized CFII
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3 hours by CFII for Checkride prep within 60 days.
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250 NM Dual IFR Cross Country, one leg consisting of a straight-line distance of 100 NM, Instrument approach at each airport, and 3 different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems
PART 61 - INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Hold at least a current private pilot certificate with an Helicopter category
· Meet FAR Part 61.65 requirements
· Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
· No FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Written Exam required
· Have at least 120 total flight hours (TT)
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50 hours Cross Country as PIC. 10 hours in an Airplane
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40 hours of Actual or Simulated instrument time
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15 hours by authorized CFII
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3 hours by CFII - Checkride prep within 60 days
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250 NM Dual IFR Cross Country, Instrument approach at each airport, and 3 different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
Applicant will receive a minimum of 120 hours of flight training in various aircraft and a minimum of 45 hours of one-on-one ground training. 10 hours must be completed in a complex airplane where students will gain proficiency in retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controlled pitch propeller.
FAST TRACK TRAINING PROGRAM
Due to the high demand by the airlines and corporate charter for pilots, American Winds has taken our proven training program and adapted to a FAST TRACK program.
Don’t be fooled by National flight school chains who have paid recruiters trying to lure in Students by phony sales pitches. “Get a Private license in 2 weeks or a Commercial license in 90 days.” Students graduating from these flight schools spend their days flying with little or no ground training by the flight school or flight instructor. Flight hours without quality ground training and academic studying is a complete waste of money!!! Students must do their homework and demand a high quality flight training program for their money. Students should expect their flight school of choice to have an excellent reputation in the aviation community. Most importantly, Student should know with confidence that their aviation education will get them a quality job.
American Winds trains our FAST TRACK students with EVERY intention of one day hiring them as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). We have hired 99.9% of our CFI Students. We have a 100% pass rate with 7 FAA Designated Flight Examiners (DPE). American Winds has made national new and aviation history. Our reputation for quality, leadership and customer service precedes us.
Students will use our quality flight syllabi to track their training progress. Students will also use our FAA inspected airplanes with our standardized flight instructors. All of this will be under the guidance of our Chief Flight Instructor.