It is a computerized exam that is administer before you start flight training. Todd went the extra mile to make sure the he and the airplane were available to get me the hours needed to complete my training in the time allotted. Ive been through several teachers, people from whom I have learnt. 3 years later, I decided to try a Part 141 school, but that meant carrying over only 9 (or 10%) of my aeronautical experience. And that was when I speculatively reached out to AFIT and Tony, to see if there was a better option. My flight training with Todd was wonderful! Words cannot convey my appreciation of his dedication. Tony,During the course of my two week training period, Ruben helped me in so many ways to evolve and grow my flying proficiency and knowledge. An aviation professional for over 18 years, Mature and friendly, FAA Airline Transport Pilot with EMB-145 type rating. He is wildly patient and skilled at approaching your shortfalls from multiple sides to help get you past them. I would highly recommend this program and John as an instructor to anyone looking to gain their private pilot certificate in a short period of time. Eric is absolutely great at what he does. Cholena was great. I wanted to follow up and thank you for delivering on the promise AFIT gives it customers to get up in the air and get flying! I know, were a dime a dozen now. Working with AFIT is as good as it sounds! I truly enjoyed flying with him. Its awesome. Mike is likely the most knowledgable instructor a student could ever have. You will ready to fulfill all check ride standard according to the designated pilot examiner evaluation. And then good. I entered your program with 1.3 hours of demo-ride flight time and exited 2 weeks later as a private pilot, despite many weather challenges! is the way to go! He is genuinely invested in his students success. There is no doubt in my mind that AFIT is an amazing flight school that helps its students through a demanding process. It was an amazing experience overall, the whole thing was an adventure. His knowledge, experience and patience made me gain the confidence I needed to learn how to fly and pass the test. And upon receiving his advice and guidance I set off to fulfil my dreams. Cost per ticket: 9.97. Mike is the most fantastic instructor, knowing just how much to push you to make you learn but then backing off at the right time to make you realise that you have actually learnt it! I cant thank you both, enough for helping me to achieve this life-long goal! A Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor, CFII, Commercial Airplane SEL with Instrument Rating, and tailwheel instructor also teaching Upset Recovery Training. I couldnt recommend them enough. You are extremely fortunate to have her as an instructor at A.F.I.T.! I wouldnt have been able to make it through if not for him. My instructor, Sean, was incredible and provided tremendous support every step of the way. Its evident in the stories he may share about his success in every realm of life- hes a man of passion and commitment toward his many talents. The AFIT model is A+, and Tyler is A+ so I will be happy to wave AFITs flag. Since my dream is to fly my family of 5 around the country, quality wasnt something I was willing to skimp on. After the buttonology comes the fire drill which sorts you out for flying two approaches rapidly after one another for a single facility. In fact, I believe I learned more in those 9 days than I had in the previous 9 months. Enrolling into AFITs Private Pilot training program has been the best choice I made in pursuing my dream of obtaining my Private Pilot Licence. I very much enjoyed working with you and Cholena. What most people dont know is this process comes with a lot of hard work and studying, but if one stays dedicated and listens to their instructor, they can pass that darn check ride. They identified my weaknesses within the first day or so, and I flew more hours in a week than in 6 weeks with the Part 141 school. But whats amazing, is his confidence through the whole thing kept me pushing and trusting and by checkride day I had no doubt, when halfway through this thing I thought there was no way. He is able to explain, re-explain, and then interpret his explanation until his student comprehends. I had started a conventional training program twice and due to family, work, and other things life throws at you, was unsuccessful completing the requirements. After arriving in Rexburg, I found I really enjoyed the small town feel of the community, and the small airport we were based out of. His instruction was thorough and included some additional pointers that I feel will be valuable for my future flight career. The training was great. He has the ability to give you advice and support just when you need it. Commercial Pilot: Airplane Single and Multiengine Land; Instrument-Airplane. Try doing that with your average instructor..! Please contact us at 303-799-6794 to discuss Accelerated Programs. Airline Pilot in just 2 short years! The logs are impeccable and you can see pride in ownership throughout the plane. I cant say enough positive things about him, but Ill try. Thank you! By the end of the training, Ruben has found me a DPE in Chico which is very hard to do because of DPE shortage in Norcal. Thanks again for your steadfast support in getting me through the program and getting certificated. Some of the obstacles I encountered were in neither of our control but I am very thankful that you worked with me to give me a fair chance at finishing my flight training and obtaining my certificate. We trained so intensely and spent such an immense time together over just 14 days. All 3 planes that I flew were in good condition. First Landings Aviation developed this instrument rating course for those serious about adding an instrument rating to their private license, and want to use a slower more in-depth approach. I would like to start off by thanking Tony who from the word go started to guide me through the whole process and was very patient with all the queries I put through before starting the program. Thanks to this commitment I was able to pass my checkride and the examinar even complimented my flying and was especially impressed for it being a two week course. In talking with the other instructors there, they were all professionals as well. If I didnt know the material, he could tell and we would dive into that topic and hit the whiteboard. Thank you!! In my first several months of flying I cannot tell you how many times his teaching points I have thought back on. I would like to say that john is an amazing instructor. Made it through the 14 days and succeeded on my first attempt. Seriously though, I do believe that you couldnt find a better flight training program than AFIT, and especially with an instructor like Mike. John, Tony, and the good people at Sphere One made my experience very memorable. Not only is he a very talented instructor, he is a very fun guy to be around. The doctor will determine you do not have any mental or neurological problems such as alcoholism, epilepsy, psychosis, or a serious medical condition like chronic heart disease or diabetes mellitus. If you get the privilege to fly with Paul, you will be in excellent hands. Tony, the owner,was super helpful and got me in quickly. I was in a tough situation when I was forced to finish a PPL as a requirement for a program. I began my flight training in the traditional way two years before I contacted AFIT. . La Jolla, California, PPL Finish-Up Course 2 Days Ahead of Schedule. When I look back at the whole experience from the perspective of a new day I have only positive thoughts. I loved the amount of resources that were available to help get me through it. I trained for my commercial and CFI with AFIT. He does this using real life examples on the ground and in the air. It was truly a great moment to attain that certificate! Gil has the unique ability to read his students and understand when they need encouragement, empathy or a good old-fashioned kick in the rear. I really appreciate it. He demands your best effort, he has infectious optimism- more than enough to trump a stubborn realist who arrived with an acute fear of crosswind landings. Louise SchatzWinston-Salem, North Carolina. Even towards the end when he was coming down with a cold, he stayed late to ensure all of the paperwork was completed and that I was ready for the check ride. If you truly want to finish pilot training, AFIT is the way to go. No other instructor at a typical school would have worked as hard as Ruben to train me at the level he did. After meeting John and spending a few minutes with him, I knew I was in good hands. I wanted to thank Todd and AFIT for a great flying experience and for helping me to complete my training. Your knowledge and experience are exceptional and your kind patience and persistence helped bring me to the finish line at times when I began to doubt myself. All the flight schools in my area were booked and I was laughed at when I mentioned it needed to be done by the end of the next month. Im incredibly happy and grateful that I found you guys. In 6 weeks with the school, I had only flown 12 times, with a student:instructor ratio of at least 6:1 and a student:aircraft ratio approaching 10:1, repeating lessons that I had done previously, and making absolutely no forward progress towards my cross-country solos and getting lined up for a checkride. Accelerated flight training is definitely the way to go, and AFIT has the system figured out. Doing this accelerated program is hard but is certainly worth it. Greg had plenty of real-world anecdotes from personal experience that helped me focus on the most important priorities in the cockpit. The 14 Day Private Pilot course provided me exactly what I needed to get my private pilot license. You two made a dream come true, at 66 1/2 years young I was able to pass my practical test on the first try after only 2 weeks with Sean! Once all the flight requirements were done, next I had to prepare for the oral exam which I thought was an impossible task with so little time left. I was fortunate that you assigned Andy to fly with me..he was awesome in helping me get through it! John was able to overcome a lot of the issues I had early on. CFI, CFII, MEI and ASE. My instructor Sean went above and beyond to prepare me and with his help I was able to obtain my private pilots license in 2 weeks, even with less than ideal weather. I felt secure and confident to fly in literally only 5 days! Tony, Ruben and the entire support system were amazing. We even brought my friend along and flew up to Tahoe after my first week! Hey Tony, I wanted to extend my thanks to you for arranging my training with Kelly. I researched the different ones and came to the conclusion that AFIT seemed to fit what I needed. We recommend setting time aside each day for at least a month to study for the FAA Written. I just wanted to say thank you for the professional and educational experience that you provided through AFITs Private Pilot program! Ultimately that is what led me to seek out your program. Andys extensive flying experience means he gives tons of practical advice and can explain seemingly difficult concepts with ease. First of all, I want to say thanks to your whole AFIT organization and support staff for making this dream of mine come true. I would recommend anyone interested in obtaining a PPL to join the AFIT program. When it comes to Flight Training there were tons of options, I should know I was attending another school, however either by luck or chance I decided to switch over and attend AFIT. You will be always my father in aviation Capt. Bill is the best flight instructor I ever had. I learnt about AFIT and the promise seemed to fit my needs exactly by dedicated instructor and plane availability in a good weather location on a full-time basis, thereby covering all the 4 concerns above and clearing the path towards the goal of PPL. He pushed me, but also listened to me and pulled back when I was feeling overwhelmed. Working with Gil was a whirlwind of an experience! Youve got a good instructor on your hands. Here is what I loved about my time in Van Nuys. I have to say that the 14 days was action-packed and very exciting. I felt comfortable at every stage my first solo, my first cross-country, my FAA oral and check ride and am now a Private Pilot, thanks to AFIT. After I had completed all of the necessary steps, and passed my written exam, all that was left was two weeks in Rexburg, Idaho to complete the flight instruction and check-ride. No prior flight experience required. Once again, I thank you both for your assistance in getting my private pilot license, At the end of it all, I got my Private Pilots License as advertised and. A Private Pilots License requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, as well as extra time for study on the ground in preparation for the FAA written test. I hope to fly with AFIT and Todd again in the future for other certifications and my instrument training but for now Im enjoying my first few weeks as an official PILOT! He has a unique and effective way of articulating complex subject matter, often times through easy-to-understand real-life examples. Although I was nervous about testing I felt completely confident in his ability to give me all of the information I needed to pass. Andy was very laid back and easy to learn from. I just finished my flight training with AFIT 14 day PPL and I am extremely satisfied. 14-Day PPL Thanks what a great experience. Mike, my instructor, particularly is a fantastically thorough, supportive, calm and fun person to learn from. Every day was full of valuable lessons. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity to earn my private pilots license during your 14 day private pilots course. After completing my check ride, I flew my own plane home on a 3 hour flight with confidence and ease. The feeling of community I felt with the team at AFIT and the whole KLHM community is something I already miss and will always remember. He quickly assessed my current skill level, made me practice a couple of skills and got me to solo on the second day itself! With and because of Todds wisdom and expert instruction, coupled with Tony and AFITs unfailing support, I now hold a FAA PPL! She is just amazing and I will expand on her knowledge and teaching gifts a little later on. The AFIT program was a perfect solution for me. Five years passed, eroding anything I learned, before I came across A. F. I. T. and the 14-day PPL course. Eric is long on patience and is meticulous in his instructing. It was awesome. I hope to enjoy many years ahead of me in aviation and I hope you continue to succeed as a pilot and flight instructor. I will warn you though dont expect a passive learning experience from the first 5 minutes of sitting in the plane, tell the fist time you take flight probably within 30 minutes of sitting in the plane you will be actively learning and will be using the controls. Todd took the time needed to explain any questions I had and was always very respectful and professional. When you work with Paul there is no question that he truly cares about his students and their success.The course itself is extremely challenging. I received A+ quality training in a time period and price we had discussed prior to my payment. His scaffolding approach to teaching made sure I had a good foundationhe helped me see the big picture, while continually reinforcing the basics. That I was even ready to attempt a check ride at the FAA minimum hours is really a testament to your skill and tenacity as a flight instructor and I thank you greatly for that. They also employed low time instructors (about 500 hours) who would spend several months trying to diagnose a problem. Life hack: if in your future you are considering Embry-Riddle, you absolutely, positively must go in with your Private already in back-pocket or hand, and I highly recommend getting it from AFIT! I have been given great feedback since I received my PPL about my focus on safe flying, my approach to emergency procedures and my radio work in the pattern, which I give credit to my AFIT training. 14 days! His little pack of DVDs contain useful tutorials for everything from US radio technique to IF clearances and real-time emergency scenarios. I had a great time flying with Sean. Frankly, the genuine interest in and support for my 14-day mission was clear from the start. He definitely made adjustments to focus on my weaknesses and took my learning style into account. Three different instructors during that time meant I was doing a lot of re-work and I felt my training had stalled. As I had some hours behind me In Australia, I was able to complete the course in 10 days with an extra day of Complex plane work. Never mind the refresher would be good for proficiency, I thought. Tony encouraged me to complete my written test before I started the program so I could focus on flying while I was there which was great advice. The instructors commented that my flying skills were great. Thank you for delivering on the promise of accelerated flight instruction. We accommodate all students by offering two different training options: a self-paced program and an accelerated program. Upon arrival in Lincoln, the experience was exactly what was needed. My training in Hurricane, Utah was a great training venue. I have to say initially I was a little nervous about all the information I needed to grasp along with the procedures and maneuvers for the practical check ride. Flight Schools in Michigan. As Andys fond of saying, I really love flying! Tom has made this experience a wonderful one. I spent ten days out in Lincoln California to finish up my private pilot certificate, and I couldnt have been happier. About our Facility and Planes. Without question, the best instruction I ever received was from you. I felt safe, and challenged, working with him. The upfront cost of AFIT seems high, but I if you add up the cost of the instructor, renting the aircraft, and purchasing fuel, the overall cost is very close if not less than traditional flight training costs. While I purposely sought out an experienced CFI with a lot of time in the saddle (as compared to younger CFIs trying to build time), I hadnt given much thought to Gregs military pilot experience, which turned out to be extremely beneficial, especially to me. Getting started with AFITwas easy, straight forward, and every detail was explained up front (no hidden strings). If you have any life experiences whatsoever that he can help translate into aviation he will do so in order to make it easierfor you. While he was great at gauging my competence through demonstration, he also put a lot of weight into where i thought i needed more work and which areas I was fairly confident with. AFIT provided me with the knowledge and training that I needed to fulfill my childhood dream of being a pilot. I couldnt imagine learning aviation any other way than with AFIT. It is incredible to think that only 2 weeks ago I knew very little about flying, other than what I had studied for the FAA written exam, and in such a short period John taught me to fly! And I knew I had to kick myself to start and FINISH my private pillow license to start on achieving my dream to fly for the big boys one day. He was able to teach me to be the safest pilot in any airplane I will go on to fly, not just what I was focused on in the 172. Thank you AFIT!! Flyright Aviation an FAA part 61 flight school that offers accelerated and self-paced scenario-based flight training. Todd definitely challenged me to try to be a better pilot and aviator, and was keen on detail in order to be ready for checkride. Being able to receive my PPL in 11 days is due in large part to Cholenas dedication and her being such and Excellent CFII. John was excellent. All of their . I had a great time with the AFIT program. When I was first told that it was possible to go from zero to a Private Pilot in just 14 days, I was flabbergasted. We have five star reviews on Google and Yelp, and are an A+ rated pilot school by the Better Business Bureau. Lou was able to find out where I had left off knowledge and flight wise after the first day. I dont think this would have been accommodated without Gregs / AFITs relationship with the DPE, as they are very busy and tightly scheduled. After receiving my private pilots license and heading back home, I took a checkout ride for a rental aircraft at my local airport. 4,000 hours of Instrument actual and simulated. With Sam we averaged four hours a day and the rest of the time was on the ground preparing me for the Checkride. A PPL is challenging but perfectly achievable and I cant recommend AFIT and Mike enough. Best training organisation at Kissimmee. In less than 2 months, I went from no knowledge of planes to a comfortable and confident VFR pilot. Both of these make regular tasks involved with flying difficult. 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. The very next day I soloed! Anybody trying to get their ratings, AFITs the way to go. Ruben was able to zero in on my weak areas and get me my private, instrument, and commercial licenses. Our specialized training center offers a different approach . Your private pilot training experience with Paragon is broken into modules we call "Stages": Starting Point: Discovery Introduction Flight & On Boarding Meeting. This was exactly what I was looking for, and allowed me to pack a lot of experience and learnings into a shorter amount of time, rather than dragging out the same instruction over the course of months, or even years. I started taking flying lessons at my home airport in June 2021. And for want of more powerful words, THANK YOU for helping make a childhood dream come true. I look forward to becoming a better pilot and visiting AFIT again to earn my instrument rating one day soon. Accelerated courses must have been designed around Eric, as his ability to teach flight in 13 days is down to a science. Youve delivered on all of your promises, in-spite of my shortcomings. But, while I was fully committed to finishing up, the school I signed up with was shall we say somewhat partially committed. J.A. At the end of the program, I walked away a licensed pilot, and extremely happy with my experience. CALL TODAY AND FLY TOMORROW. Best, He got up early with me to practice right before the check ride and gave me the time I needed that resulted in me passing my check ride. I hope to be back in Texas to take care of further ratings and such. What a relief and what a pleasure to work with Tony at corporate and Ruben in Sacramento. When it comes to Flight Training there were tons of options, I should know I was attending another school, however either by luck or chance I decided to switch over and attend AFIT. John is an incredibly skilled instructor and it is obvious that he cares about his students learning how to fly the right way. The student pilot then completes an online ground program that we supply and go to take the FAA Written Test at a testing center. I started looking for an accelerated flight program to complete my PPL I had begun in high school. Let me share my experience with the actual flying portion of the course. This made the whole experience so much fun, valuable and memorable. My instructor Andy, wonderful man, worked with me and had me flying solo in what seemed like no time after having been at a school that took over three months to teach me to properly land. It was so apparent that his priority was to make sure I completed the program successfully which was very appreciated. I met Gil in Van Nuys and dove straight into review and training completion and was finished in 9 days. Andy is a phenomenal instructor. His enthusiasm makes me want to keep flying as much as possible and I cant thank him enough for instilling that in me! I have had two other CFIs and neither of them compared to how well Greg was able to get me learning and learning fast from the start. The three trainers I met in Lincoln are all great. Possible instrument. Instrument Rating Package. I also really enjoyed the accelerated training program schedule. I will be forever grateful to you for helping me reach this goal. 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