CAA One-on-One Flight Training for Adults
Experience The CAA Difference
— 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 your start date, please submit a training request form below!
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@centennialaviationacademy.com
Timeline and Budget
The following timeframes and costs are a realistic estimate based on the average student and more than the minimum amount of legally required flight and ground time.
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
-Approximate Timeline: 6-8 months
Approximate Cost of Training: $18,500
Steps
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
Instrument Rating
*Not required for recreational flight (friends and family) in good weather*
*Private License Required*
-Allows you to fly:
*In various weather conditions (low visibility, clouds, etc.)
-Approximate Timeline: 3-4 months
-Approximate Cost of Training: $14,500
Steps
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
Commercial Pilot
*Not required for recreational flight (friends and family)*
*Private License Required*
-Allows you to fly:
*and collect payment for your services
-Minimum 250 flight hours
-Approximate Timeline: 5-6 months
--Approximate Cost of Training: $27,000
Steps
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
Congratulations!
At this point in your flying career, you have a solid foundation regardless of your future aviation interests including (but not limited to):
*Regional or Mainline Airline
*Corporate or Charter
*Recreational
*Survey/Agricultural
*Law Enforcement/Public Safety
But wait! - Theres more!
We also offer a variety of Add-On Training programs including the following:
*Multi-Engine Rating
*CE500 Citation Training
For more information on these programs, click the below