Flight Training

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Hit the skies for the first time with Skyward Aviation! Enjoy 45 minutes of flight instruction while sitting in the pilot's seat, gaining hands-on experience that complements your aeronautical education and gives you a taste of our comprehensive pilot training programs.

To earn a Private Pilot License under 61.109, pilots must fulfill a minimum requirement of 40 flight hours through structured pilot training programs. This includes 20 hours of flight instruction with a certified flight instructor (CFI), which comprises 3 hours of cross-country training, 3 hours of night training, and 3 hours of instrument training. Additionally, pilots need to complete 10 hours of solo flight time, including 5 hours of solo cross-country flying, to ensure well-rounded aeronautical education.

To earn an Instrument Rating under 61.65, pilots must complete 50 flight hours of cross-country time as a pilot in command, which is a key component of their aeronautical education. Relevant information includes: 10 hours must be in an airplane, and 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, with 15 hours needing to be with an instructor as part of their flight instruction. This training encompasses cross-country procedures, including one cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, essential in comprehensive pilot training programs.

To earn a Commercial License under 61.129, a pilot must be rated to fly an airplane single-engine land and must log at least 250 hours of flight time. This requirement emphasizes the importance of aeronautical education in pilot training programs. Relevant information includes: 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time, 50 hours of cross country, 20 hours of flight instruction, 10 hours of instrument training, and 10 hours in a complex airplane. Additionally, one 2-hour cross country flight in nighttime conditions, 10 hours of solo flight time, 5 hours in night VFR conditions, and one cross country flight of 300 nautical miles are necessary.

Stay current with a flight review as part of your aeronautical education. In accordance with FAA regulations, Skyward Aviation provides exceptional guidance on this periodic evaluation of skills and knowledge essential for flight instruction and pilot training programs.