Who CAN PARTICIPATE IN FLIGHT TRAINING?
Age: There is no minimum or maximum age to participate in flight training. However to obtain your license, you must be at least 17 years of age. Anson Aviation recommends waiting until you are at least 16 to begin your training.
Fitness: To fly solo and obtain your pilot certificate, you must complete an FAA Medical Exam with an FAA Approved Medical Examiner. For more information please visit FAA.gov
Citizenship: United States Citizens may participate in flight training without any additional clearance. Foreign Nationals, including permanent residents, are also welcome to participate in flight training, but must obtain TSA Authorization prior to enrollment. For more information please visit our information page for Foreign Nationals
HOW much does flight training cost?
For each of our courses, we provide estimated completion costs based on the hours and supplies listed on that page. We create our estimates to be within 5 hours of the average completion time of our previous students. However, flight training as absolutely not a “One size fits all” pursuit, and many customers will need additional training beyond the hours predicted in the courses. Please visit our Flight Training page for more
What certifications doES our flight school have?
All of our training courses are approved by the FAA under Part 141. Part 141 approval requires a rigorous initial and ongoing approval process ensuring that a flight training program is safe and effective!
Are your instructors full time or part time?
While most of our instructors are full time, we employ both full time and part time instructors. When helping you choose an instructor, we will assure that your chosen Instructor has availability matching yours.
What kind of aircraft do you have?
We proudly fly a fleet consisting of mostly Cessna aircraft. Our primary trainer, the Cessna 172, has been teaching the world to fly since its debut in the 1950s and remains a popular, safe, and efficient training aircraft.
What Training Curriculum do you use?
We use the Cessna Flight Training program created by Cessna and King Schools. The program includes a home study course, test preparation materials, and a progress tracking application used by both students and instructors to make sure all requirements of the course are met.
How do I schedule lessons?
Once enrolled, you will have 24/7 access to our online scheduling system. You may also call us for assistance with any scheduling needs you may have.
HOW often should I train?
We recommend starting with at least two lessons per week. This pace ensures that you have time to absorb the information without getting overwhelmed, while preventing you from having to repeat training due to lack of retention between lessons.
How long is a typical lesson?
Each lesson is typically scheduled for two hours. During that time, you will brief your lesson with your instructor, fly the lesson, and debrief discussing your strengths and weakness and what to prepare for on the next lesson. Lessons occasionally require longer flights, in which case your instructor will let you know how much time to schedule.
Will I fly during every lesson?
While you will fly most of the time, there are instances where you may stay on the ground. For example, if there is bad weather you would typically switch to a simulator based lesson, or cover study material with your instructor. You should resist the urge to cancel a lesson simply because the weather isn’t cooperating as simulator sessions, and other ground based lessons, are critical to completing your training.