Learn to Fly
Earn your wings with our FAA Certified Flight Instructors.
American Wings Flight Academy
is a Top Tier FAR Part 61 School
American Wings Flight Academy is a Top Tier FAR Part 61 School
Proudly designated as a Part 61 Pilot Training Center, AWFA's professional CFI’s can meet the individual needs of every student pilot.
Our Professional Flight Team (PFT) is bilingual and composed of highly experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and aviation professionals with decades of experience training private through commercial airline pilots.
Why Choose a Part 61 Training Center?
One of the guiding principles at American Wings Flight Academy is that a good flight education needs to be flexible enough to attend to the needs of every student individually.
For that reason, we provide training under the authority of Federal Aviation Regulations (or FAR) Part 61, which gives students more flexibility than FAR Part 141 training.
“FAR Part 61” and “FAR Part 141” refer to different parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) that set the minimum standards for flight training. Part 141 pilot schools offer structured training, which suits full-time students with an aviation career in mind. In contrast, Part 61 schools give you the flexibility to train at your own pace with a personalized program.
Our flight training center in Miami offers students the most cost-effective way to train as a pilot in aircraft(s) that are maintained to provide the highest level of safety.
American Wings Flight Academy offers private and commercial pilot training that includes the required hours of flight training, night and solo operations, instrument procedures and simulated failures, air traffic routing, and procedures for handling emergencies. In addition to training, each student must pass their FAA written test and take a practical exam with an FAA Examiner.
American Wings Flight Academy provides training for:
Your safety while earning your wings is our number one priority.
Our students enjoy flying with pilots who have handled every situation one could possibly encounter in the air.
American Wings Flight Academy aims to train the safest and most competent pilots in the air. That is why we all our courses incorporate FAA-approved training curriculum. This ensures that you are learning the most up-to-date concepts in flight and safety, including all that will be tested by your FAA Examiner.
American Wings Flight Academy’s Fast Track Wings Program is designed to get you in the air faster than our competitors. American Wings Flight Academy offers courses to accommodate the needs of every Local and International Student.
Start off your flight training with your private pilot certification, then get your instrument rating, commercial, multi-engine, and instructor certification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Learning to Fly
No. People of all shapes and sizes, ages, and abilities have learned to fly. It's fun, and from the beginning of your training, you get to do most of the actual flying! On the practical side — while flying isn't a difficult skill to learn, you'll have to be willing to stick with it until you meet all the requirements. Also, you should consider that you'll have to pay and pass a physical exam.
Yes. The combination of our well-built and well-maintained aircraft and our experienced Certified Flight instructors will provide an environment as safe or safer than many other forms of transportation.
Modern aircraft engines are reliable, and failure rarely occurs. However, your lessons will cover what to do in this situation, including selecting a suitable landing area and safely landing.
The length of the training will vary per applicant. This will be affected by factors like the student's availability to schedule the ground and flight lesson, the number of classes taken per week, or background and experience before the training. A full-time student can finish the training in less than three months.
AM I GOING TO BE IN A BIG CLASSROOM?
No, we offer one-on-one training where the certified flight instructor will provide classes to only one student per class.
On certain occasions and upon request, we can offer workshops to more than one student at the same time.
We do not offer financing directly, however, we can help you apply to various financial institutions for residents and US citizens.
No. You will not have to pay everything in advance. However, we are required to have a minimum balance $500 on your student account when registered. We also offer special discounts for block hours.
On September 20, 2004, TSA issued an Interim Final Rule, Flight Training for Aliens and Other Designated Individuals; Security Awareness Training for Flight School Employees, under the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act and other authorities. The Interim Final Rule established the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP).
Vision 100 requires aliens (referred to by TSA as "candidates") who seek flight training to submit specific information so that TSA can determine whether or not the individual is a threat to aviation or national security.
The law also requires that flight training providers regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notify TSA when candidates request flight training, and that providers deny flight training to individuals who have been identified as a threat to aviation or national security.
The Interim Final Rule sets fees to cover costs incurred by conducting the required security threat assessments that allow TSA to determine whether a candidate poses a threat to aviation or national security. On April 13, 2009, TSA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an additional fee to cover processing of security threat assessments for candidates engaged in recurrent training.
Under the Flight Training Interim Final Rule, persons seeking flight training must undergo a security threat assessment if they are not citizens or nationals of the United States, and if:
- They wish to receive flight training in the United States or its territories, whether or not training will lead to an FAA certificate or type rating; and/or
- They wish to receive flight training from an FAA-certificated facility, provider, or instructor that could lead to an FAA rating, whether in the United States or abroad.
Flight training providers are required to verify an individual's citizenship or nationality by checking official documents presented. Students who are U.S. citizens or nationals need to present these documents when they appear for flight training. Flight training providers must retain these records in accordance with the Privacy Act and other statutes.
Providers also must enter flight training requests for candidates who qualify for recurrent training to maintain type ratings.
For all training events, providers must upload a photo of candidates when they appear for training, indicate whether a candidate's training has been completed or not completed, and maintain records as required.
Private Pilot Training
Training Curriculum includes:
- 40 hours total flight time
- 20 hours dual flight time
- 10 hours solo flight time
- Pass the Private Pilot Knowledge test
- Pass the Private Pilot practical test with an examiner
Our comprehensive program produces confident and prepared new pilots about 30% faster than the national average.
American Wings Flight Academy has a serious passion for aviation, a superb track record for training the safest, most competent pilots in the country, and a commitment to providing a fun family atmosphere that energizes every student and contributes to his or her success.
Whether your heart is set on a prosperous aviation career, or you intend to fly just for the fun, our FAA 14 CFR Part 61 training program will help you make more efficient use of your time on the ground and in the airplane (training is customized to fit your work/school schedule).
At American Wings Flight Academy, our team of expert flight instructors will help you earn your Private Pilot License in an accelerated timeframe, or move at a pace that best suits your learning style, all in top-of-the-line aircraft.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
Federal regulations stipulate the following requirements:
Be at least 16 years old to solo.- Be at least 17 years old to obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL).
- Be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Be able to obtain at least a 3rd Class Medical Certificate.
- Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor.
- Accumulate and log a specified amount of flight time from an authorized instructor.
- Pass an FAA Written Knowledge Test.
- Pass a Practical Test consisting of both an oral examination and a flight test during what is called a “check-ride.”
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Flight training consists of two main components – ground school and flight instruction – and American Wings Flight Academy will provide the strong foundational knowledge and skills you need.
In, ground school students learn information that all pilots need to know, such as basic aerodynamics, FAA regulations, aircraft systems, navigation, weather avoidance, stall/spin awareness, and radio communications.
American Wings Flight Academy can provide virtual, private, and group ground school sessions to help you save on the cost of training.
Flight instruction consists of three stages:
- Pre-Solo & Flight Maneuvers: Students learn the fundamentals of flying, including normal aircraft operating procedures, flight maneuvers, and how to handle basic emergencies. Once the instructor deems you safe, you will conduct your first solo flight.
- Cross-Country Flight & Night Flight: You will learn the skills required for planning and executing cross-country flights and be exposed to a variety of conditions, such as flying at night and in and out of different types of airports/airspace.
- Test Prep & Checkride: We will help you put together everything you have learned and practice any weak areas to ensure that you are prepared and confident to successfully complete your FAA test and check-ride, and apply for your Private Pilot License.
The PPL is a “License to Learn” and is the starting point for students who have higher aviation goals. Once you’ve earned your certificate, you will probably want to take the next logical step – an Instrument Flight Rating.
No matter what you decide, your Private Pilot License will give you the freedom to set off on flying adventures with your friends and family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Pilot Licensing
A private pilot certificate allows you to fly for pleasure or personal business without accepting compensation for flying except in some very limited, specific circumstances. The Private Pilot Certificate is the certificate held by the majority of active pilots. It allows command of any aircraft (subject to appropriate ratings) for any noncommercial purpose and gives almost unlimited authority to fly under VFR. Passengers may be carried, and flight in furtherance of a business is permitted; however, a private pilot may not be compensated in any way for services as a pilot, although passengers can pay a pro-rata share of flight expenses, such as fuel or rental costs.
Getting your private pilot certificate is the first step to start your career in aviation, but first, you will have to decide what you want to fly. FAA's rules for getting a pilot's license (certificate) differ depending on the type of aircraft you fly. You can choose among airplanes, gyroplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, or airships.
You should also think about what type of flying you want to do. There are several different types of pilot's licenses, from student pilot up to airline transport pilot.
Here at American Wings Flight Academy, we will work together to help you earn your private pilot certificate.
Per 14 CFR §61.103 Eligibility requirements: General., the applicants will have to comply with certain requirements:
- There is no minimum age requirement to start your training. However, in order to fly solo on an airplane, the applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
- Be at least 17 years of age at the time of the check-ride.
- Have at least a third-class medical certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.105(b)
- Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought before applying for the practical test.
- Pass the oral and practical test on the areas of operation listed in part 61 of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought.
- Hold a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or recreational pilot certificate.
- If the candidate is not a U.S. citizen, he/she will need TSA approval to perform the training and check-ride.
In order to take the practical test or check-ride, the applicant must be up to the FAA standard stated on the Private Pilot - Airplane Airman Certification Standards. If the applicant meets the standard at the 40 hours of flight training, he/she will get the endorsement to take the practical test. However, some students might need extra training to reach the standards.
Per 14 CFR part 61, all the applicants must comply with the minimum aeronautical experience requirements stated in §61.109 Aeronautical experience.
The length of the training will vary per applicant. This will be affected by factors like the student's availability to schedule the ground and flight lesson, the number of classes taken per week, or background and experience before the training. A full-time student can finish the training in less than three months.
Flight Review
According to 14 CFR part 61.56, all pilots (except student pilots) need to comply with a Flight Review.
A flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include:
(1) A review of the current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter; and
(2) A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.
At American High School Academy, our certified flight instructors can help you complete these requirements and provide the respective endorsement. However, it will be given only to those people who can maintain the standards set by the FAA.
Some people may require more than one hour of ground instruction or more than one hour of flight training.
At American Wings Flight Academy, you can get your endorsement for as little as $299. This includes:
- 1 hour of ground training
- 1 hour of flight training.
*Note that some pilots will need more training time and price may differ.
The American Wings Flight Academy Difference
American Wings Flight Academy has a serious passion for aviation, a superb track record for training the safest, most competent pilots in the country, and a commitment to providing a fun family atmosphere that energizes every student and contributes to their success.
Discovery Flight
Are you ready to learn to fly? Then a Discovery Flight might be just what you need to get excited about flying at American Wings Flight Academy.
Discovery Flights give you a taste of what you will get as a student here at American Wings Flight Academy. This flight will count toward your necessary hours needed for training if you choose to earn your pilot license!
A Discovery Flight will introduce you to a whole new world. Our Flight Instructor will walk you through a pre-flight briefing, taxi, takeoff, and landing! They will then sit with you as you have your first experience flying an airplane! In addition to this, you will be able to meet the American Wings Flight Academy staff and tour our facilities.
Instrument Rating
Training Curriculum includes:
- 50 hours PIC cross country
- 40 hours instrument time
- 15 hours instrument flight training
- Pass the Instrument knowledge test
With an instrument rating, you’ll be able to fly in weather that keeps VFR pilots grounded.
Already have your Private Pilot License and want more?
An Instrument Rating is the next logical step. It is essential for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in flying and will allow you to fly into a wider variety of weather conditions under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), refine your ability to use the flight instruments, and enable you to fully utilize the National Airspace System.
As an instrument-rated pilot, you will gain the ability to handle unexpected weather conditions that would create hazards for VFR-only pilots, such as thick cloud covers, fog, or heavy rain, and become a safer, more precise pilot.
During instrument training, you will learn another level of:
- Aircraft control
- ATC communications
- Weather
- Instrument approaches and departures to and from various airports
- Aeronautical decision-making
Of course, having an instrument rating is not about taking off into a storm just because you can. It’s about knowing when it’s safe to fly. The instrument rating will help you understand the risks and make smart choices when the weather gets questionable.
WHY DO WE STAND OUT?
American Wings Flight Academy is located in Miami Florida, the very best location to get the most out of your instrument training flights because we are surrounded by a high density of local airports with instrument approaches.
Many flight schools in our area prohibit the use of certain airports, but we train pilots on the risks involved and how to mitigate them in order to develop less sheltered pilots who are ready for “real-world” flying experiences.
Our aircraft are equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck and GFC700 Autopilot which allows us to shoot coupled approaches during training, and our highly experienced flight instructors average over 4,000 hours of experience each.
We also understand that you don’t have many months to dedicate to training, so we offer accelerated courses that will fast-track you to your instrument rating.
We use the FAA-approved Flight Simulator throughout the training process to ensure that you are well-prepared to handle emergency situations and to provide you with a more cost-effective program.
The Instrument Rating gives a whole new meaning to “Keeping your head in the clouds!” It will open up new avenues for you, whether or not you intend to become a full-time commercial pilot or certified flight instructor (CFI).
Frequently Asked Questions About Earning an Instrument Rating
The answer to this question depends entirely upon individual needs. Pilots may not need an instrument rating if they fly in familiar uncongested areas, stay continually alert to weather developments, and accept an alternative to their original plan. However, some cross-country destinations may take a pilot to unfamiliar airports and/or through high activity areas in marginal visual or instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Under these conditions, an instrument rating may be an alternative to rerouting, rescheduling, or canceling a flight. Many accidents are the result of pilots who lack the necessary skills or equipment to fly in marginal visual meteorological conditions (VMC) or IMC and attempt flight without outside references.
Here at American Wings Flight Academy, we highly recommend getting an Instrument Rating to increase the safety of your flights. In addition, you will remove some of the limitations from your commercial pilot certificate if you are planning to get one.
Getting an instrument rating will allow you to have many new benefits and privileges. Once you get your certificate, you will be able to fly into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), file IFR flight plans, and fly in class A airspace. Those are some of the benefits, but most importantly, you will learn to fly the airplane in a safer way by improving your skills as a pilot. Now, you will have the experience to fly the airplane solely by referring to your instruments rather than doing it by visual references.
Per 14 CFR §61.65 Instrument rating requirements. the applicants will have to comply with certain requirements:
- Hold at least a current private pilot certificate
- Have at least a third-class medical certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section; however, an applicant is not required to take another knowledge test when that person already holds an instrument rating.
- Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought before applying for the practical test.
- Pass the oral and practical test on the areas of operation listed in part 61 of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought.
- If the candidate is not a U.S. citizen, he/she will need TSA approval to perform the training and check-ride.
In order to take the practical test or check-ride, the applicant must be up to the FAA standard stated on the Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards. If the applicant meets the standard at the 40 hours of flight training, he/she will get the endorsement to take the practical test. However, some students might need extra training to reach the standards.
Per 14 CFR part 61, all the applicants must comply with the minimum aeronautical experience requirements stated in §61.65 Instrument rating requirements.:
The length of the training will vary per applicant. This will be affected by factors like the student's availability to schedule the ground and flight lesson, the number of classes taken per week, or background and experience before the training. A full-time student can finish the training in less than two months.
Instrument Proficiency Check
Once you hold the instrument rating, you may not act as pilot- in-command under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR, unless you meet the recent flight experience requirements outlined in 14 CFR part §61.57 Recent flight experience: Pilot in command.
These procedures must be accomplished within the preceding 6 months and include six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems. If you do not meet the experience requirements during these 6 months, you have another 6 months to meet these minimums. If the requirements are still not met, you must pass an instrument proficiency check, which is an inflight evaluation by a qualified instrument flight instructor using tasks outlined in the instrument rating airman certification standards (ACS).
At American High School Academy, our certified flight instructors can help you complete these requirements and provide the respective endorsement. However, it will be given only to those people who can maintain the standards set by the FAA.
At American Wings Flight Academy, you can get your endorsement for as little as $399. This includes*:
- 1 hours of ground training
- 1 hours of flight simulator training
- 1 hours of flight training
* Some pilots will need more than offered, and price may differ.
Commercial Pilot License
Training Curriculum includes:
- 250 hours Total
- 100 hours Pilot In Command
- 10 hours Complex
- Pass the Commercial Knowledge test
- Pass the Commercial practical test with an examiner
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the first step toward becoming a professional pilot. Your commercial license will not, however, allow you to become an Airline Pilot, for that; you will need an Airline Transport Certificate (ATP).
With your Commercial Pilot License, you will be allowed to fly day or night, carry passengers or property, and get paid for certain types of operations, including piloting corporate jets, local scenic flights, banner towing, agricultural applications, aerial photography, and more.
YOUR CAREER IS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF
Your training at American Wings Flight Academy will deepen and expand the level of knowledge you obtained while training for your Private Pilot License and Instrument Rating. Our students learn new maneuvers, refine familiar ones, and prepare for prosperous aviation careers with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.
Training at Tamiami Airport (KTMB), a tower-controlled airport, is a major advantage if your eventual goal is to fly for business, fly on long cross-country flights, or become a corporate pilot. Why?
- You will be more comfortable flying into busy controlled airspace.
- You will learn excellent radio communication skills.
- You will understand airport procedures inside and out.
Flight training takes place in our fleet of Cessna 172 Skyhawks that are G1000 equipped and coupled with GFC700 autopilot.
Students can accelerate their training time by utilizing our Flight Simulator, an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), for up to 50 hours of the 250 flight hours required for the Commercial Pilot License. Our accelerated course lasts from approx 2 to 3 weeks and enables students to train more often while saving money in the process.
The AATD includes a fully enclosed cockpit, amazing wrap-around visuals, scenario-based training, and an electric motion platform. The simulator offers on-the-ground training that would not be possible in the sky and provides an amazingly life-like flying experience that helps students become better and safer pilots overall.
Whether you aspire to fly corporate jets or have another career option in mind, American Wings Flight Academy’s Commercial Pilot License training program will prepare you for real-world commercial flying.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Pilot Certificate Training
Obtaining a commercial pilot certificate will open a whole new world of opportunities. Getting paid for doing what you love is one of the many of them. A commercial pilot may fly for compensation or hire. Training for the certificate focuses on a better understanding of aircraft systems and a higher standard of airmanship. The Commercial Pilot Certificate itself does not allow a pilot to fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and commercial pilots without an instrument rating are restricted to daytime flights within 50 NM when flying for hire.
A commercial airplane pilot must be able to operate a complex airplane, as a specific number of hours of complex (or turbine-powered) aircraft time are among the prerequisites.
Full eligibility requierements, per 14 CFR part §61.123 Eligibility requirements: General., the applicants will have to comply with these requirements:
- Have at least a third-class medical certificate.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.125 of this part.
- Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this subpart that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought before applying for the practical test.
- Pass the oral and practical test on the areas of operation listed in part 61 of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought.
Per 14 CFR part §61.129 Aeronautical experience., the applicants will have to comply with certain requirements:
- 250 hours of flight time, 100 hours of which must be in powered aircraft, and 50 must be in airplanes.
- 100 hours of pilot-in-command time, 50 of which must be in airplanes.
- 50 hours of cross-country time, 10 of which must be in an airplane.
- 20 hours of training, including 10 of instrument, 10 of complex or TAA, and a smattering of cross-country and practical test preparation.
- 10 hours of solo training, including cross-country and night time.
The length of the training will vary per applicant. This will be affected by factors like the student's availability to schedule the ground and flight lesson, the number of classes taken per week, or background and experience before the training. A full-time student can finish the training in less than one month.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Earning the Certified Flight Instructor Certificate is nothing short of transformative! You now shift positions from student to instructor. You also shift positions in the aircraft…from the left seat to the right seat!
Instead of memorizing just enough to pass the CFI/FOI written tests, your CFI training at American Wings Flight Academy will provide you with the tools you need to become a proficient aviation instructor and show you how to communicate and build relationships with your students.
Being a flight instructor is an awesome responsibility. The way you teach (or fail to teach) student pilots may affect their desire to continue training and may determine the outcome of an emergency years later. We’ll make sure you’re ready!
Our skilled instructors are seasoned pilots with decades of experience as pilots.
Prerequisites: Valid FAA medical certificate; passed Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA) and Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) written knowledge tests; Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating (IFR).
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI)
The American Wings Flight Academy Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training course integrates flight training with your instructor in the aircraft, ground school instruction, and test prep.
Areas of study include fundamentals of effective teaching; psychology of learning; lesson planning; classroom instruction techniques; night training techniques; preflight preparation; basic aerodynamics and the principles of flight; aeronautical decision making and judgment; ground operations; airport operations; emergency operations; and after-landing procedures.
You can take the accelerated route to finish your CFI training in little as 2 to 3 weeks, or you can take up to 6 weeks to go through the course at your own pace.
Successful completion of this Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course will qualify you to instruct students in single-engine aircraft. Few things are more rewarding than teaching someone to fly solo for the very first time, and then guiding them to reach their aviation goals!
Frequently Asked Questions About Certified Flight Instructor Training
The length of the training will vary per applicant. This will be affected by factors like the student's availability to schedule the ground and flight lesson, the number of classes taken per week, or background and experience before the training. A full-time student can finish the training in less than two months.
Obtaining your flight instructor certificate will give you the reward of being a teacher. You will have the opportunity to gain experience and help new pilots to begin or complement their journey in the world of aviation.
In addition, it is an excellent option to work on your aeronautical experience required to obtain your ATP certificate.
for more information about the privileges you can have as a Certified Flight Instructor, you can visit 14 CFR Part 61.193
Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument (CFII)
CFII, or Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, qualifies you to teach student pilots seeking certification and various endorsements, both on aeronautical knowledge and flight training. You will also be qualified to administer instrument proficiency examinations.
The CFII certification is an add-on to your CFI certification. If you are already a professional pilot, it is a terrific way to get paid while building your instrument skills.
American Wings Flight Academy’s Fast Track Course lasts from 2 to 3 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Training
The length of the training will vary per applicant. This will be affected by factors like the student's availability to schedule the ground and flight lesson, the number of classes taken per week, or background and experience before the training. A full-time student can finish the training in less than 2 weeks.
Obtaining your flight instructor certificate will give you the reward of being a teacher. You will have the opportunity to gain experience and help new pilots complement their journey in the world of aviation by helping earn their Instruments Ratings.
In addition, it is an excellent option to work on your aeronautical experience required to obtain your ATP certificate.
For more information about the privileges you can have as a Certified Flight Instrument Instructor, you can visit 14 CFR Part 61.193
Multi-Engine Instrument (MEI) Rating
The Multi-Engine Instrument Rating Add-on is one of the most exciting and rewarding ratings you will receive in your aviation journey.
At American Wings Flight Academy we take pride in offering a 1 week accelerated multi-engine add-on program that focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality training. This add-on will allow you to fly multi-engine aircraft that are able to fly faster and further than most single-engine aircraft. The rating can be added to both Private and Commercial certificates, although a Commercial add-on is the most common for career track pilots.
Currently, all regional airlines require a minimum of 25 hours of Multi-Engine Instrument time, and this rating is your first step to reaching those minimums. During your accelerated training course, you can expect to learn all the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a wide range of multi-engine aircraft.
TRAINING OVERVIEW
American Wings Flight Academy’s experienced MEI’s are ready to help you reach your goals. Our course is structured to allow time to self-study and receive dual instruction in the air and on the ground daily. Below is an outline of what you can expect during your training.
- Day 1: Dual Flight & Dual Ground
- Day 2: Dual Flight & Dual Ground
- Day 3: Dual Flight & Dual Ground
- Day 4: Dual Flight & Dual Ground
- Day 5: Progress Check with Senior Instructor
- Day 6: Day off
- Day 7: Checkride
Dual training in the classroom is heavily focused on aircraft systems, performance, limitations, and emergency procedures. While in the airplane, your instructor will teach you the fundamentals of all maneuvers necessary to pass the check-ride and safely fly the aircraft. There is a heavy focus on single-engine operations (one engine out) and precision maneuvers. Students can accelerate their training time and hone their skills by utilizing our Flight Simulator. This is an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), No Written test is required for this rating.
Drone (Remote sUAS Pilot Licensing)
Drone technology, also called small unmanned aircraft (sUAS), holds an exciting place in aviation and is considered one of the areas with a higher potential for future application development. Currently, thousands of companies are developing programs using drones in real estate, deliveries, and even security.
Obtaining your remote pilot-in-command certificate will allow you to work for compensation or hire with your sUAS.
However, it is not just about obtaining a commercial drone pilot license, but also about the immense amount of new knowledge that you will gain. For example, drone pilot training provides you with the important trainging you need answer questions like:
- What FAA Regulations apply to legal and safe drone operation?
- What do you do in case of loss of connection with your aircraft?
- What emergency procedures are required to regain connection if I lose connection?
- Where and up to what altitude can I fly legally and safely?
- What airspace must should I avoid?
- What is the weather going to be in this area I plan to fly and what impact will it have on my flight plan?
Don't get in trouble or left behind in the world of aviation! Here at American Wings Flight Academy, you will learn up to the highest standards. Our Certified Flight Instructors have thousands of hours of experience flying and training students in drones and airplanes.
