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REGULATION: For flight training in aircraft that weigh 12,500 pounds or less, as currently written, the rule requires every student and certificated pilot to prove his or her citizenship status (including U.S. citizens) prior to undertaking flight training for a new or the addition of a certificate or rating. Foreign flight students must complete a background check process with TSA.

Q. What is your ATPL PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE?

A. Our ATPL PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE is based on the assumption that you meet all flight training and flight experience prerequisites for each pilot rating through ATPL. The assumption made for this course is that you are an experience pilot in your Nation (civilian and/or military) and qualified for these ratings based on your Civilian Aviation Authority. Our course of instruction prepares you for an FAA Practical Test (checkride) leading to an FAA ATPL.

Q. How long will it take me to complete this COURSE?

A. Course completion depends on your background. If you have documented flight experience and desire an FAA pilots license, most if not all of your documented flight training and flight experience whether civilian or military is allowed.

If you are applying for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category and class rating, you must have at least 1500 hours of total time as a pilot that includes at least:

500 hours of cross-country flight time.
100 hours of night flight time. (If you have performed at least 20 night takeoffs and landings to a full stop, you may substitute each additional night takeoff and landing to a full stop for 1 hour of night flight time. However, not more than 25 hours of night flight time may be credited in this manner!)

75 hours of instrument flight time in actual or simulated instrument conditions. (A maximum of 25 hours, or if the training was accomplished in accordance with Part 142, a maximum of 50 hours of simulated instrument time in an approved flight simulator or approved flight training device that represents an airplane may be credited.)
250 hours of flight time in an airplane as a pilot in command, which includes at least 100 hours cross-country flight time and 25 hours of night flight time.

Not more than 100 hours of the total aeronautical experience requirements for this rating may be obtained in accordance with FAA Part 142 in an approved flight simulator or approved flight training device that represents an airplane.

Q. What does this course cost?

A. The cost depends on how much flight training you receive. We custom quote a fixed price after we've conducted an in depth interview either in person or by phone/on line. For example, you can expect to pay approximately $110/hour for a single engine airplane, $280/hour for a multiengine airplane, flight and ground school instructor will range from $40 - $50/hour, FAA Knowledge Tests are $100 each, and the Designated Examiner's Fee is generally between $300 and $400 per exam. We also offer turbine transition training. Ask for pricing on the turbine course.

Q. Do I have to pay for all of the training up front?

A. We charge by the hour. You are expected to pay for the training as completed.

Q. Is your school an FAA Part 141 School?

A. No

Q. How do I contact your school?

A. You can call us anytime at 817-680-4075 for more information or at www.usaflite.com .

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