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Everything you need to know before your first lesson. Still have questions? Our advisors are here to help in English or Spanish.

40 hrs

FAA minimum for Private Pilot

16 / 17

Solo and certificate ages

Medical

FAA medical certificate

EN / ES

Bilingual support

Getting started

The basics in one place

Most new students have the same questions about time, cost and requirements. Here are the essentials, with links to detailed guides.

At a glance
Quick facts
Private PilotFAA min. 40 hours (Part 61)
Commercial250 hours (Part 61)
Solo age16
Certificate age17
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish support
Your path

From first flight to the flight deck

Every certificate builds on the last.

01

Discovery Flight

Take the controls for the first time.

02

Private Pilot

Earn your first FAA certificate.

03

Instrument and Commercial

Fly in the clouds and get paid to fly.

04

Instructor and airline

Build time and move toward the airlines.

Student support

We are here to help

Dedicated advisors

One point of contact for your questions.

Bilingual help

Support in English and Spanish.

Clear plan

A personal timeline for your goals.

Flexible scheduling

Training around your availability.

FAQ

Questions, answered

The questions we hear most from future pilots.

It depends on your schedule and goals. Training full-time helps you progress faster than training part-time, and your advisor will build a personal timeline with you.

No. Most students start with a Discovery Flight and no prior experience. You will need an FAA medical certificate and a student pilot certificate before you fly solo.

Yes. Our admissions team guides you through the student visa process, TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) approval and your arrival in Miami.

Yes. Our team supports students in English and Spanish. FAA exams and radio communications are in English, so we help you build aviation English as you train.

Cost depends on the program, the aircraft and your pace. Request information and an advisor will share current pricing and financing options.

Both lead to the same FAA certificates. Part 141 follows an FAA-approved structured syllabus with stage checks and can allow reduced minimum hours; Part 61 offers more scheduling flexibility.

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