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Course	Part 141		Part 61
	Requirements	Features	Requirements	Features
Private Pilot	35 hours minimum total time	Structured syllabus, FAA-approved curriculum	40 hours minimum total time	Flexible training schedule, customizable curriculum
Instrument Rating	30 hours minimum instrument time	Reduced instrument time requirements	40 hours minimum instrument time	Adaptable to student's schedule
Commercial Pilot	190 hours minimum total time	Structured commercial operations training	250 hours minimum total time	Flexible timeline and training approach
Multi-Engine Rating	FAA-approved syllabus hours	Standardized multi-engine curriculum	No minimum hours requirement	Performance-based completion
Flight Instructor	Structured teaching curriculum	Standardized instructor training program	No set minimum hours	Flexible preparation approach

Note: These are minimum requirements. Actual completion times may vary based on individual progress and proficiency.

Eligibility Requirements for Flight Instructor

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating.
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Receive the ground training and pass the FAA knowledge test ( Fundamental of Instruction and Flight Instructor Airplane).
Receive the spin training and the endorsement.
Receive the required flight training and pass the FAA practical test.
Hold at least a third-class medical certificate.

Flight Experience Requirements for Flight Instructor

As long as you have a commercial pilot certificate and the instrument rating, there is no specific training time required. Instead of the flight training, we emphasize how to teach the students, that means how to transfer your knowledge and skill to your students. This will be covered during the ground instruction for Fundamental of Instruction.

Total training time varies depends on the person's previous experience.

Estimated Cost for Flight Instructor

Since Total training time varies depends on the person's previous experience, the training cost also depends on the previous experience. Please contact us and talk to CFI to figure out.

Flight Instructor Course Curriculum (Part 61)

Our comprehensive flight instructor curriculum prepares you for initial flight instructor certification under FAA Part 61 requirements. The flexible training structure allows personalized pacing while ensuring thorough coverage of all required knowledge and skills.

Ground Training
Phase 1

Fundamentals of Instruction

Core teaching concepts required for all flight instructors under Part 61.183.

Module: Teaching Process and Learning Behavior
Module: Lesson Planning and Evaluation
Module: Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism

Ground Training
Phase 2

Flight Instructor Aeronautical Knowledge

Comprehensive review and instructional techniques for required subject areas under 61.185.

Module: Private and Commercial Pilot Knowledge Areas
Module: Teaching Weather and Performance Theory
Module: Risk Management and Decision Making

Flight Training
Phase 1

Basic Flight Instruction Skills

Development of essential instructional flight skills meeting 61.187 requirements.

Training: Fundamentals of Flight Instruction
Training: Basic and Advanced Flight Maneuvers
Training: Slow Flight and Stall Instruction

Flight Training
Phase 2

Advanced Instructional Skills

Mastery of complex instruction scenarios preparing for practical test.

Training: Emergency Operations Instruction
Training: Night and Cross-Country Instruction
Training: Performance Maneuver Instruction

Flight Instructor Course Curriculum (Part 141)

Our structured flight instructor curriculum follows FAA Part 141 requirements and prepares you for initial flight instructor certification. The course includes comprehensive ground and flight training components aligned with Appendix F to Part 141.