Ab Initio
Florida Aviation Academy offers accelerated flight training for those persons wishing to become professional airline pilots. Our ab initio programs will take you from 0 hours through your commercial pilot certification in as little as 16 weeks. These accelerated pilot training courses are comprehensive, and include the minimum requirements for the Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot License. While Course #1 is the Commercial Single Engine Course, all the other courses include the Commercial Multi-Engine with anywhere from 20 hours Pilot in Command time in the multi engine aircraft (course #2) to as much as 120 hours total PIC time in the multi engine aircraft (course #4).
Course # 1
Complete Part 141 Single Engine Commercial Pilot Certification Course 0 – 190 Hours 16 weeks
- 71 Hours Dual C-172
- 79 Hours Solo C-172
- 15 Hours Dual PA-28 (Complex)
- 1.5 Hours Solo PA-28 (Complex)
- 22 Hours Red Bird FMX Simulator
- 6 Hours Frasca F-141 Flight Simulator
- 100 Hours Ground School
Course #2
Complete Part 141 Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Certification Course 0 – 190 Hours 16 weeks
- 72 Hours Dual C-172
- 79 Hours Solo C-172
- 11 Hours Red Bird FMX Simulator
- 6 Hours Frasca F-141
- 11 Hours Multi-Engine Simulator
- 14 Hours Dual Multi-Engine PA-23-250
- 1.5 Hours Solo Multi-Engine PA-23-250 (Commercial Checkride)
- 115 Hours Ground School
*Group Classroom Instruction may be substituted with one-on-one training depending on availability.
All of the above prices are estimates. Actual costs may be higher or lower depending on each student’s unique abilities and aptitude. Flight training is highly individualized and the actual number of hours required to become proficient will vary significantly by candidate. Fuel Surcharges may apply and all prices are subject to change without notice.