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Programs Offered

Program Costs

Private Pilot Course

This is the first course to be completed for an aviation career. The minimum requirements for this course are listed below:

Hours Instruction
48 Private Pilot Ground School
35 Flight in Warrior Aircraft
50 Flight Instructor, including pre/post flight briefings

Instrument Rating Course

This rating allows pilots to fly in poor weather. The focus is put on flying the aircraft by instruments without using outside references.

Hours Instruction
48 Instrument Ground School
25 Flight in Warrior Aircraft
54 Flight Instructor, including pre-post flight briefings
10-20 Flight Simulator PCATD

Commercial Pilot Course

The commercial certificate allows the pilot to fly for compensation or hire. This certificate is required for a pilot to be reimbursed for their services. The course requires the applicant to demonstrate a higher level of proficiency while operating the aircraft.

Hours Instruction
48 Commercial Pilot Ground School
120 Flight in Warrior (105) & Arrow (15)
70 Flight Instructor, including pre-post flight briefings
None Flight Simulator PCATD

Multi-Engine Rating

This rating needs to be completed in order to operate an aircraft with more than 1 engine.

Hours Instruction
8-18 Multi-Engine Ground School
7 1/2-15 Flight in PA44-160 Piper Seminole Aircraft
10-20 Flight Instructor, icluding pre/post flight briefings

Other Courses Available

Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, Multi-Engine Instructor Courses are also offered. Contact us for more details.

Degree Options

Visit http://www.erau.edu/dyess to get information on degree programs and turning your pilot's certificates into college credits!


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