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Curriculum
Why Flight Training in New Orleans?
Our Guarantee
We will provide you with the best flight training experience available. If at any time you do not feel that we are offering you the best training that you can receive, we will happily refund you all funds on account not yet used.
We will happily provide you with references from current and past students who have completed their rating in many less hours than the national average. Be sure you ask how many hours it takes students to complete ratings when shopping for flight training, and be sure that the school is able to provide you solid student references.
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Curriculum Description
We train using the same state-of-the-art training program that Cessna Pilot Centers are using across the nation. Produced by John and Martha King and their team, this multimedia training program allows students to progress at their own pace and delivers amazing retention of information. The program makes excellent use of the building blocks of learning approach. First simple skills are taught. Then with each proceeding lesson those skills are reviewed and then combined to form more advanced skills. An efficient learning system is formed which will get you through your training with confidence and minimal expense.
While most schools offer a dedicated ground school class which covers course information separate from flight lessons, this program integrates each ground school lesson with its corresponding flight lesson. In addition the program offers a video preview of each lesson so that the student already knows exactly what to expect before he/she starts spending money in the airplane. This ensures the best allocation of time and money to move the student toward realizing the dream of flying. Cessna/King training programs are available for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine Ratings. Come visit the flight school to receive a free video preview of the program.
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Certificates and Ratings
The following is a brief synopsis of the requirements and privileges of the pilot licenses that can be obtained through flight lessons at Gulf Coast Aviation flight school.
PRIVATE PILOT
A private pilot’s license allows you to fly day or night in good weather and carry non-paying passengers such as friends and family. To earn a private license you must pass a written test on the required aeronautical knowledge, log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, and pass the required practical (flight) test. Before your first solo you'll need to pass an FAA physical given by an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). You can find an AME near you by visiting flightphysical.com
You might think that a flight school with modern aircraft like ours would cost you more money, but you'll actually end up saving money, time, and frustration by receiving your flight training with us.
Getting started is easy! Just call us today to schedule your first lesson!
More Information on the Private Pilot Certificate
INSTRUMENT RATING
An instrument rating gives you the additional freedom to fly through clouds and lower visibilities that private pilots are unable to fly through. An additional 40 hours of flight time after earning a private license is required to earn an instrument rating. You must also pass a written test and a practical (flight) test. Earn your Instrument rating in our G1000 aircraft and really take advantage of the additional safety that the superb redundancy and sitautional awareness of the system provides.
More Information on the Instrument Rating
COMMERCIAL PILOT
Earn your commercial pilot certificate in our Diamond Twinstar and graduate airline-ready!
A commercial pilot’s certificate, unlike a private pilot’s certificate, allows you to carry persons or property for compensation or hire, with some restrictions. To be eligible for a commercial license you must hold at least a private pilot certificate, pass a written test on the required aeronautical knowledge, have logged at least 250 hours of flight time, and pass the required practical (flight) test.
Even business or recreational pilots will benefit from the commercial pilot certificate by enjoying a higher level of safety and also lower insurance premiums.
More Information on the Commercial Pilot Certificate
MULTI-ENGINE RATING
If you want to be an airline pilot, train like one in Gulf Coast Aviation's DA-42 Diamond Twinstar. Turbine smooth single lever powerplants and a fully integrated glass cockpit all in an efficient low drag airframe that’s got serious ramp appeal. Gulf Coast Aviation is one of the first schools in the nation to offer this airliner like technology for multi-engine training.
While there is no minimum number of hours required for a multi-engine add-on, you can expect to spend approximately 6-8 hours training for your multi-engine rating if you are already proficient with the G1000 system.
More Information on the Multi-Engine Rating
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT
Earn your ATP airline ready and stand out above your peers with glass cockpit multi-engine experience that only a DA42 can provide. This course can be completed in as little as two - three days for those who are instrument proficient. Additional time and hours can be purchased for those who need to brush up on their instrument skills.
Call us for more details on how you can earn your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with Gulf Coast Aviation
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