Instrument Rating

All training is conducted entirely by professionally trained CFII instructors. The Instrument rating allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This rating takes a minimum of 35 to 40 hours of instrument training. Having the ability to fly in the clouds opens up many more opportunities as a pilot.

Commercial Pilot

The commercial pilot’s license allows you to fly for hire under certain conditions. The FAA requires 190 to 250 hours of accumulated flight time, including specific hours of experience in several areas such as night flying, cross country, etc. The flight hours earned to obtain the private license and instrument rating are included in the required 190 to 250 hours.

Commercial Pilot Add-On

This course applies to pilots who come to Central Flying Service with certificates other than fixed wing (i.e. helicopter, gyroplanes etc.) This is a transitional course that consists of up to 55 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of solo flight. The hours depend on the experience and proficiency of the student.

Multi-Engine Rating

This rating can usually be accomplished in 12 to 18 hours of flying. If obtained strictly as an add-on VFR rating, 12 hours of instruction is usually more than sufficient. If you want to be certified as an IFR Multi-Engine pilot, then 18 hours will be a more typical time frame. This will depend greatly on the currency of your instrument skills. Because this is an add-on rating there is no written exam required for the multi-engine rating.

Flight Instructor Courses
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Individuals who either want to teach flying or who want to build time toward a professional flying career pursue this certificate. Flight instruction hours given by a CFI are logged in the instructor's logbook as pilot in command, dual instruction given flight time. It is the most common way for pilots to earn and log flight time in their log book. This flight time is very important in obtaining a position as a pilot in the industry. Once you have your commercial rating, there is no specific flight time required for this certificate. Our experience has shown us that 10 to 15 hours of flight time is usually spent in the right seat (instructor’s side) of the aircraft in preparation for the CFI check ride.

If a student has flown some “right seat time” during their commercial preparation hours, the time preparing for the CFI check ride could even be as low as a few hours.

Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII)

This certificate, if usually obtained shortly after obtaining your CFI, and should take no more than 5 to 10 hours of flight preparation. The CFII prepares you to instruct students on the techiques of flying solely by reference to the instruments in the airplane.

Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

To obtain this certificate, you must have your multi-engine commercial license. Furthermore, you are required to have 15 hours of pilot in command time (PIC). While no preparation time is required by the FAA for the MEI check ride, most students spend the 15 flight hours flying in the right seat.

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Course

The FAA requires a total of 1500 hours of logged time with specific experiences along the way (i.e. night flying, instrument flights, cross country, etc.). While the FAA does not require specific flight preparation time for the check ride, once you have 1500 hours, you will need to spend about 10 hours in a light twin preparing for your check ride. Upon completion of the Multi-Engine ATP check ride, you will be qualified for a variety of positions in the aviation industry.

For pricing information contact: Central Flying Service 501-975-9330 or 800-888-JETS ext 330 or e-mail: Paul Barre.

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