I really enjoyed my training with John and AFIT and can only add praise to what is a very slick operation. I was ridiculed and told by all 6 flight schools it would take at least 2 months to complete ground school alone. I cant thank Ruben enough for his help, kindness, knowledge, positivity, even going as far as filming a short video of my flight training progress. 10 - 12 Months. Thank you for your mail. This was the perfect solution for me, and I am excited to come back and get my instrument rating! Thank you for the opportunity to Train with AFIT. . His scaffolding approach to teaching made sure I had a good foundationhe helped me see the big picture, while continually reinforcing the basics. I met Gil in Van Nuys and dove straight into review and training completion and was finished in 9 days. About a week before my trip to Van Nuys I was put in contact with the CFI, Fady, who I would be working with for the duration of the course. The course is an accelerated Part 142 type rating. Perhaps as a result of Erics dedication and my matching efforts the actual checkride was rather anticlimactic and almost easier than I expected, the sign of good preparation. The last 14 days was the final step of 3 months prep to PPL and the first steps in my journey as a pilot. I knew that if I held to the conventional method of weekly instruction at my nearest flight school, an hour from home, I may not have had the time over the course of the program to stick to the schedule. It was a very intensive 12 days and Bill had to run a very tight program to get in the 2 written tests and the medical examination. I also want to stress one thing he ALWAYS goes the extra mile and takes the next step, even in things not directly involved with the airplane or the training. Ruben was an amazing CFI because he is patient, encouraging, and really knows how to teach aviation and build the confidence required to fly solo. In the end he helped me build the confidence I needed to pass the oral exam and the check ride on the first attempt. My experience with AFIT was nothing short of perfection. He possesses an amazing wealth of aviation knowledge, which he shared freely throughout the time I spent with him. In addition to having mild dyslexia, I had an issue with depth perception. Thanks for your recommendation of John as my flight instructor. Thank you so much. Chicago, IL 60618. Her calm and persistent manner has left me with a level of confidence that I simply never had from my previous flight training experience. Thank you again Tony, it was honestly a pleasure working with Jason, I got lucky. Pilot Licenses: Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Multi-Engine Pilot; Endorsements: CFI, CFII, MEI; Estimated Completion Time: 12 months to 18 months; 7. Kid you not, learning to fly from scratch was definitely stressful, but John was there with me, and for me every step of the way. I really enjoyed my time with Andy. I had a fantastic experience learning to fly with Abe in Van Nuys, The accelerated training with Andy was a great experience that flew by. You get 100% commitment from them with no distractions. Each flight hour was taken seriously, and each maneuver was an opportunity to learn something and work on technique. It has been gratifying to build piloting skills so quickly. And he was always pushing me to gain the next skill. John showed me that I have the capability to do more than tiptoe around complex airspace because now I have successfully accomplished it solo and have earned my Private Pilot License. All this to say, I think that Ricardo is an awesome instructor and I am happy that I was paired up with him for training. Jay Vincent You will be shocked what you can accomplish in a day. We hit a patch of bad weather, and I was worried that Id be headed home without my license. And THANK YOU, CHOLENA!!! He is a polished provider of aviation training. Accelerated flight training is all we do! Name: Private Pilot Training. It was this aspect of my training that I believe kept me from going insane. I am so grateful to John and to the AFIT team and highly recommend their training services. It was a great and thoroughly enjoyable experience working with John. I want to sincerely thank you Tony for opening the wonderful world of flight! Sean is a well-skilled pilot and instructor. As you know I was a bit hesitant at first, but within the first day of the training it was clear that this was the right decision for me. (720) 646-2350 info@frontrangeflightschool.com. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and my flight instructor that provided me with the professional flight training to take me from a beginning student pilot to a certified private pilot. Now its time to go shopping for one of my own.. 1,000 Thanks, My Successful 14-Day Private Pilot Training. Ground Instruction. As you know, I started this learning curve a little later in life than most,at the young age of 77. In fact, I ended up flying over 40 hrs by the end of everything. I wont forget that moment and seeing his fist pump in the air as I taxied back after landing. The experience I had the last two weeks while working towards my Private Pilots License has been incredible. I started the program with zero hours of flight experience and without having ever even been in a small aircraft. We started working immediately. Thanks Guys. John is full of knowledge and was very eager to pass it on to his students. I cant possibly say enough positive things about my experience with Todd and the accelerated program. How quickly you complete the training is based on many factors . I started training almost a year ago with a couple different instructors. I was pleasantly shocked when Tony personally reached out within a few hours. A member of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), the Cessna Pilots Association, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Hope to see you again. I inquired with you about your availability nearby and explained to you my goals relative to my PPL. My instructor Sean went above and beyond to prepare me and with his help I was able to obtain my private pilots license in 2 weeks, even with less than ideal weather. At AeroGuard . Getting started with AFITwas easy, straight forward, and every detail was explained up front (no hidden strings). Now less than a month after Im taking delivery of my own Cirrus SR22 Turbo. I will recommend any busy professionals out there to go this route to earn their ratings from the CFIs with thousands of hours of experience while meeting their availability needs. Keeping my goals in his mind and helping me get to them was very much appreciated! If you are interested in the Airline Career Pilot Program, the best way to experience training at ATP and learn about our facilities is to schedule an Admissions Flight. Not having any experience is fine, this program is set up for those like myself. I could not be more pleased with the team at AFIT, especially Tony and Gil and their dedication to helping me finish my private pilot training. 10-Day Private Pilot Finish-Up Course / KSZP. Three months ago I decided to become a private pilot. . Both of these make regular tasks involved with flying difficult. I am so grateful for the training I have received. It was awesome. 15 Hours Solo. Mike did an excellent job of getting me through this course. My course was amazing and got me moving along way faster than I ever thought possible. Come the day of the check ride, I was nervous but felt I was equipped to give it my best shot and definitely way more prepared than my first day at AFIT. Tom has made this experience a wonderful one. Private Pilot Flyer. Being fully immersed in the course was definitely the best choice as it helped everything come together as I kept building day after day. He also said it was about essentially a perfect score, which is always good to hear. International Professional Flight Program. I past Private Pilot check ride with flying colors in a short period of time. His knowledge, experience and patience made me gain the confidence I needed to learn how to fly and pass the test. Cant wait to get the Instrument and multi-engine ratings. 3 years later, I decided to try a Part 141 school, but that meant carrying over only 9 (or 10%) of my aeronautical experience. In my experience, you just dont learn as much. He is a Great Instructor and a great person to be around which made my training not feel like a school but just another day with a friend who has great knowledge in aviation. All the hard work paid off and I passed my check ride! John instilled the skills and technique that I needed to accomplish any landings, at any given wind angle and speed. You must pass the basic medical exam that all applicants are required to undergo, certifying you meet the medical standards for safely operating an aircraft. I started the program with zero hours of flight experience and without having ever even been in a small aircraft. Everyones experience will be different, but I know AFIT will help you achieve your dream of becoming a pilot. My instructor Sean went above and beyond to prepare me not only for my check ride, but also to foster my love for flying. Apart from the flight training, I learned so much more from Jason, and if it was not for his added effort and persistence I dont think I would have achieved a solo flight in 6 days and my private pilot certificate in just 14days. Working with AFIT is as good as it sounds! That really helped me focus on the rest of the week. Ricardo and some of the other instructors were shocked that I had 60 hours logged and still hadnt soloed. AFIT helped my attain my life long goal at 58 and I couldnt imagine achieving this dream any other way. The training with AFIT is intense, but it is efficient, and I know that I am a safer, better pilot because of it. However, if you show up ready, and bring a positive attitude, you will be more than prepared for your check ride, and your future as a pilot. I was nervous to start this journey with AFIT because I knew it was going to be demanding and test me in ways Ive never experienced and I knew I had to be fully committed to the process in order to become successful. Fady was a great instructor who was not there to build hours, and genuinely wanted to see me receive my ppl. The easiest thing for Eric to do, would be to tell me that I wasnt destined to be a pilot and to move on. He has patience and insurmountable amount of experience. Overall the whole experience was great and I couldnt recommend AFIT enough! He could drop the Cherokee on a table cloth sized spot on the runway under any weather condition and demonstrate the PTS maneuvers with a precision that made me despair for a while that I would ever be able to meet the standards he set for me. In about 11 days, with your dedication, you will be ready to become a licensed private pilot. So many useful landmarks, stunning mountain strips, great WWII history, 10,000 runways, fields you could land in if you needed to, the Buttes and Folsom Lake for easy orientationheaven. He and I really enjoyed our time together and Im very glad I found the AFIT team. First off, huge thanks to my instructor, John T. for making the learning process as experiential as possible. My progression was very slow secondary to my CFIs schedule and my professional schedule. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal of learning how to fly. Give homework, then ask me questions the next day about topics from the home work. Over the course of two weeks, I went from 10.4 hours to almost 50 and a private pilots license to show for it! Flight Schools in Michigan. I had the benefit of coming to AFIT with ~33 hours in a Cessna 172 in 2011, and more recently, about another 8 hours between June-July this year flying in the busy New York airspace. The certificate is free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell) I am learning that in aviation and in life we have to adapt and overcome and that was my first lesson of the journey. We got along very well and I enjoyed our time together. John. We have a pass-rate on our check rides in excess of 98%! My AFIT instructor met me there and we started my flight training in that aircraft. Together you made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Without a doubt, choosing AFIT and Andy was the right choice for my training! In retrospect, Im glad I chose A.F.I.T. I took a flight lesson whenever I had the time and money. The Lincoln, CA location was great for learning due to its size and variable busyness. Before coming to training in Lincoln, I was worried about the weather because it was forecasted to rain. Im so happy I was able to get my license through this program without wasting time and additional resources on programs that are overly drawn out and that dont demand real progress and learning through intensive and personalized training.