The FAA establishes the following minimum requirements for the Sport Pilot Certificate, Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Rating:
SPORT PILOT
20 Hours
15 Hours Dual Instruction
5 Hours Solo Flight
Pass a FAA Written Exam
Pass a Practical Exam
PRIVATE PILOT
40 Hours
20 Hours Dual Instruction
Pass a FAA Written Exam
Pass a Practical Exam
Instrument Rating
40 hours total instrument time
15 hours of instrument instruction
Pass a FAA knowledge test
Pass a FAA practical test
Commercial Pilot Cetificate
250 total flight hours
Complex Aircraft Endorsement
10 hours (min) Flight Instruction
Pass a FAA knowledge test
Pass FAA oral test
Pass a FAA practical test
Certified Flight Instructor
Hold a current Commercial (SEL) certificate
Conduct flight training as appropriate
Pass a FAA Fundamentals of Instructing test
Pass a FAA knowledge test
Pass a FAA practical test
CFI - Instrument (CFII)
Hold a current CFI certificate
Conduct flight training as appropriate
Pass a FAA knowledge test
Pass a FAA practical test
Tail Wheel and Complex Training
Chesapeake Aviation provides the training necessary to develop the skills to operate a Complex or Tail Wheel aircraft. Training consists of:
Ground Training on aircraft systems and operation
Flight training to develop skills unique to these aircraft.
Building the appropriate experience to meet insurance solo requirements (see rental page)
Ground Instruction Ground Training consists of a comprehensive course of instruction applicable to the training course. Topics covered include:
Aircraft systems
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
Federal Aviation Regulations
Navigation and Airspace
Weather
Aeronautical Decision Making and Aviation Safety
Ground Training Classes Chesapeake Aviation offers a comprehensive Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, and Instrument Pilot Ground Training course for those preferring a classroom environment. This Private Pilot course is 4 weeks long and the Instrument Pilot course is 6 weeks long. Each course meets 2 nights a week. Training Materials Chesapeake Aviation utilizes training materials purchased through Jeppesen, ASA, and others to ensure only quality training material is provided. The package includes all books and materials necessary to acquire the required knowledge applicable to the associated course of instruction. The package also includes necessary materials for FAA Knowledge Test preparation.