Flight Training
        
        
            Eglin Aero Club Ratings and Certificates
        
        
            VA TRAINING BENEFITS:Post 9/11 GI BILL and 60% of  the Montgomery GI BILL can be used towards ratings other than the private pilot course. 
        
        
            
Training
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        - PRIVATE PILOT COURSE
- The FAA approved Part 141 course requires a minimum of 35 hours flight time (20 dual and 15 solo). The Cessna Skyhawk (C-172) is the school's basic trainer. Ground school is completed online and self paced. The student will have acces to the course for one year.
 Average Cost: $13,500 *estimate
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        - COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSE
- After successfull completion of the Private Pilot course, training leads to to an instrument rating and a commercial pilot license - the minimum qualification for employment as a pilot. Commercial Pilot Requirements (Additional flight training):
 Total Commercial Course: 190 hours
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        - INSTRUMENT RATING
- This FAA Approved test course requires 35 hours minimum dual instruction. A ground school is conducted in conjunction with the flight course.
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        - FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
- FAA certified flight instructors are available for single and instrument pilot courses. Mature, highly experienced instructors provide all instruction.
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            NEXT SAFETY MEETING:
        
            6:00PM Thursday, November 13, 2025
        
        
            at
            Eglin Yacht Club