Sporty's Academy, Inc.
Flight Training Department
Ab Initio Commercial Pilot Course
RECREATIONAL PILOT | PRIVATE PILOT | INSTRUMENT RATING | COMMERCIAL PILOT
The Sporty's Academy Ab Initio Commercial Pilot Course is approved under Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 141. The Training Course Outline provides for the following average times. Students who attain the required proficiency and ability may graduate with less instruction and flight time as long as the FAR 141 regulatory minimums have been completed. A student who holds a Recreational Certificate can expect to deduct approximately $3500 from the cost of the Ab Initio Commercial Pilot Course. Flight and instructional times would be reduced by the times listed in the Recreational Pilot Certification Course.
Ground Instruction
62.3 Hours self tutorial and individual instruction using the Sporty's Private Pilot and Instrument Rating Video Courses in preparation for the Private Pilot, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Knowledge Tests.
Flight Instruction
137.8 Hours airplane dual instruction
33.9 Hours simulator dual instruction
58.0 Hours solo/pilot in command
55.8 Hours preflight and postflight discussion
Costs
138.4 Hours Cessna 152 $6,781.60
38.2 Hours Cessna 172P $2,788.60
19.2 Hours Beech Bonanza A36 $2,976.00
33.9 Hours Frasca simulator $1,559.40
239.2 Hours instruction $5,980.00
49.5 Hours instruction preparation for knowledge tests $1237.50
5.0 Hours total Cessna 152, 172P & Beech Bonanza A36
for Practical Tests $334.00
Practical Test Fees $300.00
Computer Based Knowledge Test fees $200.00
Total cost $22,157.10