St Charles Flying Service
St Charles Flying Service
TRAINING COURSES
WHAT WE OFFER
Our dedicated team of expert instructors will guide you from your very first introduction to aviation through every milestone of your flight training, transforming you from a complete beginner into a confident, fully-qualified pilot ready to take command of the skies and achieve your aviation dreams.
Private Pilot License
➢ Get your Private Pilot License (PPL) to fly single-engine aircraft
➢ Perfect for recreational flying and weekend trips
➢ Course includes( Ground Training, Flight maneuvers, Weather knowledge)
➢ Build expertise to become a safe, competent pilot.
Training Requirements
Must-Have Requirements:
➢ Minimum age: 17 years
➢ Valid medical certificate (3rd class minimum)
➢ English language proficiency
➢ Pass background check
Minimum 40 hours total flight time
➢ 20 hours with an instructor
➢ 10 hours solo flight time
➢ 3 hours night flying
➢ 3 hours of instrument training
➢ 3 hours cross-country with instructor
➢ 5 hours solo cross-country
Have some more questions on getting your private?
Private Pilot License
➢ Get your Private Pilot License (PPL) to fly single-engine aircraft
➢ Perfect for recreational flying and weekend trips
➢ Course includes( Ground Training, Flight maneuvers, Weather knowledge)
➢ Build expertise to become a safe, competent pilot.
Training Requirements
Must-Have Requirements:
➢ Minimum age: 17 years
➢ Valid medical certificate (3rd class minimum)
➢ English language proficiency
➢ Pass background check
Minimum 40 hours total flight time
➢ 20 hours with an instructor
➢ 10 hours solo flight time
➢ 3 hours night flying
➢ 3 hours of instrument training
➢ 3 hours cross-country with instructor
➢ 5 hours solo cross-country
Have some more questions on getting your private?
Instrument Pilot License
➢ Earn your instrument rating (IR) to fly in challenging conditions
➢ Navigate safely through clouds and low visibility
➢ Training courses on instrument navigation, approaches, and advanced weather theory
➢ Become an even better pilot through trusting your instruments
Training Requirements
Prerequisites:
➢ Hold a valid Private Pilot License
➢Current medical certificate
➢ Be able to read/speak English
Minimum 40 hours of instrument time:
➢ 15 hours with an instructor
➢ 3 hours of instrument training within 2 months of test
➢ 50 hours of cross-country PIC time
➢ One cross-country IFR flight (250nm+)
➢ 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument conditions
Have some more question on getting your instrument license?
Instrument Pilot License
➢ Earn your instrument rating (IR) to fly in challenging conditions
➢ Navigate safely through clouds and low visibility
➢ Training courses on instrument navigation, approaches, and advanced weather theory
➢ Become an even better pilot through trusting your instruments
Training Requirements
Prerequisites:
➢ Hold a valid Private Pilot License
➢Current medical certificate
➢ Be able to read/speak English
Minimum 40 hours of instrument time:
➢ 15 hours with an instructor
➢ 3 hours of instrument training within 2 months of test
➢ 50 hours of cross-country PIC time
➢ One cross-country IFR flight (250nm+)
➢ 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument conditions
Have some more question on getting your instrument license?
Commercial Pilot License
➢ Get your Commercial Pilot License (CPL) to fly professionally
➢ Qualify to fly for hire and operate commercial flights
➢ Advanced training includes (complex
* Complex aircraft systems:
* High-performance operations
* Sophisticated flight planning
* Commercial maneuvers
* Multi-engine operations
➢ Develop professional-level judgement and decision-making skills
Training Requirements
Prerequisites:
➢ Must be 18 years old
➢ Hold private pilot license
➢ Valid 2nd class medical or higher
➢ English proficiency
➢ Instrument rating (for airplane category)
Minimum 250 hours total time including:
➢ 100 hours PIC time
➢ 50 hours cross-country
➢ 20 hours flight instruction
➢ 10 hours solo or PIC time in complex aircraft
➢ 10 hours instrument training
➢ 5 hours night VFR with 10 takeoffs/landings
Have some more questions on getting your commercial?
Commercial Pilot License
➢ Get your Commercial Pilot License (CPL) to fly professionally
➢ Qualify to fly for hire and operate commercial flights
➢ Advanced training includes (complex
* Complex aircraft systems:
* High-performance operations
* Sophisticated flight planning
* Commercial maneuvers
* Multi-engine operations
➢ Develop professional-level judgement and decision-making skills
Training Requirements
Prerequisites:
➢ Must be 18 years old
➢ Hold private pilot license
➢ Valid 2nd class medical or higher
➢ English proficiency
➢ Instrument rating (for airplane category)
Minimum 250 hours total time including:
➢ 100 hours PIC time
➢ 50 hours cross-country
➢ 20 hours flight instruction
➢ 10 hours solo or PIC time in complex aircraft
➢ 10 hours instrument training
➢ 5 hours night VFR with 10 takeoffs/landings
Have some more questions on getting your commercial?
CFI/CFII Pilot License
CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
➢ Teach new pilots
➢ Build flight hours
➢ Share aviation knowledge
CFII (Instrument Instructor)
➢ Train pilots for instruments flights
➢ Teach advanced skills on instrument approaches, radio navigation etc...
➢ Navigate challenging wealth
Want to know exactly what's required to get your instrument license?
CFI/CFII Pilot License
CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
➢ Teach new pilots
➢ Build flight hours
➢ Share aviation knowledge
CFII (Instrument Instructor)
➢ Train pilots for instruments flights
➢ Teach advanced skills on instrument approaches, radio navigation etc...
➢ Navigate challenging wealth
Want to know exactly what's required to get your instrument license?
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6016 Portage Road, Portage Des Sioux, Missouri
63373 United States
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