Flight Instruction
Bay Land Aviation's flight school has been safely instructing student pilots for 43 years. Our flight instructors offer training for prospective pilots looking to pursue their private, instrument, commercial, and certified flight instructor rating.
Private Pilot Rating
Requirements
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Be able to read, speak, and write English
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Be 17 years old
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Pass the required FAA Knowledge Test (70% or better)
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Have a total of 40 hours of flight time
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Have a minimum of 20 hours with a CFI
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Have a minimum of 10 hours solo
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Have a minimum of 10 hours cross country
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Pass a required oral exam and practical test
The estimated cost for obtaining your Private Pilot's rating is $6,000.00
Instrument Rating
Requirements
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Be 18 years old
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Pass the required FAA Knowledge Test (70% or better)
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Aeronautical Experience of:
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At least 50 hours cross country (10 in fixed wing)
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40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (15 from instructor)
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3 hours flight training within 60 days preceding the practical test
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Instrument training of cross country flight procedures specific to the airplane consisting of
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250 nautical miles along airways or ATC direction
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Instrument approach at each airport
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Three different kind of approaches with use of navigation systems
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Maximum of 30 hours in a simulator if part 142 approved
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Maximum of 20 hours in a simulator if part 141 approved
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The estimated cost for obtaining your Instrument rating is $2,000.00
Commercial Rating
Requirements
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Be at least 18 years old
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Be able to read, speak, and write English
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Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
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Have at least 35 hours ground training
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Have at least 120 hours Flight Training
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Pass Stage Checks
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Pass an FAA knowledge test
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Pass an FAA practical test
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The estimated cost for obtaining your Commercial Pilot's rating is $2,200.00
Instructor Rating
Requirements
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Hold a Commercial (and Instrument Rating) or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
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40 hours of ground training
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25 hours of flight training
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Demonstrate instruction proficiency in spins
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Pass Stage Checks
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Pass two FAA knowledge tests
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Pass a practical test
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The estimated cost for obtaining your Instructor Pilot's rating is $3,000.00