Part 61

⦁ Flexible scheduling

Some people have full time jobs and can only fly Saturday evenings

Some people have time and money where they can fly every day

We can work with either types

⦁ We can pace to each student

If someone can not perform steep turns to standards we can keep working on that to build a solid foundation before moving on...or we can go to and skill then circle back

⦁ Time spent on each maneuver can be adjusted based on needs

⦁ Requirements to test are structured

⦁ Instructors are allowed to teach with their style as long as in the end they can pass FAA standards

⦁ No stage checks

⦁ We can fly on blue sky days, calm dark nights, or go above thin clouds

⦁ We can teach instrument flying for private pilots while doing log time...this gives you a greater understanding of aviation and a 'leg up' when working on your instrument rating later

- Some instructors and schools can use a flexible structure to 'milk' hours...watch out

Hour Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours for private pilot.

Minimum of 50 hours of cross-country flight for instrument rating.

Minimum of 250 hours for commercial pilot.

Best Fit

For those that have jobs, kids, or school to attend.