Private Pilot - The private pilot certificate is the certificate held by the majority of active pilots. It allows command of any aircraft (subject to appropriate ratings) for any non-commercial purpose, and gives almost unlimited authority to fly under visual flight rules (VFR).  As a private pilot you will be allowed to fly at day or night and can carry passengers.  For more details on prices and training CLICK HERE!  

Instrument Pilot - This course will develop the knowledge and skills to fly an aircraft on instruments. An instrument rating is required to fly under instrument flight rules which allows a pilot to fly in adverse weather conditions, in or near clouds and in low visibility.  To obtain an instrument rating, the pilot must learn how to control the aircraft using only instruments, operate within the national airspace system, gain a better understanding of weather and its effects on the aircraft and its systems. For more details on prices and training CLICK HERE!  

Complex Aircraft Endorsement - A complex aircraft is defined as having a moveable pitch propeller (constant speed), retractable landing gear and wing flaps. To fly such an aircraft you need proper training and an endorsement in the back of your logbook. The complex endorsement is required as part of the commercial pilot license (CPL).

Commercial Pilot - Training for the commercial pilot certificate focuses on a better understanding of aircraft systems and a higher standard of airmanship. A commercial pilot may be compensated for flying and is a necessary step to a career as a professional pilot.

Certified Flight Instructor - A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft.  To become a CFI one must hold at least an instrument and commercial pilot certificate. Individuals wishing obtain a CFI rating are additionally required to hold an instrument rating in the desired category and class.

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - This course is designed to take a holder of a Certified Flight Instructor single or multi engine airplane rating to completion of the Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) rating

Spin Qualification and Upset Recovery - Upset Recovery Training is designed for pilots of all skill levels wanting to learn more about stall, unusual attitude recovery and spin prevention. You’ll receive comprehensive ground, flight and post-flight instruction on situations from stalls to unusual attitude recovery.

Flight Reviews - Biannual Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Takeoff/Landing Proficiency Check and Rental Check-Outs.   

(Please refer to Federal Aviation Regulations for complete requirements for ratings)
Federal Aviation Regulations

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1764 Entrance Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Only 15 minutes off interstate 35, exit 188

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