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Our Training
As with everything in life that is truly worthwhile, training to
become a pilot requires a certain investment of time and money. Rest
assured. We’ll walk you through the program. Step by
step.
Take your first flight, the Discovery Flight, from Suburban
Aviation. You and your trained instructor will take an
approximately 30-minute-long flight to familiarize you with the
airplane, the airport and the general awe of taking the controls
of a safe, reliable Cessna aircraft for the first time.
Start your flight training with the computer-based
instruction (CBI) program. This interactive program works hand
in hand with your actual flight experience – allowing you to
prepare for your next flight before you even take off.
Get your aviation medical certificate. This routine medical
exam is a head-to-toe check of your general health. There are
few health limitations to earning your pilot certificate. For
specific questions regarding health and flying, call your local
CPC. They can recommend an aviation medical doctor.
Make your first solo flight. Once you’ve reached a certain
point in your CBI lessons and flight training, and your
instructor feels you are ready, you will take your first solo
flight.
Fine-tune your skills. During this time, you will gain
experience as you expand upon everything you learned prior to
your first solo flight, both with an instructor and on your own.
Typically, students end up flying between 40 and 70 hours, about
half of which is solo.
Take your written exam. Thanks to Cessna’s CBI program,
you’ve been learning as you go. Now you’ll put all this useful
information to use.
Take your check ride. When your instructor decides you’re
ready, you’ll meet with an FAA-designated examiner for an oral
and flight exam. Your extensive flight and ground training will
fully prepare you to ace your check ride and earn your pilot’s
certificate.
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