Training Programs
General Pilot Training Requirements
Regardless of what level of pilot certificate you desire, there are minimum eligibility requirements that must be met. To begin training with FlyTech you must:
- Students can start training at age 14, however you must be 16 to solo, and 17 to earn a certificate.
- read, speak, write, and understand the English language
In addition, to complete the desired practical exams and earn your certificate you must:
- have a valid driver’s license or obtain the minimum medical certificate required for your certification
The following sections outline the specific requirements for each of the different certificates available through FlyTech Pilot Academy
Private Pilot Certificate
The most popular certificate is the traditional Private Pilot Certificate. The Private Pilot is the pathway most student pilots take as they invest time, energy, and money into the process of learning to fly. This license requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight training.
The Private Pilot is the least restrictive of the three certificates.
The Private Pilot certificate is the pathway to advanced pilot certificates. Pilots with a Private Pilot certificate and who are career-minded, can pursue the advanced certificates (Instrument, Commercial, and Certified Flight Instructor Certificates) and get paid to fly.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING YOUR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE:
- Must log at least 40 hours of flight time, including at least 20 hours of flight training from a flight instructor and 10 hours of solo time, 5 of which need to be cross-country to include one solo cross- country of at least 150 nautical miles.
- Is required to complete 3 hours of cross-country flying as well as 3 hours of night flying, with 1 cross- country flight of over 100 nautical miles (NM) and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop at an airport.
- Must complete 3 hours of flight utilizing their instruments, completing straight and level flight, airspeed climbs and descents, heading turns, attitude recovery, radio contact and the use of navigation and radar services as necessary.
- Must perform 3 hours of flight training with their instructor to ready themselves for their practical exam test within 60 days of the exam’s date.
- Is required to complete 10 hours of solo flight time, including 5 hours of solo cross-country time, one cross-country flight of 150 NM with a full stop landing at three different points. The flight must involve a straight-line distance of more than 50 NM between the takeoff and landing locations and three takeoffs and landings to a full stop at a tower-controlled airport.
Sport Pilot Certificate
This version of a pilot’s license is relatively new (2004). It was created for people who desire to fly one or two seat aircraft that are smaller, lighter, and easier to fly. The Sport Pilot is limited to planes with lower take off weight (smaller, lighter aircraft) with no more than two seats. Sport pilots require a minimum of 20 hours of flight training.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING YOUR SPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE:
- Log a minimum 20 hours of total flight time.
- Complete 15 hours of dual instruction flight time with a flight instructor.
- Complete 2 hours of dual cross-country time with a flight instructor.
- Complete 5 hours of solo flight time.
- Complete at least one solo cross-country with a total distance of over 75 nm to two different destinations to a full-stop landing. At least one leg of this cross-country must be over 25 nm.
- Have received 3 hours of dual instruction in the preceding 60 days before the practical test.
- Pass an oral and practical flight test, which will be conducted by and FAA designated examiner in accordance with the FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards.
Instrument Training
Take Your Flying to the Next Level
Earning your Instrument Rating enhances your ability to fly safely in low-visibility conditions and under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Our structured training program ensures you gain the skills needed for precise navigation, advanced flight planning, and weather management.
Why Train with Us?
Enhanced Safety – Fly confidently in clouds, rain, and low visibility.
Greater Flexibility – Reduce weather-related delays and expand your flying options.
Professional-Level Skills – Improve precision flying and ATC communication.
Career Advancement – A required step for pilots pursuing commercial aviation.
Train in Your Airplane $60/hour
- Train in your own aircraft with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
- One-time $249 registration and insurance fee applies.
- Instrument and Commercial dual training rate.
Train in Our Airplane $185/hour
- Wet rate (includes fuel).
- Not included: 9% sales tax applies to aircraft rental (not fuel or CFI).
- CFI hourly rate: $60 for Instrument and Commercial dual time.
Full-Motion Flight Simulator $50/hour
- Certified for Instrument Training with 6-Pack & G1000 avionics.
- Located in St. Joseph, MO.
- Yoke and stick configurations available for dual time only.
Travel Training TBD/hour
- CFIs will travel within 60 miles of KSTJ for training in your aircraft.
- Travel rates depend on time and location.
- An aircraft can also be flown to your local airport at standard rates.
Aircraft & Avionics
SLING Avionics
✔ Garmin G3X Touch EFIS
✔ Garmin G5 with integral battery
✔ Garmin GTN 650
✔ Angle of Attack indicator
✔ Internal Red LED Cabin Light
Equipment
✔ Rotax 912 ULS (100 hp) & Rotax 912iS
✔ Whirlwind Carbon Fiber Prop
✔ Automatic Carb Heat & Electrically Operated Pitch Trim
✔ Aileron and Elevator Pushrod Controls
for more details on our Instrument Training program.
Training Equipments
MCX SM
The experience gained in our simulators, classrooms, and cockpit equips our students with the calmness and composure needed for any situation.
N900FT
The Sling LSA N900FT! This modern light sport aircraft, built in 2023 by Sling Aircraft (PTY) Ltd, is perfect for flight training and recreational flying.
ForeFlight
FlyTech is a Foreflight school. Safety meets convenience with a sophisticated runway and obstacle analysis along with flight records and access to FlyTechs airplane handbook, pre-flight documents, and digital SOP’s for the flight school on the student and CFI’s iPads. As a Foreflight school, we will be able to see all student logs, records, and usage data to monitor how students are progressing. This data is also valuable for business forecasting. Foreflight will be included in the students’ tuition.
In and Out of Cockpit video
The FlyTech VIRB Ultra 30 Aviation In-Cockpit Bundle is designed to enhance your flight experience by seamlessly integrating high-quality video and audio recording. This bundle includes a stereo headset audio cable, allowing pilot-to-pilot communications and air traffic control transmissions to be embedded directly into your recordings. To ensure clear, distortion-free visuals, a propeller filter is included, eliminating the propeller blur often seen in in-flight footage and photos. Additionally, the lightweight cage mount provides a compact and secure way to install the VIRB Ultra 30 inside the cockpit, making it the perfect companion for capturing every moment in the air with FlyTech.
Key Features of Our Aircraft
Advanced Avionics
Our airplanes are equipped with state-of-the-art avionics systems, ensuring precision navigation and enhanced safety.
Fuel Efficiency
Designed with sustainability in mind, our aircraft offer superior fuel efficiency, reducing environmental impact.
High Performance
Experience unmatched performance with powerful engines and aerodynamic designs that deliver exceptional speed and agility.
Comfort and Luxury
From spacious cabins to luxurious interiors, our airplanes provide a comfortable and premium flying experience.
What Our Pilots Say
Flying the Sling NGT with FlyTech was an exhilarating experience. The aircraft’s reliability and performance are unmatched!
The Sling NGT was a joy to fly. FlyTech’s attention to detail made my training seamless and enjoyable.
As an aviation enthusiast, I was thrilled by the availability. The team truly understands a pilot’s needs.
The avionics and technology in the Sling NGT are next-level! This aircraft is packed with innovation. Anyone would be impressed by its advanced features.
As a pilot, I’ve experienced firsthand how Avi Technology enhances the Sling NGT. The advanced avionics, efficiency, and safety features make a noticeable difference. Adding real-world applications.