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PILOT PROGRAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Silverhawk Aviation Academy offers several flexible training programs to meet your individual goals. Are you looking for a career or are you flying for fun? Are you paying for training with private funding or traditional student loans? Will you be able to train full-time or part-time? These are a few of the questions you should answer before you decide which program works best for you. 

If you're learning to fly for recreation, please meet with a member of our staff about getting your private rating. 

Click here for a list of Aviation Medical Examiners throughout Idaho. You can use the FAA's Designee Locator Search to find a physician near you.

PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM

Certificates

Find the plan that's right for you.

Silverhawk Aviation Academy offers several flexible training programs to meet your individual goals. Are you looking for a career as an agriculture pilot, commercial airlines pilot or are you flying for fun? Are you paying for training with private funding or traditional students loans? Will you be able to train full-time or part-time? These are a few of the questions you should answer before you decide which program works best for you.

 

If you're learning to fly for recreation, please meet with a member of our staff about getting your private rating. 

FAA APPROVAL 

Part 141 & Part 61

Silverhawk Aviation Academy is an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school in Idaho. Part 141 schools are audited regularly by the FAA and must have an FAA-approved syllabus and course of study. We are subject to performance rates to maintain authorization to train under Part 141. In addition, Veteran’s benefit (VA) eligibility and some financial aid programs qualify only under Part 141.

 

It is possible to learn under Part 61 rules. Training under Part 61 can offer more flexibility in lesson content and sequence, which can be beneficial for part-time students.  

 

*Since Part 61 and Part 141 requirements vary, we will enroll you in the program that suits your financial needs.

FAA AIRPLANE RATINGS

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Private

Part 141

Cessna 172

Student Registration Fee                           

Textbooks & Pilot supplies                        

Dual Training - 30 hours                            

Solo Training - 5 hours                                

Ground Instruction – 35 hours                    

Computerized FAA written exam                    

FAA Examiner's Fee                                     

**Aircraft Insurance:                                  

Approximate Total:

$11,000*

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Commercial w/ Instrument

Part 141 Instrument Rating 

Cessna 172

Textbooks & Pilot supplies                         

35 Instr. dual hours in the 172                      

10 Instr. ground hours                                     

45 Comm. dual hours in the 172                

10 Comm. complex hours in the 172RG        

30 Solo hours in the 172                            

10 Comm. ground hours                              

Computerized FAA written exams (2)             

FAA Examiner's Fee (2)                           

Approximate Total:

$30,000*

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Certified Flight Instructor

Part 141

Cessna 172

Textbooks & Pilot supplies                        

15 hours dual                                         

Computerized FAA written exams (2)           

FAA Examiner's Fee                                     

Approximate Total:

$5,000*

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Certified Flight Instructor With Instrument

Part 141

Cessna 172

5 dual hours                                           

15 hours ground instruction                          

Computerized FAA written exam                    

FAA Examiner's Fee                                    

Approximate Total:

$3,000*

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Multi-Engine

Multi-Engine

Part 61

Piper Seminole

Textbooks & Pilot supplies                             

10 dual hours                                       

5 hours ground instruction                            

FAA Examiner's Fee                                     

Recommended time is about ten hours

Approximate Total:

$5,500

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Instructional Rates

Instructional Rates

Hourly Breakdown

Ontario:

C-172 Dual:                                               $220

C-172 CFI Dual:                                         $240

C-172 Solo:                                               $190

C-172RG Dual:                                          $280

Multi-Engine Dual:                                       $425

Ground Instruction:                                         $50

CFI Ground Instruction:                                   $55

Multi-Engine Ground Instruction:                        $60
 

Caldwell:

C-172 Dual:                                               $230

C-172 CFI Dual:                                         $250

C-172 Solo:                                               $200

C-172RG Dual:                                          $290

Multi-Engine Dual:                                       $425

Ground Instruction:                                         $50

CFI Ground Instruction:                                   $55

Multi-Engine Ground Instruction:                        $60

Approximate Total:

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* Completion times and costs are based on FAA minimums and Silverhawk Aviation Academy makes no implied or explicit guarantee as to time or cost required to complete any rating. Prices subject to change.   

** Aircraft insurance is an additional fee if not already previously enrolled with Silverhawk.

Compare us to flight schools around the country. We are confident you will find Silverhawk Aviation Academy to be one of the most reputable and affordable options around. Email us at fly@silverhawkaviation.net if you have any questions or concerns about finding the best flight program for you.

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