Private Pilot FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE INFORMATION
EXCELLENCE IN AVIATION TRAINING SINCE 1975
FAA PART 141 APPROVED FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER Century Air, Inc. ∙ 19 Wright Way ∙ Essex County Airport ∙ Fairfield, N.J. 07004 www.centuryair.com ∙ info@centuryair.com ∙ (973) 575-4800
Century Air is a unique flight training center offering the most professional avia on training programs available in general avia on today. We are an experienced FAA Part 141 Approved school providing our students with the utmost in comprehensive courses, guidelines and accountability. At Century Air we offer a wide range of flight instruc on; from private pilot training through airline transport pilot, instructor training and advanced career training. We provide educa onal programs that are structured, well-organized and proven effec ve. “When I began learning to fly over fi y years ago, I discovered there was a deficiency in general avia on training, which unfortunately s ll exists today. I have always believed flight training should be an educa onal endeavor although very few flight schools approach it as such. For this reason, I founded Century Air in 1975 and over the years have built the school into the educa onal and professional facility I have always envisioned flight training should be.” “Guided by many years in all aspects of avia on and thousands of hours of flight experience, my philosophy has always been ‘Quality from the ground up.’ Quality Training and Quality Service - that’s what it’s all about.” Richard A. Greene
President and CEO, Century Air Designated FAA Pilot Examiner American Airlines Captain, Re red FAA Safety Team Representa ve (promo ng safety through educa on)
ATP Airplane SEL/MEL, A-310, B-727, CE-500, Convair 240, 340, 440, DC-3, Lear Jet, Mar n 202/404, Commercial Airplane Single and Mul -engine Sea, Rotorcra , Helicopter and Gyroplane, Glider, Lighter-than-Air Free Balloon
As a student of Century Air you will have the highest level of training and support necessary to develop into a safe, confident and proficient pilot. Whether you desire to fly for personal pleasure or as a career, you will not find a more comprehensive and professional training program, a be er staff of flight instructors, a higher standard of aircra maintenance, or a higher success rate of qualified pilot graduates.
To maximize the overall learning process, at Century Air we u lize computerized interac ve training, individualized instruc on and modern simulator training. All of this occurs in a professional and produc ve environment, making the most of the student’s me in the air and on the ground. Once you have made the decision to learn to fly, the next step is to make an appointment to visit our training center. The orienta on process provides every prospec ve student with an individual consulta on to introduce you to our school and programs. Each student will be educated on the core competencies and educaonal investment of becoming a pilot before enrolling in any program or making any financial or scheduling commitments. We look forward to offering you the finest programs available in general avia on training! There is an inherent life-long and career-long value in selec ng the right flight training school. Century Air, Excellence In Avia on Training. Essex County Airport, New Jersey, USA.
PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE FAA PART 141 APPROVED COURSE OBJECTIVE: To obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronau cal experience necessary to meet the requirements for a Private Pilot Cer ficate - Airplane, Single-Engine Land. STUDENT INFORMATION and COURSE OVERVIEW: Century Air offers an open enrollment policy allowing students to begin training as soon as the ini al enrollment requirements are met. TO ENROLL IN THE COURSE: · · · · ·
A end a consulta on and enrollment at the flight training center Complete and submit the student enrollment applica on Provide proper iden fica on and proof of U.S. Ci zenship* Deposit the first tui on payment Purchase the course books and materials (private pilot kit)
PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST FLIGHT LESSON: ·
Obtain FAA Medical Cer fica on (minimum Class III Medical) and student pilot cer ficate
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Receive TSA Approval (non-U.S. ci zens only)*
DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING: ·
Century Air u lizes Jeppesen academic materials for the majority of the training in conjunc on with the Century Air 141 Approved Course Syllabus. The course consists of a variety of self-study assignments, flight lessons (solo and dual), ground lessons, stage checks and stage exams. The Century Air syllabus fully describes the objec ves, standards and measurable stages of accomplishment for each lesson.
TESTS AND CHECKS: ·
In accordance with the Federal Avia on Regula ons (FAR) Part 141, this course includes three required stage checks which are conducted by the Chief Instructor or designee at the conclusion of each stage. In addi on, each student will complete stage wri en exams as described in the course syllabus.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLO FLIGHT: ·
Student must be at least 16 years of age
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Student must hold a Student Pilot Cer ficate and at least a Class III Medical Cer ficate
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Student must complete a pre-solo wri en exam
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Student must have an insurance policy in effect for non-owned aircra and liability coverage
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Student must obtain the proper endorsements from his/her flight instructor a er successfully comple ng the training required for solo flight in the private pilot course syllabus
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION/GRADUATION: · ·
Student must be 17 years of age, or older Student must obtain the proper endorsements from his/her flight instructor a er successfully comple ng the training outlined in the private pilot syllabus for gradua on of this course. A cer ficate of course comple on/gradua on will be issued by Century Air.
* Federal Regula ons require that all flight training applicants present proof of U.S. Ci zenship for enrollment in a flight training program. Proof of Ci zenship may be established by presenta on of U.S. Passport or original birth cer ficate and government issue photo iden fica on. Non-U.S. ci zens must obtain TSA approval to receive flight training in the U.S. If you are not a U.S. ci zen, informa on will be provided to you on how to apply for approval. Students must be fluent in the English language (able to read, write, speak and understand).
PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE An applicant for the Private Pilot Cer ficate will be required by FAR Part 141 to complete a minimum of 35 flight hours (25 hours of flight instruc on / 10 hours of solo flight) and 30 hours of ground instruc on. These are the minimum requirements, however, most students will take 65 or more flight hours to complete this course. The course as listed below is an es mate, and is not a guarantee of a cer ficate. This course may also be conducted under Part 61 of the FAR’s if beneficial to the student. Century Air offers a variety of aircra for training. Basic training for a private pilot is most commonly conducted in a Cessna 172P model aircra . Students may transi on to a more advanced aircra in Stage II of their training, or choose to conduct all of their training in a more advanced aircra , if desired (see below). PRIVATE PILOT COURSE COSTS (CESSNA 172P): 25 Hrs Flight Instruc on @ $282/Hr 10 Hrs Solo Flight @ $196/Hr 30 Hrs Ground Instruc on @ $86/Hr Course Books and Supplies FAA Wri en Test Applicable Tax
$ 7,050 $ 1,960 $ 2,580 $ 650 $ 175 $ 150
TOTAL (Minimum 35 hours)
$ 12,565
Average Addi onal Training Time: 30 Hrs Flight Instruc on @ $282/Hr
$ 8,460
TOTAL (Average of 65 hours):
$ 21,100
Course tui on payments may be paid in deposits of:
$ 1,800
CESSNA 172P
ADVANCED AIRCRAFT AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING:
Cessna 172SP
C172SP - G1000 Glass Cockpit
Cirrus SR-20
When using a more advanced aircra for this course, training costs will be increased and es mated as follows: Cessna 172SP (FAA Minimum 35 Hours) - $ 13,200 (Average 65 Hours) - $ 22,200 Cessna 172SP G1000 Glass Cockpit TAA (FAA Minimum 35 Hours) - $ 13,900 (Average 70 Hours) - $ 25,100 Cirrus SR-20 TAA (FAA Minimum 35 Hours) - $ 16,900 (Average 80 Hours) - $ 34,600 Students may also use their personally owned aircra for training in this course. Prices for instruc on will vary depending on the performance and complexity of the aircra . Note: A fuel surcharge may be added to the cost of the aircra per hour based on the current fuel price per gallon at KCDW airport. Please inquire at the me of enrollment and during the course of training for current fuel surcharges (if applicable). All prices contained herein are subject to change without no ce.
PRIVATE PILOT COURSE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
Upon enrollment in the Private Pilot Course, you will be provided with a Private Pilot Kit including the following books and materials:
Private Pilot Kit
Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual Jeppesen FAR/AIM Student E6B Flight Naviga on Computer Private Pilot Syllabus & Safety Procedures Student Progress Chart Airman Cer fica on Standards (ACS) On-Line Learn To Fly Course Aircra Manual (POH)
Oral Exam Guide Pilot Logbook Naviga on Plo er Stage Exams* Course Diploma* Fuel Strainer Fuel Level Tester Aircra Checklist
*To be administered/awarded by Century Air It is recommended that students wear headsets during flight training. There are a variety of headsets to choose from including David Clark, Telex, Bose, Lightspeed etc... David Clark headsets may be purchased from Century Air at a reduced rate for all students.
FAA FLIGHT AND WRITTEN TESTING: FAA Flight Test - Upon successful comple on of all course elements, students will receive an endorsement from their instructor to take the FAA Prac cal Test, also known as the Flight Test or Check Ride. The flight test consists of an oral exam and flight in the aircra , and is administered by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). Each Designated Pilot Examiner works independently, and students will pay a pre-determined fee directly to the DPE upon commencement of the flight test. Flight test fees are not included in the course costs as listed in the brochure. FAA Wri en Exam - Students will be required to pass an FAA Private Pilot wri en exam during the course of training. Century Air is an FAA Wri en Tes ng Center for all FAA and FCC Exams and all tes ng is conducted on-site. The study materials and prac ce tests will be provided in the course materials. Students must score a minimum of 80% on prac ce wri en exams to receive an endorsement to take the FAA exam. The FAA requires a 70% minimum score to pass. AIRCRAFT INSURANCE: To be eligible to solo an aircra during this course, students are required to obtain a rental insurance policy which covers the student for non-owned aircra coverage and liability. Students may choose from a variety of insurance companies which provide non-owned coverage including (but not limited to) AOPA, Avemco, and EAA. More informa on on how to apply as well as minimum coverage requirements will be prior to the first solo flight. Insurance premiums vary and are not included in course pricing. Students can expect to pay an average of $750-900 for an annual policy. COURSE DURATION and SCHEDULING: Students will be assigned an individual instructor based on the student’s personal availability whether enrolled in a part- me or full- me course. Students can expect to complete the course within 6-8 months on a partme schedule (2-3 lessons per week) or within 3-4 months on a full- me schedule (4-5 lessons per week). Century Air also offers accelerated courses* which allow the student to complete the training in less me. * Accelerated courses should be scheduled approximately one month in advance of the training start date.
CHOOSING YOUR FLIGHT TRAINING PATH UNDERSTANDING PART 141 versus PART 61 All flight training in the United States is conducted under either Part 141 or Part 61 which refers to the cer ficaon of pilots by the Federal Avia on Regula ons (FARs). There are also two types of flight training schools Part 61 schools which train only under Part 61 (and do not operate under FAA approval), and - Part 141 schools which have obtained specific approval to operate and conduct flight training under Part 141 of the FAR’s, in addi on to the basic Part 61 regula ons. The most common (and the least important) dis nc on between the two regula ons is the minimum flight me required for each course for which the school is approved.* The Private Pilot cer ficate requires 40 hours under Part 61 and 35 hours under Part 141. Considering that the na onal average for earning a Private Pilot cer ficate is 60 to 75 hours, this difference is minimal. However, as the student advances to the commercial level, the minimum requirement is substan al - 250 hours under Part 61 and 190 hours under Part 141. So, the ques on is - why would it ma er if you’re only training for a Private Pilot Cer ficate? Whether you are flying for a hobby or training for a career in avia on, selec ng a Part 141 School for your flight training is always your best choice. Approved schools are required to follow strict guidelines, offer organized and structured courses, and have accountability to the FAA. With an approved school, the choice of training under Part 61 is s ll available to the student allowing them more flexibility in the course with the added benefit of the school’s structure and accountability.
Part 141 Approved School Minimum Flight Time Requirement
Criteria
Part 61 School
Private Pilot Cer ficate
35
40
Instrument Ra ng
35
40
Commercial Pilot Cer ficate
190
250
Program Structure and Accountability Audited by the FAA
X
FAA Approved Course Outlines
X
Qualified Chief Flight Instructor subject to FAA review
X
FAA Approved Stage Check Pilot Instructors
X
Qualified Aircra Dispatchers
X
Detailed Ground Training and FAA Approved Tes ng Procedures
X
Appropriate Training Facili es
X
Detailed Record Keeping
X
FAA Approved Equipment
X
Accountable Maintenance Records
X
The Part 141 status becomes even more valuable when the school has a long standing record of successfully training under the FAA structure and guidelines. However, just because a school is Part 141 approved, it does not guarantee excellence. Choosing the most qualified and experienced school with an approved structure and accountability are the most important factors in a successful training experience. At Century Air, we take tremendous pride in having maintained our FAA Part 141 Approved status since 1986, and we have trained thousands of pilots under both Part 141 and Part 61 regula ons. Remember - your FAA issued pilot’s cer ficate looks the same whether you were trained under Part 141 or 61. It’s the quality of training that really ma ers! * Once a school is FAA approved, they also need to seek approval for each course. For the list of approved courses, see the school’s Air Agency Cer ficate.
TESTIMONIALS At Century Air, we recognize the value of impac ng lives and careers by providing Excellence in Avia on Training. We believe the truest tes monial to a business’s worth and depth is the absolute sa sfac on and success of its clients, customers and students. We are grateful to the Century Air graduates who share their experiences achieving life-long personal and career goals a er training with us, and the professional rela onships forged by doing business with the highest integrity. We are proud to share a few of their comments: "First Class is a term that’s used very loosely these days, especially in our industry. In the case of Century Air, it’s an understatement." Dale A. Sherman, Representa ve, Jeppesen Sanderson, Englewood, CO "I would like to express my gra tude for the high caliber of training that I received at Century Air. I would gladly recommend Century Air to any and all persons that are looking to pursue quality flight training. Thank you for mee ng and exceeding my expecta ons.” Robert Bergen, Airline Transport Pilot, Oakland NJ “There is no doubt in my mind that you have created one of the finest flight schools on the east coast. " Neal Demaio American Interna onal Group, Inc., Teterboro, NJ “Being a customer, and later an employee of Century Air has proved to be an excellent choice. Century provided first class training and gave me a strong foundation to become a professional airline pilot." Greg E. Bradford, Captain, Jet Blue “Century Air is truly first class. Excellent professional training, great instructors and staff, and the best flight instruc on facili es I have seen anywhere.” Cur s Mewborne, Private Pilot, Cirrus Aircra Owner "I can't tell you how proud I am to have achieved my private pilot cer ficate through Century Air - a very professional school with a fantas c staff, great instructors and well maintained airplanes. Thank you everybody at Century Air.” Salvatore Apice, Private Pilot, Paramus, NJ
“Century Air is a professionally run company that delivers on airline quality flight instruc on. Richard, who owns Century Air has very high standards and it shows.” David Camacho, Airline Transport Pilot, Ozone, NY “I've trained at a number of flight schools throughout my avia on career. Century Air is by far and large the best I have ever seen. Century Air is your only choice when learning to fly. There simply is No Other Op on.” Vince J. Longo, First Officer, Jet Blue
“I sincerely hope in the future I get the opportunity to recommend someone to Century Air, as I feel it is a school second to none.” Dean J. Cassiere, Private Pilot, Carlstadt, NJ “As a professional pilot and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), I am o en asked where I receive my aviaon training. With great pride I tell them Century Air. In an age of flight schools whose goals are to produce pilot as quickly as possible for a “package” price, Century Air con nues to focus on the individual and produce highly skilled pilots. As a DPE, I have the opportunity to conduct checkrides of pilots from an ever increasing list of flight schools. With that experience, I can state with confidence that you will not find a finer flight school than Century Air.” David Klein, Captain, Net Jets
CENTURY AIR - Approvals and Affilia ons FAA (Federal Avia on Administra on) FAA 141 Approved Pilot School for the following courses: Private Pilot Instrument Ra ng Commercial Pilot - Single Engine Commercial Pilot - Mul Engine Mul Engine Addi onal Ra ng Flight Instructor - CFI Flight Instructor Instrument - CFII Flight Instructor Mul Engine - MEI REPUBLIC AIRLINES - Partnership in Training Career Airline Pilots DOE (Department of Educa on) - Veteran’s Training SEVP (Student Educa on Visitor Program) - M1 Student Visas for Voca onal Student Training TSA (Transporta on Security Administra on) - Approval to train Non-US Ci zens UVU (Utah Valley University) - Online Avia on Science Degree Program
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