The primary purpose of our program is to equip adults with chances for career progression through realistic and well developed experiential training programs. Our reputation has risen since our inception as our alumni have gone on to become competent professionals in various fields.
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics consistently cultivates future industry leaders through interesting and hands-on educational experiences. If this is what you are searching for, please contact us to learn more about what we have to offer.
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics is an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flying school that offers international and domestic flight instruction. Sierra Academy is ideally located in Atwater, California, near the former Castle Air Force Base, currently known as Castle Airport (KMER).
Part 141 students at Sierra Academy learn how to become a professional pilot, not just how to become a pilot. Sierra is an FAA Part 141 Flight School with an FAA Part 121 Air Carrier Spirit, which means we prepare students to meet or surpass the standards and expectations of an airline job, right down to the uniform.
Also, Sierra Academy Part 61 students who desire to become a Private Pilot and enjoy the pure experience of flying, have a sense of success, sight see, develop vital skills that can be applied in other areas of life, or upgrade your credentials, this is the experience for you.
Our professional Flight, Business, Admission, and Maintenance Departments have over 40 years of combined expertise managing and organizing flight training operations. With a finely tuned training environment that produces Part 141 Commercial pilots and Part 61 Private pilots, this level of attention and expertise allows for a successful and consistent pass rate.
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics is a Part 141 and Part 61 FAA-approved flight school. Our aim has always been to develop the next generation of commercial airline pilots, private pilots, instrument rated pilots, multi-engine rated pilots, and professional flight instructors. Being a CFI is a hard and rewarding vocation that allows you to use all you learned during your flight training to instruct new pilots. Flight instructors strive to be role models in the aviation community, passing on their expertise and experience to their pupils.
To continue in this history, Sierra is offering you a Training Program that will allow you to take your first step toward obtaining a CFI rating and maybe your CFII and MEI.
The aircraft is a Cessna 152 (two-seater) - Flight Cost $115.00 per hour FAA Certified Flight Instructors - $65.00 per hour Ground Instructor 1 on 1 - $65.00 per hour
The following is the projected cost based on the FAA's minimum flight training and Sierra's estimated ground instruction hours:
Dual Flight Hours (C-152) – 10 hours at $180.00 each hour equals $1800.00.
Ground School - 10 hours at a rate of $65.00 per hour = $650.00
$150.00 for an e-book/material
The total anticipated cost of flight and ground training is $2,600.00*.
Other Fees: $150.00 Application Fee (Non-refundable).
$175.00 FAA Knowledge Test (FOI)
FAA Knowledge Examination (FIA) - $175.00
$1,000.00 FAA Ceck ride
FAA Inspection Ride Check again - a $600.00 iPad is required.
2 white pilot shirts, 1 set of epaulets, and 1 black tie (This will be provided by Sierra.) Applicant must be dressed in full uniform, including black pants, black dress shoes, a black belt, and long black dress socks.
*Please keep in mind that the price is an estimate for a C-152. Depending on the student's weight and height, he or she may be required to train in a C-172 (4-seat) aircraft, which is projected to cost $3,100.00.
**Please keep in mind that the national average for obtaining a CFI is 10 to 15 hours of flying instruction. The ability and availability to fly varies from person to person. Any additional flight training costs, aircraft use costs, or instructor training costs will be borne by the student pilot.
FAA Part 61
Reasons to get your instrument rating: You will polish your flying skills by learning to fly with more precision, you will get more confidence dealing with ATC, you will become more comfortable with different weather circumstances, and you will have it just in case the weather changes on you.
A person must be at least 17 years old, have a current private pilot license, and be able to read, speak, write, and understand English to be eligible for an instrument rating. The individual must also have an FAA medical certificate.
The individual must either undergo and log ground instruction from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study aeronautical knowledge course. In addition, the individual must acquire and log ground and flight training in areas of aircraft operation from a certified instructor.
The plane used is a Cessna 152 (two-seater) with a flight cost of $115.00 per hour.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor – $65.00 per hour Ground Instructor – $65.00 per hour
Dual Flight Hours (C152) - 50 hours at an hourly rate of 180.00 = $9,000.00
15 hours of 1 on 1 ground installation at $65.00 per hour = $975.00
$150.00 for an e-book/material
The total anticipated cost of flight and ground training is $10,125.00*.
Application fee is non-refundable. The fee is $150.00.
$173.00 FAA Knowledge Test
FAA Practical Test - $800.00 + Aircraft Cost
*Please keep in mind that the price is an estimate for a C-152. Depending on the student's weight and height, he or she may be required to train in a C-172 (4-seat) aircraft, with a training cost of $12,625.00.
**Please keep in mind that the national average for obtaining an Instrument Rating is 56 to 65 hours of flight instruction. The ability and availability to fly varies from person to person. Any additional flight training costs, aircraft use costs, or instrument training costs will be borne by the training pilot.
A minimum of 50 hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot in Command is required to obtain an Instrument rating for the airplane category. If you do not have the PIC time, we can put up a time building package to assist you in obtaining the time.
2305 Jetlift Dr, Atwater, CA 95301, United States
(209) 722-7522
https://www.sierraacademyusa.com/
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