GETTING STARTED

At Alpine Aviation we're dedicated to safety and full certification. We can help you earn your wings, from private pilot through commercial and airline transport ratings.

You can start at any age, although you must be 16 to solo and 17 to obtain your pilot certificate. You don't ever have to stop either, as long as you pass a physical exam and hold a current medical certificate. Some pilots still love to fly into their 80s and 90s. All you need is some dedication and a handful of pilot tools.

As of October 2004, all new students must be US citizens. The student must show a valid passport or birth certificate to start their training. Non-citizens must apply for training clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Alpine's training staff is very conscious of safety and therefore uses a standardized teaching technique.

FLIGHT TRAINING

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Flying is the fun part. After all, that's why you're doing this. Over the next several months, you'll learn an array of skills to make you a safe pilot. First you'll learn to take off. Next you'll learn to handle the airplane in a variety of situations - turns, climbs and descents. Then you'll master your landings and fly by yourself for the first time. Soon you'll navigate to other airports, both with your instructor (who, by now, will rarely take the controls) and by yourself. You'll fly at night, and you'll try instrument flying where you'll use only the cockpit gauges to control the airplane. Flying will become second nature. A little polishing, a good score on your written exam, and you're ready for your practical test. Just show the examiner what you know, and you're a pilot!

PRIVATE PILOT PRIVILEGES

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As a private pilot, your airplane can take you anywhere you please. Now that's freedom. You can fly friends to the beach. Fly your kids to the mountains. Fly your spouse to a different city every weekend for dinner. With a little more training, you can earn an instrument rating to fly in nearly any weather condition. You'll have access to thousands of airports; most closer to your final destination than the mega-jetports. And you can split the costs evenly with other passengers, so long as you don't fly for hire without a commercial certificate.

ADVANCED TRAINING

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In flying, there is always more to learn. That is why Alpine Aviation offers aircraft and instructors for Instrument, Commercial, and Airline Transport Pilot ratings. Whether your interest is an Instrument rating to expand your Private certificate, or Commercial rating with a professional pilot career in mind, we can help you reach your goals.

Alpine Aviation also offers short courses in mountain flying, short field landings, high altitude airport operations, and class airspace/tower operations.

Alpine Aviation's experienced instructors and top-notch aircraft are the perfect tools for attaining your advanced ratings, training you to the high standards of Commercial and Airline Transport Pilots. Alpine Aviation teaches the essential knowledge and skills to those pilots who want more freedom and safety in flying.

TRAINING OVERVIEW

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Begin with an introductory flight where you actually fly the aircraft. Then you proceed with flight training syllabus standardized instruction and operations procedures to ensure safety.

Your training will begin with a preflight of the airplane followed by an introductory flight where your instructor will help you take off, let you fly, then help you land the airplane. After the introductory flight you will follow an FAA-approved syllabus to maximize your skills while minimizing your expense. As you get closer to your goal of receiving your desired certificate, Alpine Aviation will instill in you the same high standard for excellence and safety that is required by major airlines.

GROUND TRAINING

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Many pilots say ground school is one of the most challenging parts of their training. You'll study rules, flight planning, navigation, aerodynamics, air traffic control, and weather theory; which is all required knowledge to be a safe, competent pilot. You'll watch test-prep videos, and study test books. To make this process easier, we also offer a ground school class. Alpine Aviation instructors can provide tailored ground instruction for those whose busy schedules won't allow for the traditional style of teaching.

Pilot Certificate

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Once you earn your pilot certificate, the adventure has just begun.

In a light airplane, you travel further and faster -- and you have fun getting wherever you're going. That means you might start looking forward to business trips for a change. Or, you'll add some spice to your weekends with day trips you never imagined were possible. One of the best times to travel by air is during the holidays, when you can look down and see all the traffic stuck on the highway. Look through this section to learn about how flying can complement your life - with travel, new challenges, aircraft ownership, or even a flying career.

Private pilot certificate Requirements as required by FAR §61.103, §61.105, §61.107, and §61.109

• A student pilot can solo at age 16 You must be 17 years old to receive your Private Pilot certificate.
• Be a US citizen or apply for training clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• You must receive the appropriate flight training.
• Your training must contain at least 40 hours of flight time
• You must demonstrate your knowledge to an examiner

For a single-engine class rating an applicant must have logged at least 40 hours of flight time in which 20 must be with an instructor and 10 hours of solo time. You must have two cross-country flights one has to be 100 miles and the second must be at least 150 mile with 3 stops at an airport with a control tower.

Required flight training consists of Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board, Use of the applicable portions of the "Aeronautical Information Manual" and FAA advisory circulars, Use of aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation systems, Radio communication procedures, Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts, Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence, Effects of density altitude on takeoff and climb performance, Weight and balance computations, Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems, Stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery techniques for the airplane category ratings, and Aeronautical decision making and judgment

Instrument certificate Requirements as required by FAR §61.65

• Hold at least a current private pilot certificate.
• Be a US citizen or apply for training clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Receive and log training in the following areas of operation, with an instructor
• You must demonstrate your knowledge to an examiner.

For a single-engine class rating an applicant must have logged at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command. Logged at least 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time. And complete on cross-country flight for a distance of at least 250 nautical miles to three airports while doing three different instrument approaches to the airports.

Required flight training consists of Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), limitations, and flight operations under IFR. Basic Aerodynamics and Principals of Flight. Meteorology conditions and forecasted reports. Weight & Balance. Performance Charts. Use of IFR Navigation charts and instrument Approaches. Aeronautical Decision Making and Judgment. And Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions.

Commercial certificate requirements as required by FAR §61.123, §61.125, §61.127, and §61.129 For Single Engine Aircraft

• Be at least 18 years of age
• You must hold at least a private pilot certificate
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• Be a US citizen or apply for training clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

For a single-engine class rating a applicant must have logged at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot, consisting of 100 hours in powered aircraft, 50 in airplanes for an airplane rating. 100 hours of Pilot in Command time, including 50 in airplanes and 50 cross country. 20 hours of training, including 10 hours of instrument time and 10 hours in retractable gear aircraft. Required flight training consist of Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the Commercial pilot, limitations, and flight operations. Accident Reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board. Basic Aerodynamics and Principals of Flight. Meteorology. Weight & Balance. Performance Charts. Use of Aeronautical Charts and Navigation Facilities. Aeronautical Decision Making and Judgment. Aircraft Systems. Night and High Altitude Operations.

Certified flight instructor and certified instrument flight instructor (CFI/CFII) by FAR §61.183, §61.185, §61.187, and §61.191

• Be at least 18 years of age
• You must hold at least a private pilot certificate
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• Be a US citizen or apply for training clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Hold at least a commercial or air line transport pilot certificate.
• Receive an endorsement from CFI on fundamentals of instruction
• You must receive the appropriate flight training.
• You must demonstrate your knowledge to an examiner

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

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At Alpine we're dedicated to safety and full pilot certification. We're sure we can help you earn your wings.

To sign up for personal flight training, simply print and fill out the application, and rental policy below, and either fax it to (530) 477-7764 or bring it in with you. Just call Sandy Mills at (530) 477-7701, and we'll begin your application process.

Pilot Application

Rental Policy Revision 7

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