Accelerated Path to Wings is part of Air Education and Training Command's pilot training transformation program, a two phase T-1 only pilot training tract. Andy was vital in my successful pursuit of my private pilot license. Just wanted to send a quick note of appreciation to you and the AFIT program. I began the AFIT program in Lincoln, CA shortly after my instructor in Vegas broke his foot and needed surgery. Lincoln has to be one of my favorite airports of all time; long paved strip, uncontrolled, no big obstacles at either end, favorable winds. . Both 61 and 141 schools have their benefits, but for me starting 141 and ending 61 worked out wonderfully. WOW! I highly recommend AFIT and Eric if you are serious about becoming a private pilot in the most efficient way possible! With our training philosophy and commitment, our flight training courses are one of the fastest tracks in the industry (see our Training Timeline).As we fly 7 days a week, 365 days a year, we can get you certified as a private pilot in less than a month, and a full commercial pilot in five months or less.Since we never overbook our training slots, we proudly boast an exceptional instructor to . We will fly three times per day with ground instruction between each flight. John was beyond an exceptional instructor. Your prompt replies to email, phone calls, faxes and questions was also appreciated. Mike is also sensitive to student needs. In about 11 days, with your dedication, you will be ready to become a licensed private pilot. Thanks to this commitment I was able to pass my checkride and the examinar even complimented my flying and was especially impressed for it being a two week course. From calling on a Friday to starting flights on Monday it was great to walk away 7 days later with my Private Pilots License. Accelerated flight training is the best way to go for me when you are looking to get your pilot's license. . Not only have I acquired the knowledge and skills to fulfill FAAs requirement, I have also enjoyed the learning process with Ziggy thoroughly. Todd really knew when to push and when to call it quits for the day. The AFIT program has the right processes with the perfect people to help you achieve your goals. Thank You! The Lincoln, CA location was great for learning due to its size and variable busyness. Andy was great and I couldnthave hoped for a better instructor. Everything that couldve happened, did :) and Im sure it made me a better pilot. Our syllabus is set up to give students a comprehensive and efficient training path. During which every flight I had to relearn half of the previous information. I am proud to hold my certificate in my hand. It was tough to fit all the training and all my questions into 14 days since I had no background or experience in aviation before hand, but Oleg made it happen. This has been an amazing year. Willing to do whatever it took to help me pass my Check ride. As you know, I started this learning curve a little later in life than most, Seriously though, I do believe that you couldnt find a better flight training program than AFIT, and especially with an instructor like Mike. The weather on the day of check ride was not perfect but with the experience, I freshly gained from flying in those situations, I never get nervous or feel stressed. I wanted to thank you again for the opportunity for Gail and I to participate in the training program you and John put together for us. Flight training at our St. George, Utah Facility is taught by our Chief Flight Instructor, an aviation professional for over 30 years. Put simple, you guys are the real thing. In six days, Adriel had me transitioned over to the six-pack from my G1000 familiarity, re-soloed, pinned-down some landing challenges I had, and had me prepared to pass my check ride. I wouldnt have been able to pass my check ride without his cool and calm instruction. They both have a wealth of knowledge. When I came to AFIT I had felt my previous arrangement was taking too long and costing me more money. Coming into AFIT I had about 30 hours and had not solo-ed. Between my busy schedule, the weather, and my instructors schedule I could not find the time to train. Ruben has a gift for being able to connect with whoever he is working with to be able to get across the information in an effective way. Made it through the 14 days and succeeded on my first attempt. I could not have accomplished my goal of earning my Private Pilot License without Rubens instruction and encouragement. John is an excellent instructor, very patient and always ready with tips to ace all PPL maneuvers. He was able to explain complex subjects and instructions in a simple, easy to understand way and always had an answer to every question I had. Eric was fully committed to seeing me succeed and went the extra mile. He worked diligently to teach the content and develop the necessary flying skills. So many useful landmarks, stunning mountain strips, great WWII history, 10,000 runways, fields you could land in if you needed to, the Buttes and Folsom Lake for easy orientationheaven. My gratitude and kudos to Mike and AFIT. Thanks for your help and getting me scheduled with John, he is the best instructor I have ever had and he knows his craft. Michael was a fantastic instructor that dove right in and pushed me to my limits each and every day, both tailoring every flight to very specific purposes yet ensuring I never forgot how much fun it is to actually get out there and fly. I was amazed when you helped me look at ads for planes and advised me as I made an offer on the most promising one. Now its time to go shopping for one of my own.. 1,000 Thanks, My Successful 14-Day Private Pilot Training. I overall felt in really good hands and was looking forward to each and every day!, It was a great experience and Andys voice and instructions will stay with me for the times to come. The AFIT program was a perfect solution for me. Id recommend him to anyone and threatened to send my wife over (only problem is shed come back 20 lbs overweight). The logs are impeccable and you can see pride in ownership throughout the plane. Had I the time and money I would have stayed to finish out my instrument and commercial as fast as time would permit. Eric was really patient. With any private pilot training, the training is a combination of flying and study. The best part is, Tony explained everything about student VISA and guide me step by step for the TSA process. Especially, I want to show my immense appreciation my instructor Sam for his patience and for believing in me even when I doubted myself. However, you wont spend as much time learning so your total cost is less. The FBO where the plane is located (a Cessna 172 with a 180 Hp) was great in Cedar City. Flight training provided at our Sacramento, California facility is taught by our Chief Flight Instructor who is a certified GOLD SEAL flight instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI and AGI. I had been slowly marching towards my PPL for almost 2 years and never was able to make that final push due to instructor availability, weather, aeroplane availability, and my own schedule. My instructor, Ruben, had a great teaching style where he encouraged me to look the up the answers to my questions so I knew how to navigate my reference materials. I took a flight lesson whenever I had the time and money. He has patience and insurmountable amount of experience. You dont have the time to forget what you just learned the previous day, you just keep improving it. They also know the best way to teach the material. AFIT helped my attain my life long goal at 58 and I couldnt imagine achieving this dream any other way. It was very beneficial to be fully immersed in the flight training. I cant wait to come back and get my instrument rating!!! The training is so professional and so thorough, I could not help but to succeed. Andy does things by the book, as all pilots should, and during every step of my lessons with him, safety was the top priority. Thank you so much for connecting me with Mike. Thanks so much for pairing me with Mike. You wont have time to answer your cell phone, or solve any business problems. Everything was smooth, communication great, and the end result was priceless. I am very pleased to celebrate this major milestone with you, under the precise coaching of champion Cholena! John helped me obtain a life-long goal, and I am very appreciative for the time and talent. We both learned, had fun and made it a success. I ended up soloing in the pattern at Whiteman on day 3 (then immediately being sent out to practice pattern work hopping between KVNY then KWHP), did my first XC solo to Santa Barbara with a gorgeous picturesque sunset accompanying me all the way back on day 5, did my long XC down to Palomar (north of San Diego) on day 6, then ended up sitting my checkride six days early on day 8! I am also very thankful Todd was able to do the same. I definitely recommend AFIT and Mike, and am now the proud owner of a Private Pilot Certificate! is the best way to get your license in just a few days. My 14-Day Private Pilot Training Course / KLHM. Signing up with AFIT was the best decision I made. 4) Abes approach to ground training was excellent. Perfect for Private Pilots seeking a quick and timely path to becoming a Commercial Pilot. All thanks to Tony from accelerated flight and instrument training. Youve delivered on all of your promises, in-spite of my shortcomings. I wanted a program with a curriculum and structured base, thats exactly what I got. This was a huge confidence booster, an invaluable lesson in mountain flying, and made the check ride feel much less challenging. Thank you, I will certainly recommend AFIT and John to other pilots. Best, Although challenging the training was great and had an amazing time flying all over Southern California. Johns approach to ground training always felt more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a formal class, and his extraordinary depth of knowledge in all facets of aviation meant that there was seldom a question to which he didnt have the answer. They had me soloing on day 5, and we continued to build hours all the way until the last day. The entire experience was great. During the first couple days of the program there is a lot of information to take in, but by the time Andy gave me the go ahead for the first solo I felt very comfortable and safe in the plane. I wanted to take a brief moment and write about my recent flight training with AFIT. I strongly recommend AFIT to anyone seeking their pilots license or any rating! I want to say a million thank you to AFIT especially you as the CEO. I couldnt recommend them enough. He trained me to be not only current and legal, but safe and proficient. I still use many of, if not all, of the things he taught me today. I had come in with a 10-year background of flying so she quickly figured out what I still needed to learn and improve upon in order to be successful in what we were about to do. The aircraft was in a perfect condition, we always had a clean windscreen, the right docs on board, all the training aids you can think of. Save more than $7,000, and months of waiting, by utilizing our FAA authorized self-examining authority! Thank you for getting me set up for my Private Pilot course in Sacramento and an even bigger thank you for pairing me with my senior instructor Mike. I look forward to sending more business your way with my friends when they are ready to start the flying portion of their training. In the end he helped me build the confidence I needed to pass the oral exam and the check ride on the first attempt. I would sincerely like to thank Tony and Andy for such a wonderful experience. Five years passed, eroding anything I learned, before I came across A. F. I. T. and the 14-day PPL course. I flew from Michigan to California to meet with John at the Van Nuys Airport. A one-on-one; test preparedness course is available for $1,500.00. In my case, traditional flight training is very inefficient and overall takes many more hours spread out over many months or years. Overall the training was very personalized and made me a much better pilot than when I started. I know, were a dime a dozen now. I highly recommend both AFIT and Eric. For nearly a decade I have been trying to get my pilot license. Im also going to recommend AFIT to many cousins and friends of mine, Hitarth is already on the list. My time with AFIT and Ruben was one for the the memory bank and I feel that I have gained a friend in Ruben as a result. I couldnt have done it withoutmy instructorRicardo,devoting two solid weeks to my preparation. Mackenzie had the best experience possible getting her license and it was truly because of the program that AFIT provides. I am looking forward to coming back and do some more flying. Thank you for helping me realize a dream by providing a great instructor in St George, Utah. I feel better prepared to study, and continue to learn as I prepare for the other ratings I plan on earning in the future. Working with Abe first, and then Fady, I was in good hands as I prepared for the oral and practical portions of the checkride. I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how impressed I was with your course. Not even ordering his recommended specialty (you cant leave Texas without having had chicken fried steak), got me exempted from the pink cards. This was great to see, and Ill be back when Ive racked up enough time for an IFR rating :). We also have access to our leasing divison's aircraft for advanced . For more information or to schedule your program, reach out by calling (239) 747-0056. Throughout my flying career, I will always be thankful for what Oleg did for me and Ill always know that however far I go I could never have done it if Oleg was not my instructor. I wanted to thank you for the training. 14-Day Private Pilot Training, Complex, High Performance and Tailwheel Endorsement. A fantastic experience and huge thanks to both of you and Mike. You can really tell that Ruben has been instructing for a very long time. The Accelerated Pilot Training Program includes ground school, flight lessons, and all tests required for certification. Your program worked! As I join the community at my home airport as a certificated pilot, I now know well how I can support those who are beginning this journey. He is a Great Instructor and a great person to be around which made my training not feel like a school but just another day with a friend who has great knowledge in aviation. I look forward continuing my flying journey and taking more endorsement classes in the future. I would like to thank John my instructor, not only for helping me get my Private pilots license in 40 hours but for becoming a great friend. Im headed back to Seattle and wanted to give you a review of my experience with this program. I had a great experience! I hope to be back next spring for my instrument training! If youre willing to commit the time and effort, I highly encourage you to consider AFIT! Seriously though, I do believe that you couldnt find a better flight training program than AFIT, and especially with an instructor like Mike. Retention of accelerated training is far superior compared to training that is spread out over several months, and saves you money. I was incredibly fortunate to start AFIT training the summer I turned 16 and with Todds expertise and instruction I solod a Cessna 172 before I even had my drivers license. Tony scheduled me with John at their Boulder, Colorado location. He really gets you ready for life as a pilot. Part 61 Multi-Engine . John proved to be extraordinarily patient with my learning process. Her approach can be somewhat frustrating at times but is extremely effective. I also know that this is a step to lifelong learning! Thanks again for a wonderful experience, and also for a wonderful instructor. I spent 10 days flying with Andy, completing my training. It was so apparent that his priority was to make sure I completed the program successfully which was very appreciated. 8) Lastly, Abe let me be a part of his life for the time I was there. Tony, Thank you Ruben and Tony fortheAFIT training! Mike really went the extra mile for metwo miles, actually! Eric is a Very talented instructor with a huge knowledge regarding mechanics, urgency procedures, pilotage,and he holds a glider license which is always great to know when you have to deal with windy situations. You will receive first-class training from a carefully optimized syllabus and will graduate with 7 FAA ratings : PPL, IR, CPLSE & ME, CFI, CFII, MEI. He brought a level of discipline and process which were exactly the foundation I needed to build good habits. Fady even celebrated my birthday a nice touch given that I had travelled away from home. I strive to have the knowledge base that he has going forward. Pilot Licenses: Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Multi-Engine Pilot; Endorsements: CFI, CFII, MEI; Estimated Completion Time: 12 months to 18 months; 7. This put a big hold on my training. A fantastic program and group of people to help you achieve your goal! He was even teaching while we were eating lunch. International Students. As you know I had been working on this for years and my previous instructors just kept telling me how hard the practical was going to be and for the oral I had to know everything. He pushed me to succeed when I was ready to give up halfway through the week! Teaching Primary, Instrument, and Commercial students. With no experience flying a Cessna 172 and just a few hours of introductory flight lessons over the past 20 years, I was stunned how quickly my instructor, Ruben, was able to transform me from lifelong aviation enthusiast to pilot. Ruben was a blast to fly with and taught me a lot. You are extremely fortunate to have her as an instructor at A.F.I.T.! I hope to enjoy many years ahead of me in aviation and I hope you continue to succeed as a pilot and flight instructor. I made good progress but was unable to finish so I reached out again and asked Tony if AFIT would help me complete my training. My experience with the AFIT 14 Day course was nothing less than amazing, I was able to fly all day, every day in amazing weather in the beautiful Lincoln, CA area. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention how patient, humorous, and personable Andy is. It was a pleasure to have worked with AFIT, you and with Eric. Im writing to convey how happy and appreciative I am to have finally obtained my long desired and coveted private pilots license! Todd is an excellent instructor. She was quite a refreshing take on flight instructors because I have had a few rather rude ones. First, thanks so much to everyone. And I felt that this wasnt just a job to Mike, because he really had his heart in it. Thank you. He prioritized safety and strong aeronautical decision making. I just wanted to say thank you to you and Cholena for getting me to my dream of being a Private Pilot! His airmanship is similarly outstanding. Experience makes a difference! I felt secure and confident to fly in literally only 5 days! Like the other instructors at AFIT, he really cares about your success! The accelerated program is the way to go. As an example, our average flight training time to completion of an accelerated Private Pilot training course (starting from zero) is about 47 hours over a 3 or 4 week period (students with prior training . If you have a medical condition (even a serious one); it is still possible for you to get a license. Although the course was accelerated, I was not overwhelmed with the flight lessons and the curriculum created by Andy and Tony makes it easy for anyone to succeed. John didnt only give me the tools I needed,we built a life-long relationship that I will forever be grateful for. And THANK YOU, CHOLENA!!! Within a week I soloed. I am very thankful to AFIT in getting my pilots license. Tony, you were truly committed to see me through this and you did. The experience I had with AFIT was nothing but fantastic. I would suggest and encourage anyone looking to expedite their flight instruction to come to Van Nuys and learn under Annelie and Alex. Right on day one, both Abe and Fady struck me as CFIs who truly have a passion for getting student pilots across the threshold to becoming certified pilots. With six days up our sleeves, I ended up getting my tailwheel endorsement after two intense full on days flying a beautiful 1948 Cessna 120 taildragger and then complex and high performance endorsements (and a flight to Vegas!) Item #6: Managing your expectations for your accelerated private . Both Aiden and Tony were very helpful in finding a new DPE when the scheduled DPE cancelled last minute. Starting flying today and complete your Private Pilot, Airplane Single-Engine (ASEL) certificate in as little as 21-27 days. Working with Jason over my two weeks of flight training was a blast. I never would have thought that I would be able to achieve my pilots license in two weeks. I think that I will also take some more hours in Paris to do a 2 days training on mechanics. The training was an intensive 14 days and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for putting on a fantastic program. AFIT thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. If you have two weeks and no distractions this is the course for you. Really appreciate him for accommodating my two-day delayed arrival from Seattle due to a snowstorm in PNW. Info@flightfasttrack.com. This course is a serious endeavor and safety is very clearly at the utmost importance to AFIT; Fady made sure that nothing was rushed and never signed me off on anything before I was ready and confident. He applied several different teach techniques until he found the one that resonated with me and it all clicked. I got my PPL after only 12 days of hard work. I have a strong foundation that I plan on building upon in the many years to come. I cleared 8 days for nothing but training and scheduled the check ride for the 9. day. The best part is that he makes all of the hard work fun. Of note to any potential customers: AFIT takes this very seriously. Abe was willing to do whatever it took including spending extra hours to get me ready for my checkride. I wanted the busy airspace experience and a qualified Instructor to teach me. But, finally I trusted my future to AFIT since Tony served me with heart not only business. My experience during my training at AFIT was nothing less than what I expected. See you soon AFIT! Poteet, Andy, Sean all welcomed me, made me coffee, bought me lunch, and took time to chat with me and offer fantastic advice. Ill be in touch early next year or so when I start planning for the next steps! I signed up for the PPL finish-up course. On my first cross country flight with John, he mentioned how much easier flying was than driving. The instructional breakdown is listed below. Highly recommend the program and highly recommend Sean as a CFI. And a good instructor will make all the difference. What most people dont know is this process comes with a lot of hard work and studying, but if one stays dedicated and listens to their instructor, they can pass that darn check ride.
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