So Cal Flying Club Pilot License

So Cal Flying Club
Brackett Airport (KPOC) El Monte Airport (KEMT)
1401 Fairplex Dr.                                    4001 N. Santa Anita Ave.
LaVerne, CA 91750                                El Monte, CA 91731 *appointment only

Ph (626) 869-7099                                Fax (626) 236-5580                Info@socalflyingclub.com

Flight Training

So Cal Flying Club proudly serves the Southern California region with highly trained FAA Certified Flight Instructors, each qualified for training in advanced G1000 Aircraft. See our Instructor Page for details.

*Listed below are the FAA Requirements for obtaining your Pilot Ratings:

PRIVATE PILOT

A Private Pilot Certificate allows pilots to fly anywhere in the US. Pilots can fly day or night with relatively good visibility. This training teaches you the fundamentals of flight and solid maneuvers. This is the perfect license for individuals that want to take a quick "$200 burger" trip, cross-country to SF, Vegas, etc.

Prerequisites

Be At Least 17 Years Old
Read, Speak, Write & Understand English
Hold a 3rd Class Medical Certificate

Requirements

Min 40 Hours Flight Time
- 20 Hours Dual
  - 3 Hours Cross Country
  - 3 Hours Instrument
  - 3 Hours Night Flight
    - 1 Night Cross Country over 100 nm
    - 10 Night Takeoffs & Landings
  - 3 Hours Checkride Prep
- 10 Hours Solo
  - 5 Hours Solo Cross Country
    - 1 Solo Cross Country > 150 nm with 3 Landings
Pass Written Exam (min 70%)
Practical Exam "Checkride" with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner

INSTRUMENT RATING

This Rating is the next step after obtaining your Private Pilot License. This allows flight during IFR conditions.

Prerequisites

Hold a Private Pilot License

Requirements

50 Hours of Cross Country "Pilot in Command" Flight Time
- Min 10 Hours in Airplane
40 hours of Actual or Simulated Instrument Time
- Min 15 Hours received from Instrument Rated Instructor
  - Min 3 Hours of Instrument Flight Training from Instructor within 2 Calender Months before Practical Exam
  - Min 1 IFR Cross Country Flight with Flight Plan Filed with ATC
    - Flight to be at least 250 nm along Airways or by Direct Routing from ATC
    - Three Different kinds of Approaches with the use of Navigation System
    - Instrument Approach at each airport
Pass Written Exam (min 70%)
Practical Exam "Checkride" with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner

Speak with one of our Flight Instructors now for more details!

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