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- How flexible can class scheduling be?
Courses begin at your convenience and are arranged around your busy schedule.
- What is the difference between Part 61 and Part 141? Which should I choose?
Part 141 and Part 61 are two alternate training approaches both designed to give the student the necessary training to be a safe and effective pilot. The main difference is that 141 is school-oriented while 61 is instructor-oriented.
What does this mean to you as a student? A Part 141-certified school - which ADF is - needs to meet the highest standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Everything - including facilities, curriculum, ground school, aircraft, and instructors - needs to meet an approved level of excellence. By choosing 141, a student has to take a certain number of ground school hours, train at a Part 141-approved facility, and their instructor is monitored by the school's chief instructor. The benefit of 141 is that it is a highly structured training experience with a set curriculum and requirements, with 5 hours less of required flight time.
On the other hand, Part 61 training is conducted at the discretion of the instructor. You only need to take as much ground school as you need, and the training does not need to be done to a set curriculum. Flight time requirements have an additional five hours. It is a much more one-on-one experience.
So why take Part 61 at ADF? Since we are a Part 141 school, you will be training with the same instructors, facilities, aircraft, and educational materials that have been FAA approved for Part 141 use. Also, even though it is not required, we provide a very comprehensive syllabus for our students and instructors to follow that covers every aspect of the flight training requirements put forward by the FAA. Our chief instructor also conducts stage checks for each Part 61 student to ensure that their training is going well.
In short, since Part 61 is overall more flexible than Part 141, often times it is less expensive for the student due to it being a more flexible learning experience.
Whichever you chose, ADF will be there to get you on your way. For more information, please contact us!
- How long does the training take?
Every student's training time will be different, since everyone has a different pace of learning. The Private Pilot license requires a minimum of 40-45 hours of flight time to complete, but most students take a little bit longer, since there is simply a lot of information and skill to absorb and develop. In general, full time students spend approximately 6-8 weeks training for their private license. It can be completed in less time.
- How many aircraft do you have and what type are they?
We have 15 aircraft and counting. We have been growing quite a bit and expanding with all new aircraft. Our fleet includes brand new 2004 Cessna 172SP's, C-172M's, C-152's, a C-182, and a Piper Aztec for multiengine and commercial training. For complete specifications on all of ADF's aircraft, please visit our aircraft page.
- What is the weather like in Miami and Florida in general?
No, we don't have hurricanes every other day... In fact, we actually have excellent flying weather all throughout the year. The temperatures rarely fall below 70, visibility is great 99% of the time, and the winds are not a problem.
- Are there any discounts or prepaid bonuses?
We have discount pricing (free flying hours) available for courses paid in advance.
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What kind of accomodations can you arrange for international, out-of-state, or other non-local students?
We can arrange accommodation for approximately $300.00 to $ 450.00 a Month. You will need to manage your own transporation, however. Many of our students carpool and share costs with other students while they're in training.
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How do I obtain a foreign student visa?If you are interested in obtaining a student visa, we can send you documentation regarding this information. Contact us today for more information.
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What kind of identification will I need?
* Two pieces of Identification, one with a photograph.
* A passport or birth certificate.
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How old do I need to be to begin training?
Flight training can be started at any age, but the day you take the exam, you will have to be 17 for the private pilot test and 18 for the commercial pilot Test.
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