Learn to Fly with the Boeing Employees Flying Club Jan 2010 Learn to Fly.ppt

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “What Does it Take to Become a Pilot?” Must be at least 17 Years of Age Speak, Read, Write & Understand English Passed the Private Pilot Knowledge Test Satisfactorily pass the required flight training Possess a Third Class Medical Certificate Pass the Practical Standards Flight Test

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “How Long Will it Take to become a Pilot?” Typically 4- 6 months of training can be expected before getting your license Suggest you try to fly 2-3 times per week The more you fly, the less you will forget between lessons Ground School taken in conjunction with Flight Training will reinforce skills and enhance learning

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “Is it Hard to Become a Pilot?” It is not physically demanding but does require eye and hand coordination There are some maneuvers that you will experience positive and negative G Forces You will be required to get a flight physical, which is similar to a standard physical.

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “What is Required in Flight Training?” Basic Flight Instruction Steps: Pre-Solo Solo Flight Maneuvers Cross Country Training Flight Test Prep

“How Do I Find a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)?” The BEFC has CFI’s that are available to provide flight training You can also use your own CFI, provided that they are approved by the BEFC Board of Directors Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt

“Is It Safe to Fly?” Your CFI will provide you with all the required training, to handle any type of situation you will encounter when flying General Aviation aircraft are required to be inspected yearly by an approved inspector The BEFC has certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) members who provide our routine maintenance Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt

Boeing Employees Flying Club “What Kind of Plane Does the BEFC Have?” The BEFC has two Cessna 172s, which are one of the most common airplanes used by flight schools. 172s are also very common instrument training aircraft, as well as a very popular rental model. Learn to fly in a 172 and you'll be able to rent and fly from almost any fixed base operator (FBO) worldwide. Learn to Fly.ppt

Boeing Employees Flying Club “Where can I fly after becoming a pilot?” Short Answer - Practically anywhere. Your license will let you fly during the day or at night You will be licensed as a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilot. There are some restrictions when the weather gets bad. Learn to Fly.ppt

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “What are the benefits of joining the BEFC?” Compare The Cost from Local Flight Schools of renting a Cessna 172 (Prices as of Jan 2010)

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “What are the Club Benefits? “ (cont) Lets assume that it will take you 60 hours of flight time (renting Cessna-172) to get your pilots license, over 6 months. St. Charles Flying Services (3SQ) $103 x 60 = $6180 High Altitude Flying Club (1H0) $59 x 48* = $ Month Dues $ 900 $3732 BEFC (1H0 & SET) $30 x 60 = $ Months Dues $ 540 $2340 $1400 to $4000 Savings with the BEFC * 2 hours per month included with due (6 months of dues includes 12 hours)

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt Boeing Reimbursements Flight training qualifies under the Continuing Education Program thru Learning Together Program (LTP) Ground School Courses offered thru LTP Partial ($1500) Flight reimbursement is available $500 rebate after solo flight completed $1000 after receiving Private Pilots License

Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “How Much Will it Cost with the BEFC?” Ground School$ 000 * FAA Knowledge (Written) Exam$ 100 Pilot Supplies$ 360 Third Class Medical$ 100 Aircraft Rental (60 Hours) **$ 4140 Flight Instructor (30 Hours) *** $ 900 FAA Flight Test$ 300 Approximate Total$ 5900 Boeing Educational Rebate$ 1500 Approximate Total Cost$ 4400 **** * Assumes Ground School thru LTP ** Includes six (6) months of club dues & $30/hr fuel ** Flight Instructor Rate of $30 per Hour *** This is an approximate cost estimate and can vary per person

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Boeing Employees Flying Club Learn to Fly.ppt “OK, I Want to Start Flight Training. What do I do next?” Find a Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) and get a flight physical for a Third Class Medical Start Ground School Join the BEFC Start Flying

Learn to Fly.ppt Boeing Employees Flying Club Want to Talk Like a Pilot ! Know Some of The Common Acronyms: BEFCBoeing Employees Flying Club VFRVisual Flight Rules FBOFixed Base Operator FAAFederal Aviation Administration FSSFlight Service Station ATISAutomatic Terminal Informational Service AIMAeronautical Information Manual FARFederal Aviation Regulations CFICertificated Flight Instructors ADFAutomatic Direction Finder ATCAir Traffic Control KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed NOTAM Notice To Airmen POH Pilot's Operating Handbook TAS True Airspeed TPA Traffic Pattern Altitude

Boeing Employees Flying Club For Additional Information ! Check Out the AOPA’s website on Learn to Fly Get a Free 6 Month Subscription of AOPA Flight Training as a student pilot Check Out the BEFC-STL’s website Contact Trent Kraemer of the BEFC at or

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