Flight Training

Why You Should Choose Gulf Coast Aviation- Our Student First Time Pass Rate is over 90% on all courses
- Our New Orleans location is an FAA Approved Part 141 Flight School. This means that you can be assured of our curriculum integrity and can finish in fewer hours than at Part 61 flight schools
- Our average student finishes in 20 fewer hours than the national average- We provide only the most modern and best maintained aircraft for your training- Our Scenario Based curriculum adds an extra layer of safety by improving pilot decision making- Our full motion flight simulator offers a level of Emergency Procedures and Systems training not available at most other schools

 

- Our full motion flight simulator allows many of our courses to be completed in fewer hours, thereby saving hundreds of your dollars

 

- Our instructors undergo continuous re-training to ensure that they remain current on the most effective instruction techniques

 

- We have a large list of satisfied customers who will be happy to tell you about their training

Our Guarantee

We will provide you with the best flight training experience available. If at any time you do not feel that we are offering you the best training that you can receive, we will happily refund you all funds on account not yet used.

We will readily provide you with references from current and past students who have completed their rating in many less hours than the national average. Be sure you ask how many hours it takes students to complete ratings when shopping for flight training, and be sure that the school is able to provide you solid student references.

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Curriculum Description

We train using the state-of-the-art, scenario-based training program that is exclusively available only to Cessna Pilot Centers. Produced by John and Martha King and their team, this multimedia, internet training program allows students to progress at their own pace and delivers amazing retention of information. The program makes excellent use of the building blocks of learning approach. First simple skills are taught. Then with each proceeding lesson those skills are reviewed and then combined to form more advanced skills. An efficient learning system is formed which will get you through your training with confidence and minimal expense.

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While most schools offer a dedicated ground school class which covers course information separate from flight lessons, this program integrates each ground school lesson with its corresponding flight lesson. In addition the program offers a video preview of each lesson so that the student already knows exactly what to expect before he/she starts spending money in the airplane. This ensures the best allocation of time and money to move the student toward realizing the dream of flying. Cessna/King training programs are available for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine Ratings. Come visit the flight school to take a tour of our training facility.

Don’t have all of the money together right now?

Pay as you go or visit one of our Flight Training Finance Sources: Pilot Finance Inc. www.pilotfinance to explore options for competitive Career Training Loans.

 

The following is a brief synopsis of the requirements and privileges of the pilot licenses that can be obtained through flight lessons at Gulf Coast Aviation flight school:

SPORT PILOT

A sport pilot’s license allows you many of the same priveledges as a private pilot’s license as long as you fly in a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Gulf Coast Aviation has just taken delivery of a factory new Cessna Skycatcher which enables you to become a pilot for under $5000. To become a private license you must pass a written test on the required aeronautical knowledge, log a minimum of 20 hours of flight time, and pass the required practical (flight) test. While no medical is required by the FAA for Sport Pilots, to ensure the safety of everyone, Gulf Coast Aviation requires a medical certificate from an aviation medical examiner (AME) for its Sport Pilot students. You can find an AME near you by visiting flightphysical.com

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Getting started is easy! Just call us today to schedule your first lesson!

PRIVATE PILOT

A private pilot’s license allows you to fly day or night in good weather and carry non-paying passengers such as friends and family. To earn a private license you must pass a written test on the required aeronautical knowledge, log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, and pass the required practical (flight) test. Before your first solo you’ll need to pass an FAA physical given by an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). You can find an AME near you by visiting flightphysical.com

You might think that a flight school with modern aircraft like ours would cost you more money, but you’ll actually end up saving money, time, and frustration by receiving your flight training with us.

Getting started is easy! Just call us today to schedule your first lesson!

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INSTRUMENT RATING

An instrument rating gives you the additional freedom to fly through clouds and lower visibilities that private pilots are unable to fly through. An additional 40 hours of flight time after earning a private license is required to earn an instrument rating. You must also pass a written test and a practical (flight) test. Earn your Instrument rating in our G1000 aircraft and really take advantage of the additional safety that the superb redundancy and sitautional awareness of the system provides.

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COMMERCIAL PILOT

Earn your commercial pilot certificate in our air-conditioned Piper Seminole and graduate airline-ready!

A commercial pilot’s certificate, unlike a private pilot’s certificate, allows you to carry persons or property for compensation or hire, with some restrictions. To be eligible for a commercial license you must hold at least a private pilot certificate, pass a written test on the required aeronautical knowledge, have logged at least 250 hours of flight time, and pass the required practical (flight) test.

Even business or recreational pilots will benefit from the commercial pilot certificate by enjoying a higher level of safety and also lower insurance premiums.

MULTI-ENGINE RATING

If you want to be an airline pilot, train like one in Gulf Coast Aviation’s Piper Seminole. While there is no minimum number of hours required for a multi-engine add-on, you can expect to spend approximately 6-8 hours training for your multi-engine rating. This can be accomplished in as little as three days.

AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT

Earn your ATP airline ready and stand out above your peers. This course can be completed in as little as two – three days for those who are instrument proficient. Additional time and hours can be purchased for those who need to brush up on their instrument skills.

Call us for more details on how you can earn your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with Gulf Coast Aviation

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Rates
per /hr block (with
$1500 down)
2011 Cessna 162 Skycatcher – Light Sport $112/hr $112/hr
2005 G1000 Cessna 172SP Xm Weather and Music $139/hr $134/hr
2000 Cessna 172SP WAAS Garmin 430 $131/hr $131/hr
2001 Cessna 172SP Dual Axis Autopilot – IFR GPS $123/hr $123/hr
1977 Piper Lance (Complex) $175/hr $175/hr
Flight Instruction $59/hr $59/hr
Ground Instruction $49/hr $49/hr
Full Motion Flight Simulator $75/hr $75/hr
Full Motion Flight Simulator (20hr block) $55/hr $55/hr
Courses
Estimated Course Costs Below. Pay the entire course up front… or pay as you go. Ask about financing options.

These costs represent the minimum number of required hours and training in our lowest cost aircraft. Your cost may vary depending on your ability, the aircraft you choose, and the frequency of your training. A small fuel surcharge will also apply. Contact us for the current fuel surcharge.

These costs also do not include the cost of the flight test, medical certificate, charts, or renter’s insurance which will be required for course completion. The prices of these items are not set by Gulf Coast Aviation.

Financing can easily be arranged to make the dream of flying even more affordable. Pilot finance options are listed at the bottom of the page.

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Sport Pilot Course
Hours Cost
Dual 15 $2,370.00
Solo 5 $495.00
Ground 20 $980.00
Books 1 $344.00
Total Cost $4,189.00
Private Pilot Course (Part 141)
Hours Cost
Dual 25 $4,550.00
Solo 10 $1,230.00
Ground 20.0 $980.00
Books 1 $344.00
Total Cost $7,104.00
Private Pilot Course
Hours Cost
Dual 27.5 $5,005.00
Full Motion Flight Simulator 2.5 $298.00
Solo 10 $1,230.00
Ground 20.0 $980.00
Books 1 $344.00
Total Cost $7,857.00
Instrument Pilot Course
(Part 141)
Hours Cost
Dual in Aircraft 10.0 $1,820.00
Full Motion Flight Simulator 20 $1,880.00
Solo w/ Safety Pilot 10 $615.00
Ground 20.0 $980.00
Books 1 $344.00
Total Cost $5,639.00
Commercial Pilot Course
(Part 141)
Hours Cost
Dual in Multi-Engine Aircraft 20.0 $6,240.00
Full Motion Flight Simulator 27.5 $2,722.55
Sngl-Eng Time w/ Sfty Plt 122.5 $7,533.75
Ground 20.0 $980.00
Books 1 $344.00
Total Cost $17,820.00
Multi-Engine Rating – Air-Conditioned Piper Seminole – Garmin 430
Hours Cost
Dual in Aircraft 7.5 $2,422
Ground 5.0 $245.00
Books 1 $79.00
Total Cost $2,746.00