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The “Plane” Truth About Learning to Fly at College Aviation Gary Isaacs CFII Ana Mendivil CFII

The “Plane” Truth About Learning to Fly at College Aviation Mt. San Antonio College & Flight Training Association (FTA) Relationship Flight Training Association Specifics Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificates You Can Earn Through The FTA Getting Started—”The Process” Medical Certification Mt. San Antonio College Aviation Clubs & Teams Questions From the Group

Mt. San Antonio College Success Stories Jared Carey First Officer at Express. Jet Airlines Hired at 22 with an ATP Certificate in 2011 Started Mt. SAC program in Fall 2006 Graduated with Commercial Flight & Aviation Science degrees in 2008

Mt. San Antonio College Success Stories Kate Darwin First Officer at Compass Airlines Hired with an ATP Certificate in 2014 Started Mt. SAC program in Fall 2009 Graduated with Commercial Flight degree in 2011

Mt. San Antonio College Success Stories Ana Mendivil Flight Instructor at FTA Hired with CFI Certificate in 2014 Started Mt. SAC program Fall 2008 Graduated with Commercial Flight & Aviation Science degrees in 2010 Awaiting ATC Academy date for en route training

MSAC & FTA Relationship FTA is an extension of Mt. SAC specifically to train future pilots Leadership at the college realizes the importance of training future pilots and aviation professionals On-campus aviation courses further assist students in their flight training studies Three FTA flight instructors are also on-campus professors

Flight Training Association Specifics FTA as we now know it began it 1989 Mt. SAC has been involved with pilot training since 1946 Focused on success, the staff realizes flight training is an investment in your future Committed to helping students build a thorough aviation knowledge base Competitive aircraft rental and CFI instruction rates NOT-FOR-PROFIT

Flight Training Association Specifics The FTA thrives because it is student-run FTA student advisors aid in the membership selection process Students have the ability to work at the FTA in various functions: Dispatchers Wash Officer Events Media Officer Maintenance Officer

Flight Training Association Specifics All flight and ground-instruction scheduling is internetbased One C-150, two C-152, two C-172, one Piper Arrow, one Citabria Seven flight instructors, all Mt. SAC alumni Located at 1430 Puddingstone Drive La Verne, CA Brackett Field KPOC. Our hangar is located on the northwest corner of the airfield

Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate What category do you fit in? Professional pilot, “I want to fly for…” Aviation professional, “I want to be an air traffic controller, and I want to broaden my knowledge…” Aviation enthusiast “I’ve always wanted to learn to fly…” Whatever your category, you would benefit from the flight training at Mt. SAC!

Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate Time commitments to earn a Private Pilot Certificate Flight Time Minimum of 40 hours is required which includes, dualinstruction, solo, cross country, and night The reality is that most students obtain their Private Pilot Certificate in 75 hours (National Average) Study time For each hour of flight time, plan on spending three hours studying Self-studying reduces overall costs

Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate Flight training is a perishable skill Frequency and consistency is a major key to success Flight training sometimes yields student “plateaus” It is vital to always keep a POSITIVE ATTITUDE Two things will get you ahead: a positive attitude and hard work

Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate And now for the financial realities… C-150/C-152 rents for $75/hour For 75 hours we’re looking at $5, 625 C-172 rents for $100/hour For 75 hours we’re looking at $7, 500 Flight instructors fee is $35/hour For 50 hours we’re looking at $1, 750 For the airplane and the instructor anticipated costs are C-150/C-152 about $7500 C-172 about $9300 If you really want to save money, frequency and consistency is the key

Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate Additional costs associated with flight instruction are about $1, 300 and include the following: Fuel Tester Kneeboard Logbook Pilot Operating Handbook Aircraft Checklist View-Limiting Device Exam Guides Plotter Charts E 6 B Exam Fees Medical Flight Bag Airport Facilities Directory Misc. Fees

Pilot Certificates You Can Earn Through The FTA Private Pilot Certificate Instrument Rating Commercial Pilot Certificate Certified Flight Instructor—Instrument Certificate Ground Instructor Basic, Advanced and Instrument

Getting Started—”The Process” Obtain a copy of the FTA Application and Rules & Regulations Ensure you understand both (if accepted you will be tested on the material) If the application is not completed in its entirety, the application will not be considered (this includes attaching your transcripts) Once application is complete it must be submitted to the flight school or Division Office on or before noon, Friday March 4, 2016

Getting Started—”The Process” All completed applications will then be reviewed by student advisors and then submitted for final approval with the Flight Training Supervisor Membership is limited Some tips to make your application stand-out Be sure the application is complete Be sure the application is legible Use the application to showcase how you have prepared yourself and your enthusiasm for aviation

Getting Started—”The Process” Get started networking with current FTA students and student advisors Introduce yourself to the FTA staff Excel in the classroom. Your professors are a conduit to the FTA staff Selection into the FTA is a very competitive process. Use the application to your advantage The FTA membership list for Spring 2016 will be released the week of March 7, 2016.

Flight Training Association Briefing Spring 2016 FTA Briefing will be located at the College Aviation hangar 1430 Puddingstone Drive La Verne, CA 91750 Friday March 4, 2016 at 6: 00 pm Great opportunity to see the facility and aircraft, meet instructors, dispatchers and peers Highly encourage attendance

Getting Started—”The Process” If You Are Selected Necessary Documents and Fees for Enrollment (Completed at the FTA) Drivers License U. S. Passport or Birth Certificate If not a U. S. Citizen, begin TSA Process https: //www. flightschoolcandidates. gov $50 Flight Training Fee (cash or check only) Complete account card and other documents with help from FTA dispatchers

Getting Started—”The Process” If You Are Selected Select a Flight Instructor Some Tips on How to Select a CFI Consider schedule availability Be sure to introduce yourself to the CFI staff Scheduling is internet-based Username and password will be given by the dispatchers Dispatchers will introduce you to “schedulepointe” application used for scheduling

Medical Certification Prior to acting as Pilot in Command (Solo Flight) all pilots must possess a valid aviation medical certificate https: //www. faa. gov/pilots/amelocator/ Three classes of medical certificate Third—Private Pilot privileges only Second—Commercial & Private privileges First—Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial & Private privileges If you currently have any medical conditions, please feel free to see us or your CFI

Mt. San Antonio College Aviation Clubs & Teams The Mt. San Antonio College Flying Team Competes against other colleges on a nationwide basis National competition normally in central U. S. (NIFA) Student Air Traffic Controllers Association (SATCA) Women in Aviation, International (WAI)

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