Considering a career in aviation or exploring flight schools in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, or nearby? Learn about our pilot programs and rental aircraft. We make flight training fun and efficient. With 30 years of experience, our programs combine best practices from civilian and military aviation. Our professional instructors ensure safety and use proven methods for success.
We prioritize your success with a proven track record of students achieving their goals.
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To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating a person must:
Be at least 18 years of age;
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant’s flight instructor certificate as are necessary;
Hold either a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate with:
An aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought; and
An instrument rating, or privileges on that person’s pilot certificate that are appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
Study Assignments in our curriculum reference official FAA Handbooks and Manuals covering all knowledge areas for this course. However, online or in-house classes may be a better fit for your learning style and to supplement official materials. Discuss with your instructor options available that best meet your needs.
Total Time: There are no set requirements for hours of dual training for the CFI, CFII, or MEI. However, you must have at least 15 hours as pilot in command of multi-engine aircraft before you take the MEI practical examination.
Examination Requirements: You must take and pass the appropriate FAA written examination with a score of 70% or better, then take and pass the practical flight test examination with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.
These are approximate costs associated with obtaining a Flight Instructor Certificate. However, costs vary greatly due to individual needs, past experience and learning styles. We provide many additional resources for FREE because our goal is to make training as affordable and efficient as possible.
FAA Knowledge Exams: $330
Flight Instructor – Airplane
Fundamentals of Instructing
Aircraft Rental: 20 Hrs Avg
See our Aircraft page for available aircraft and rates.
Ground Instruction: 40 Hrs Avg
Practice ground training and role playing. ($60/Hr)
Flight Instruction: 25 Hrs Avg
Dual instruction including flight training, preflight and postflight briefings. ($60/Hr)
FAA Practical Exam – $1,000
Oral and flight evaluation with FAA Designated Examiner
This sheet itemizes the approximate costs associated with obtaining a Flight Instructor – Instrument Rating. However, costs vary greatly due to individual needs, past experience and learning styles. We provide many additional resources for FREE because our goal is to make training as affordable and efficient as possible.
FAA Knowledge Exams: $175
Flight Instructor – Instrument Airplane
Aircraft Rental: 20 Hrs Avg
See our Aircraft page for available aircraft and rates. We highly recommend utilizing simulator to reduce cost and increase training efficiency.
Ground Instruction: 15 Hrs Avg
Practise ground training and role playing. ($60/hr)
Flight Instruction: 20 Hrs Avg
Dual instruction including flight training, preflight and postflight briefings. ($60/hr
FAA Practical Exam – $750
Oral and flight evaluation with FAA Designated Examiner