Learn To Fly

Genesis Flyers Aviation offers custom one on one flight instruction for their students. Whether your goal is to become a sport pilot, flight instructor, or an airline captain we are here to help you achieve your goals. Our training curriculum is custom designed to fit your pilot goals. Genesis Flyers Aviation offers flight instruction to students in the Greater Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona metropolitan areas.

Sport Pilot:

The sport pilot rating is becoming one of the most popular ratings for a general aviation pilot today. A student can obtain a sport pilot certificate for a fraction of the cost to obtain a private pilot certificate. Sport pilots do not have to obtain a medical to earn their certificate.

Below are the basic requirements to obtain a sport pilot certificate:

• Be at least 17yrs old
• Be able to read, speak, and write and understand English
• Pass a computerized aeronautical knowledge test
• Accumulate and log specified amount of training and experience, including the following:
• 20 hours of flight time, including 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor in a single engine airplane and at least 5 hours of solo flight training in specified areas of operation listed in part 61.311 of the FARs
• 2 hours of cross country flight training, 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a lap in the traffic pattern) at an airport;
• One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance with a full stop landing at a minimum of two points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight- line distance of 25 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations
• 2 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in part 61.311 of the FARs in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.

Private Pilot:

Today the private pilot certificate is held by the majority of pilots. The private pilot certificate allows a pilot to act as pilot-in-command of any airplane (appropriately rated aircraft) for any non-commercial purpose. This certificate gives the pilot authority to fly under visual flight rules (VFR). A private pilot may carry passengers and fly in furtherance of a business. The private pilot certificate does not allow the pilot to be compensated in any way for services as a pilot. Passengers can pay pro rata share of the flight expenses (i.e. fuel, oil, and rental costs).

The basic requirements to obtain a private pilot certificate are:

• Be at least 17 years old
• Be able to read, speak, and write the English language
• Obtain at least a third class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner
• Pass a computerized aeronautical knowledge test
• Accumulate and log a specified amount of training and experience, including the following:
  • 40 hours of piloting time including 20 hours of flight with an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, and other requirements including "cross-country", 10 hours of solo (i.e., by yourself) flight time in an airplane, including at least
    • Solo requirements:
      • 5 hours of solo cross-country time
      • One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 NM total distance, with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points and with one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 50 NM between the takeoff and landing locations
      • Three solo takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
    • Night requirements:
      • 3 hours of night flight training
      • One cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance
      • 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport
    • 3 hours of flight training on the control and maneuvering solely by reference to instruments
• Pass an oral test and flight test administered by an FAA-designated pilot examiner.

Instrument Rating:

An instrument rating is add-on rating to a pilot’s current certificate. A pilot with an instrument rating can fly under (IFR) Instrument Flight Rules and fly into (IMC) instrument meteorological conditions. Instrument pilots are rated to fly solely by reference to their flight instruments.

Below are the basic requirements to become eligible for an instrument rating:

• hold at least a private pilot certificate
• be able to read, speak, write and understand English
• pass a written and practical exam
• log a minimum of 50 hours of cross country PIC
• log 40 hours of instrument time to include:
  • 15 hours of instrument flight training
  • not more than 20 hours of simulator training
  • one 250nm cross country flight

Commercial pilot certificate:

A commercial pilot may be compensated for flying. In training for a commercial pilot certificate a pilot will have a better understanding of aircraft systems and a higher understanding of airmanship. A commercial pilot who does not hold an instrument rating cannot fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and are restricted to daytime flights within 50 nautical miles when flying for compensation or hire.

To find out other limitations to the commercial pilot certificate please inquire with our flight staff.

The basic requirements to obtain a commercial pilot certificate are:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a private pilot certificate
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• Accumulate and log a specified amount of training and experience; the following are part of the airplane single-engine land class rating requirements:
  • At least 250 hours of piloting time including 20 hours of training with an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, and other requirements including several "cross-country" flights, i.e. more than 50 nautical miles (93 km) from the departure airport and both solo and instructor-accompanied night flights
• Pass an aeronautical knowledge test
• Pass an oral test and flight test administered by an FAA-designated pilot examiner.

Airline Transport Pilot:

The Air Transport Pilot certificate (ATP) is now becoming a requirement for professional pilots looking to make a career with most airlines. It is currently the highest rating in civil aviation a pilot can obtain. A pilot seeking the ATP certificate does not need to be signed off by an instructor to apply for the practical test. We offer scheduling and training in the category and class of aircraft the pilot is seeking the ATP certificate.

The basic requirements to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot certificate are:

• Be at least 23 years of age
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Be of good moral character
• Meet at least one of the following requirements:
  • Hold at lease a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating
  • Meet the military experience requirements under part 61. 73 to qualify for a commercial pilot certificate and an instrument rating if the person is rated military pilot or former rated military pilot of the Armed Forces of the United State of America
  • Meet the aeronautical experience requirements that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought before applying for a practical test
  • Pass the practical test on the areas of operation that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.

Certified Flight instructor Add-on ratings:

Genesis Flyers Aviation offers flight instructor add-on ratings for instructors who are looking to add their CFI, CFII, or MEI to their current instructor certificate.

Flight Reviews/Instrument Proficiency checks:

Genesis Flyers Aviation offers flight reviews in accordance with FAR Part 61.56.

A minimum of one hour of ground and one hour of flight is required with an instructor.  See the FAR's for the complete listing of requirements. Depending on the experience and regency of each pilot will determine the ground and flight training time for each flight review.

Genesis Flyers Aviation offers instrument proficiency checks (IPCs) to pilots in accordance with FAR Part 61.57(d). Our IPC programs are developed for each individual pilot. Our instructors are also available to act as safety pilots for pilots who need to stay IFR current.

We are looking forward to taking flight with you!

*The requirements for obtaining each certificate and rating above give a general overview of the training requirements. A student pilot will need at least a third class medical certificate to obtain most of their pilot ratings and certificates. For more information please direct questions to our flight staff.

Airplane Owners:

Genesis Flyers Aviation provides flight training to airplane owners.

Certain restrictions apply-

*The airplane must have a current annual and comply with all airworthiness directives pertaining to the make and model of your aircraft, before instruction will begin. Additional cost may apply for the engine and airframe log books to be reviewed by an aircraft maintenance technician. For long-term training addition to owner's insurance policy may be required.