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Region Flyers is an FAA Approved Part 141 Flight School
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Getting Started
Not sure where to start? How does it all work? Check out our General Information packet to learn more about the process and answer some of your questions.
General Information
Become A Pilot
Region Flyers in Valparaiso, IN is a Part 141 flight school. This means the FAA has accredited us and allows you to get your ratings faster and more cost effectively. Note that flight training at our Lansing, IL location is also Part 141.
**Total pricing and number of hours needed are based upon the minimum FAA requirements for each certificate/rating.
**The costs reflected below are based on minimum flight time requirements. These parameters can be met for exceptional students, however this is not the average. For a custom training quote, please contact us.**
Private Pilot Pt. 141
Whether you’re flying for fun or to become an airline pilot one day, this is where it all begins. The Private Pilot Certificate is the starting point for the adventure that is aviation and is the foundation for all further skills that you will learn going forward.
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate.
- Log a minimum of 35 hours of flight training time.
- Pass a knowledge test.
- Be found competent to perform satisfactory on the FAA practical test.
- Pass a practical test with an FAA designee that will include a thorough knowledge evaluation followed by a flight skills evaluation.
Instrument Pilot Pt. 141
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a private pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Log a minimum of 35 hours of instrument time
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
Commercial Pilot Pt. 141
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a private pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Have logged at least 190 hours
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
Multi – Engine Add On Pt. 61
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a commercial pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
Certified Flight Instructor Pt. 61
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a commercial pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Pass 2 knowledge tests as well as the practical test
CFI – Instrument Pt. 61
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a commercial pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
CFI – Multi Engine Pt. 61
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a commercial pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Pass a practical test

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