Become A Pilot

Region Flyers 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.

Region Flyers offers flight training programs for the following certificates and ratings:

**Note, aircraft rental out of our Lansing, IL location is $135/hr.**

Contact us for pricing information

Private Pilot

Whether you’re flying for pleasure or to further your business, there’s no better way to do it than to fly. Earning your Wings is an experience you’ll never forget, guaranteed.

Requirements

• 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 instruction and solo flight time, and demonstrate a high level of skill.

• Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test

Instrument Pilot

Learn how to fly without having to rely on the horizon for visual cues. Your instructor will show you how to get to where you need to go, even when the weather isn’t cooperating. Your Instrument Certificate is the single most important thing you can do to keep yourself a sharp and safe pilot.

Requirements

• 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 50 hours cross-country flight
• Log a minimum of 40 hour simulated instrument
• Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test

Commercial Pilot

It’s no secret – there is a MASSIVE pilot shortage looming just around the corner. If you’ve ever considered a career in professional aviation, now is the time to make it happen. You will NOT be disappointed in your decision. Getting paid to do something you love is almost too good to be true!

Requirements

• 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 second-class medical certificate
• Have logged at least 190 hours
• Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test