Pittsburgh Flight Training Center (PFTC) is Approved to Accept VA Educational Benefits

To qualify for Veteran benefits, students must enroll in one of PFTC's approved FAA Part 141 courses:
   Instrument Rating
   Commercial Pilot Certification
   Multi-Engine Rating
      *Students must be enrolled in Instrument and Commercial
         at the same time to receive benefits
      *The Private Pilot course is not VA approved

For assistance in the application and authorization process, please visit the VA's website at:
http://gibill.va.gov/

Reservists:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/NDAA2008.html

The VA will reimburse the qualified student up to 60% for ground and flight training.

Enrollment Policy

Enrollment eligibility for flight training shall be determined by the course's applicable regulations listed in 14 CFR part 61, 141.

All individuals must have a second class medical certificate from a FAA approved medical examiner.

Individuals may enroll in any course seven (7) days a week 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

INSTRUMENT
All persons who apply must:
• Hold at least a current private pilot certificate.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

COMMERCIAL
All persons who apply must:
• Hold at least a current private pilot certificate.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

MULTI-ENGINE
All persons who apply must:
• Hold at least a current private or commercial certificate.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Evaluation of Credit for Previous Training

A student may be given credit towards the curriculum requirements of a course for previous pilot experience and knowledge, provided the following conditions are met:

• If the credit is based upon a part 141 approved training course, the credit given that student for the previous pilot experience and knowledge may be 50 percent of the curriculum requirements and must be based upon a proficiency test knowledge test, or both, conducted by the receiving pilot school.

• If the credit is not based upon a part 141 approved training course, the credit given that student for previous pilot experience and knowledge shall not exceed more than 25 percent of the curriculum requirements and must be based upon a proficiency test or knowledge test, or both, conducted by the receiving pilot school.

• Credit for training specified above must be certified in writing by the student’s previous flight school as to the kind and amount of training provided and the result of any stage or end-of-course checks given the student.

Attendance Policy

Students will be required to complete a minimum of seven (7) hours of flight instruction per a calendar month.

Students failing to meet this standard of progress shall be placed on a probationary status for the following month. Probationary period will conclude after completion of ten (10) hours of flight instruction in a calendar month. The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs will be then notified and the student must reenroll only after evidence that the conditions causing unsatisfactory progress have been rectified.

Progress Policy

Grading system for flight and/or ground school is as follows:
• Lab stage exams are required prior to flight stage checks.
• All flight stage checks are on a pass or fail system.
   a. A student has three chances to attain a satisfactory grade.
   b. Any student that receives an unsatisfactory grade must attend remedial training with their instructor before attempting to take the exam again.

Any student unable to achieve a satisfactory grade on a stage exam after the third attempt must meet with the chief flight instructor and his or her instructor to discuss what action needs to be taken prior to continuing training.

• All practical flight tests will be measured against the FAA Practical Test Standards.
• A minimum score of 70% is required on all FAA Written Exams and must be completed prior to practical tests.
• All end-of-course practical tests are on a pass or fail system.

Students whose flight training times exceed the minimum number of hours set forth in the applicable syllabus by 120% will have their training put on hold until a meeting between the student, instructor and chief pilot to discuss the student’s progress and future training is completed.

Conduct Policy

Students will be required to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times. Casual attire is acceptable. Students wearing sandals and open-toe shoes are not permitted. A student arriving for a lesson without meeting the clothing requirements will not be permitted to fly and a "no-show" may be charged.

Students are required to give at least 24 hours in advance of any cancellations, excluding adverse weather conditions. A “no-show” is defined as a charge of one (1) hour of ground instruction for the instructor’s time.

Training Syllabus

A student at the time of enrollment will receive a copy of the FAA approved TRAINING SYLLABUS as required by 14 CFR 141.93 (A) (2). Contact the Chief Flight Instructor immediately if the Training Syllabus is not available.

Refund Policy for Veteran/Reservist Students

This school maintains a policy to refund of the unused portion of the tuition fees and other charges in the event the eligible person fails to enter the course or withdraws or is discontinued there from at any time prior to completion and provided that the amount charged to the eligible person for tuition, fees, and other charges for a portion of the course does not exceed the approximate pro rata portion of the total charges for tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length. However, no more than $10.00 may be retained for a registration fee.

Curriculum Requirements

Pittsburgh Flight Training Center’s curriculum meets all applicable requirements set forth by 14 CFR Part 141.

INSTRUMENT
• 35 Hours Dual Flight
• 30 Hours Ground Training
• 8.75 Hours Pre/Post Briefing

COMMERCIAL
• 55 Hours Dual Flight Time
• 65 Hours Solo Flight Time
• 35 Hours Ground Training
• 30 Hours Pre/Post Briefing

MULTI-ENGINE
• 15 Hours Dual Flight Time
• 14 Hours Ground Training
• 3.75 Hours Pre/Post Briefing

Course outlines available upon request!

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Phone: 412-466-1111