The “Plane” Truth About Learning to Fly at College Aviation Gary Isaacs CFII Ana Mendivil CFII

 Mt. San Antonio College & Flight Training Association (FTA) Relationship  Flight Training Association Specifics  Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate  Pilot Certificates You Can Earn Through The FTA  Getting Started—”The Process”  Medical Certification  Mt. San Antonio College Aviation Clubs & Teams  Questions From the Group The “Plane” Truth About Learning to Fly at College Aviation

Mt. San Antonio College Success Stories Jared Carey  First Officer at ExpressJet Airlines  Hired at 22 with an ATP Certificate in 2011  Started Mt. SAC program in Fall 2006  Graduated with Commercial Flight & Aviation Science degrees in 2008

Mt. San Antonio College Success Stories Kate Darwin  First Officer at Compass Airlines  Hired with an ATP Certificate in 2014  Started Mt. SAC program in Fall 2009  Graduated with Commercial Flight degree in 2011

Mt. San Antonio College Success Stories Ana Mendivil  Flight Instructor at FTA  Hired with CFI Certificate in 2014  Started Mt. SAC program Fall 2008  Graduated with Commercial Flight & Aviation Science degrees in 2010  Awaiting ATC Academy date for en route training

 FTA is an extension of Mt. SAC specifically to train future pilots  Leadership at the college realizes the importance of training future pilots and aviation professionals  On-campus aviation courses further assist students in their flight training studies  Three FTA flight instructors are also on-campus professors MSAC & FTA Relationship

 FTA as we now know it began it 1989  Mt. SAC has been involved with pilot training since 1946  Focused on success, the staff realizes flight training is an investment in your future  Committed to helping students build a thorough aviation knowledge base  Competitive aircraft rental and CFI instruction rates  NOT-FOR-PROFIT Flight Training Association Specifics

 The FTA thrives because it is student-run  FTA student advisors aid in the membership selection process  Students have the ability to work at the FTA in various functions:  Dispatchers  Wash Officer  Events Media Officer  Maintenance Officer Flight Training Association Specifics

 All flight and ground-instruction scheduling is internet-based  One C-150, two C-152, two C-172, one Piper Arrow, one Citabria  Seven flight instructors, all Mt. SAC alumni  Located at 1430 Puddingstone Drive La Verne, CA Brackett Field KPOC. Our hangar is located on the northwest corner of the airfield Flight Training Association Specifics

 What category do you fit in?  Professional pilot, “I want to fly for…”  Aviation professional, “I want to be an air traffic controller, and I want to broaden my knowledge…”  Aviation enthusiast “I’ve always wanted to learn to fly…”  Whatever your category, you would benefit from the flight training at Mt. SAC! Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate

 Time commitments to earn a Private Pilot Certificate  Flight Time  Minimum of 40 hours is required which includes, dual- instruction, solo, cross country, and night  The reality is that most students obtain their Private Pilot Certificate in 75 hours (National Average)  Study time  For each hour of flight time, plan on spending three hours studying  Self-studying reduces overall costs Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate

 Flight training is a perishable skill  Frequency and consistency is a major key to success  Flight training sometimes yields student “plateaus”  It is vital to always keep a POSITIVE ATTITUDE  Two things will get you ahead: a positive attitude and hard work Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate

 And now for the financial realities…  C-150/C-152 rents for $75/hour  For 75 hours we’re looking at $5,625  C-172 rents for $100/hour  For 75 hours we’re looking at $7,500  Flight instructors fee is $35/hour  For 50 hours we’re looking at $1,750  For the airplane and the instructor anticipated costs are  C-150/C-152 about $7500  C-172 about $9300  If you really want to save money, frequency and consistency is the key Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate

 Additional costs associated with flight instruction are about $1,300 and include the following: Realities of Earning a Pilot Certificate Fuel TesterKneeboardLogbook Pilot Operating Handbook Aircraft Checklist View-Limiting Device Exam GuidesPlotterCharts E6BExam FeesMedical Flight Bag Airport Facilities Directory Misc. Fees

 Private Pilot Certificate  Instrument Rating  Commercial Pilot Certificate  Certified Flight Instructor Certificate  Certified Flight Instructor—Instrument Certificate  Ground Instructor  Basic, Advanced and Instrument Pilot Certificates You Can Earn Through The FTA

 Obtain a copy of the FTA Application and Rules & Regulations  Ensure you understand both (if accepted you will be tested on the material)  If the application is not completed in its entirety, the application will not be considered (this includes attaching your transcripts)  Once application is complete it must be submitted to the flight school or Division Office on or before noon, Friday March 4, 2016 Getting Started—”The Process”

 All completed applications will then be reviewed by student advisors and then submitted for final approval with the Flight Training Supervisor  Membership is limited  Some tips to make your application stand-out  Be sure the application is complete  Be sure the application is legible  Use the application to showcase how you have prepared yourself and your enthusiasm for aviation Getting Started—”The Process”

 Get started networking with current FTA students and student advisors  Introduce yourself to the FTA staff  Excel in the classroom. Your professors are a conduit to the FTA staff  Selection into the FTA is a very competitive process. Use the application to your advantage  The FTA membership list for Spring 2016 will be released the week of March 7, Getting Started—”The Process”

 Spring 2016 FTA Briefing will be located at the College Aviation hangar  1430 Puddingstone Drive La Verne, CA  Friday March 4, 2016 at 6:00pm  Great opportunity to see the facility and aircraft, meet instructors, dispatchers and peers  Highly encourage attendance Flight Training Association Briefing

 Necessary Documents and Fees for Enrollment (Completed at the FTA)  Drivers License  U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate  If not a U.S. Citizen, begin TSA Process   $50 Flight Training Fee (cash or check only)  Complete account card and other documents with help from FTA dispatchers Getting Started—”The Process” If You Are Selected

 Select a Flight Instructor  Some Tips on How to Select a CFI  Consider schedule availability  Be sure to introduce yourself to the CFI staff  Scheduling is internet-based  Username and password will be given by the dispatchers  Dispatchers will introduce you to “schedulepointe” application used for scheduling Getting Started—”The Process” If You Are Selected

 Prior to acting as Pilot in Command (Solo Flight) all pilots must possess a valid aviation medical certificate   Three classes of medical certificate  Third—Private Pilot privileges only  Second—Commercial & Private privileges  First—Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial & Private privileges  If you currently have any medical conditions, please feel free to see us or your CFI Medical Certification

 The Mt. San Antonio College Flying Team  Competes against other colleges on a nationwide basis  National competition normally in central U.S. (NIFA)  Student Air Traffic Controllers Association (SATCA)  Women in Aviation, International (WAI) Mt. San Antonio College Aviation Clubs & Teams

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