GETTING STARTED

At Alpine Aviation we're dedicated to safety and full certification. We can help you earn your wings, from private pilot through commercial and airline transport ratings.

You can start at any age, although you must be 16 to solo and 17 to obtain your pilot certificate.

As of October 2004, all new students must be US citizens. The student must show a valid passport or birth certificate to start their training.

Non-citizens must apply for training clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

FLIGHT TRAINING

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Step 1: Take an Introduction Flight
Go for a flight to see if you really like flying in a small aircraft.The instructor will perform the take off and landing but once in the air you will be at the controls. You’ll get a feel of straight and level flight, turns, climbs and descents.
Step 2: Eligibility
Before investing in flight training find out if you meet the eligibility requirements to get your student / medical certificate. You will need a student pilot certificate to solo and a medical certificate to get your private or recreational pilots license.
Step 3: Student Certificate
Your student certificate is good for two years.
Step 4: Your First Solo
Your instructor feels you are ready to fly by yourself when your basic flight training is completed and your presolo written test is completed. The day you solo will be a day you won’t forget.
Step 5: Cross Country Training
You will now get the skills to leave the local airport and fly to other airports. In this stage you will learn to navigate, learn more about the aircraft performance, check weather reports and forecasts, and file a flight plan with a weather briefer.
Step 6: Night Flights
There will be a few lessons flying at night. You will need at least 10 hours of night flight and will be flying to other airports. Flying at night is a very different experience than flying during the day light hours.
Step 7: Knowledge Test
Written Test– good for two years. The written exam is a 60 question multiple-choice type test and you have two hours to complete. This written test must be completed before you can go for your check ride. Passing score is 70 percent.
Step 8: Check Ride
An oral knowledge test and practical flight test is performed by an Examiner.

PRIVATE PILOT PRIVILEGES

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Once you earn your pilot certificate, the adventure has just begun.

In a light airplane, you travel further and faster -- and you have fun getting wherever you're going. That means you might start looking forward to business trips for a change. Or, you'll add some spice to your weekends with day trips you never imagined were possible. One of the best times to travel by air is during the holidays, when you can look down and see all the traffic stuck on the highway. Look through this section to learn about how flying can complement your life - with travel, new challenges, aircraft ownership, or even a flying career.

ADVANCED TRAINING

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In flying, there is always more to learn. That is why Alpine Aviation offers aircraft and instructors for Instrument, Commercial, and Airline Transport Pilot ratings.
Whether your interest is an Instrument rating to expand your Private certificate, or Commercial rating with a professional pilot career in mind, we can help you reach your goals.

Alpine Aviation also offers short courses in mountain flying, short field landings, high altitude airport operations, and class airspace/tower operations.

Alpine Aviation's experienced instructors and top-notch aircraft are the perfect tools for attaining your advanced ratings, training you to the high standards of Commercial and Airline Transport Pilots.
Alpine Aviation teaches the essential knowledge and skills to those pilots who want more freedom and safety in flying.

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HOW DO I SIGN UP?

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At Alpine we're dedicated to safety and full pilot certification. We're sure we can help you earn your wings.

Earning your Wings

To sign up for personal flight training, simply print and fill out the application, and rental policy below, and either fax it to (530) 477-7764 or bring it in with you. Just call Sandy Mills at (530) 477-7701, and we'll begin your application process.

Pilot Application

Rental Policy Revision 7

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