flight training .
Flight Training Requirements
All candidates must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English , as well as pass FAA aeronautical knowledge tests (except multi-engine) and FAA practical tests for certificate or rating.
**Students obtaining their first medical certificate are encouraged to obtain at least a second-class medical in lieu of the third-class in order to determine future ability to qualify as a commercial pilot.
Minimum Requirements Corresponding Course Numbers
Private: AVN 1020, 1024, 1030
17 years old; read, speak, write and understand English; Current FAA Medical (Third-Class minimum)
FAR Part 61: Minimum 40 hours flight time (minimum 20 with instructor, minimum 10 solo)
FAR Part 141: Minimum 35 hours flight time (20 with instructor, 15 solo)
Instrument: AVN 2170, 2174
Private Pilot Certificate; read, speak, write, and understand English; current FAA Medical (Third-Class minimum)
FAR Part 61: 40 hours instrument flight time (30 in an airplane, 10 in a flight training device)
FAR Part 141: 35 hours instrument instruction (25 in an airplane, 10 in a flight training device)
Commercial: AVN 2180, 2184
18 years old; read, speak, write, and understand English; current FAA Medical (Third-Class minimum to take commercial practical test; Second-Class minimum to exercise commercial pilot privileges)
FAR Part 61: Minimum 250 total hours flight time
FAR Part 141: Minimum 190 total hours flight time
Multi-engine: AVN 3400
Private Pilot Certificate; Current FAA Medical (Third-Class minimum)
No specific flight time requirements
Flight Instructor: AVN 3190, 3194, 3300, 3304, 4030
18 years old; read, speak, write, and understand English; Commercial Certificate (or ATP) with instrument rating; Current FAA Medical (Third-Class minimum); no specific flight time required
Estimated Costs for Flight Training
The following costs are estimates based upon obtaining specific flight certificates and ratings with average requirements, not minimum requirements as established by Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA). These costs may be higher or lower, depending upon individual students abilities in fulfilling requirements to meet FAA standards.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Avg. Flight Hours/Cost |
AVN 1024* |
Private Pilot Lab | 1 | 15 hours/$1,500.00 |
| AVN 1030* | Private Pilot Certificate | 2 | 35 hours/$3,000.00 |
| AVN 3400** | Multi-Engine | 1 | 20 hours/$4,400.00 |
| AVN 2174* | Instrument Rating | 3 | 40 hours/$4,400.00 |
| AVN 2184* | Commercial Certificate | 2 | 100 hours/$11,700.00*** |
| AVN 3194** | Cert. Flt. Inst. One | 2 | 20 hours/$2,280.00 |
| AVN 3304 | Cert. Flt. Inst. Two | 1 | 15 hours/$1,380.00 |
| AVN 4030 | Cert. Flt. Inst. Three | 3 | 15 hours/$2,625.00 |
| Total | $31,285.00 |
*Required flight courses for BSA Professional Flight Option
**Either one may be taken to satisfy degree requirements
***Single pilot in a single-engine or crew of two pilots in a multiengine airplane
Fees paid directly to the contracted Flight School and tuition fees paid to UNO.
Flight costs do not include tuition: Resident: $154.75; Non-resident: $456.00 (2007-2008 rates).
Additional Financial Aid for flight training is available to students, please contact an adviser for more information.
Flight Training Providers
The following flight training organizations meet the specificiations to provide training for academic credit. The Aviation Institute recommends that you visit each flight training provider.
Advanced Air, Inc. is located on the Council Bluffs Airport. For more information on Advanced Air, please call (712) 323-2173 or visit http://www.advancedaircb.com.
Flight Nebraska Group, Inc. is located at Plattsmouth Municipal Airport, south of Omaha. For more information on Flight Nebraska Group, please call (402) 298-8468 or visit http://www.flightnebraskagroup.com/.
Many UNO students have found employment at these and other area airports as Certified Flight Instructors.