NOVEMBER 2024AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM19Its PPL program is designed for single-engine or multi-engine aircraft. With consistent practice, it generally takes five months to complete and costs $15,000 for an average of 60 flight hours. Lessons are flexible to accommodate those with other responsibilities, such as a high school student balancing academic responsibilities, a professional managing work and family, or someone looking to fulfill a lifelong dream of flying.After completing the PPL training, many students advance to an instrument rating, which allows navigation under instrument flight rules (IFR). This is often followed by a commercial pilot license (CPL), which emphasizes energy management, a critical aspect of advanced flying. The flight school also offers certifications for certified flight instructor (CFI), certified flight instructor-Instrument (CFII) and multi-engine instructor (MEI).Specialized Programs Approved by the FAASetting Piston2Jet apart in the general aviation space is its FAA-certified Part 141 Test Pilot Course. Yurovich used his experience as a former test pilot at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (PAX River), where he obtained the 141 certification to provide specialized courses for advanced flyers. To date, the flight school has successfully trained three individuals in this rigorous program.One of these students came from London, where he was teaching longitudinal stability at Boscombe Down, the UK's test pilot school. The other two, from New England, include a highly accomplished woman with a PhD in physics who worked with a pair of scientists who were awarded a Nobel Peace Prize 1996. With over 4,000 flight hours, she was also a flight instructor and an FAA Safety Team representative. The other student had 3,500 flight hours and was involved in aircraft development and construction. He sought out this test pilot course to learn advanced techniques and safety measures to mitigate risk in their endeavors.Drawing on experience from the spin team at PAX River, Yurovich also teaches spin techniques, typically reserved for students seeking CFI certification, where a spin endorsement is required. At PAX River, spins were integral to flight training--a distinctive skill Piston2Jet brings to its program.Cultivating Resilient Pilots Since 2019, the Piston2Jet has evolved through three phases--initially establishing its business foundation, then expanding into airplane sales and recoveries and now moving into new initiatives. It is currently working the paperwork to be a Flight Training Center (FTC) with an aviation training entity in Akron, Ohio and pursuing VA funding to offer opportunities to its students through the GI Bill. With a retired Navy commander and test pilot leading the VA funding initiative, it is broadening training programs to provide greater financial access and enhanced training experiences.Piston2Jet's military aviation heritage reflects its commitment to shaping competent, resilient pilots ready to navigate the skies. From mentoring general aviation enthusiasts to providing aspiring military pilots, it goes beyond technical instruction. Cultivating a mindset of resilience, precision and lifelong learning, Piston2Jet continues to shape the future of aviation. Our mission is to pass on the knowledge that has kept us safe and skilled in the skiesTOP 10SERVICES PROVIDERS 2024
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