FAA-APPROVED TIME BUILDING PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE PILOTS

LOG 50 HOURS IN 5 DAYS

Helping private pilots complete training and build hours towards their commercial pilot aeronautical experience requirements at a fraction of the cost.

Log 50 Hours

TOWARDS COMMERCIAL PILOT REQUIREMENTS

In 5 days

AT EITHER OUR SMF OR RNO BASED TRAINING FACILITY

Only $5,995 $4,995

INCLUDES COURSE, HOTEL, AND TRANSPORTATION

Flight simulator cockpit with three large monitors displaying an aerial view, a pilot's seat, and controls for flight training.
Flight simulator cockpit with multiple screens, a pilot's seat, and flight controls, used for pilot training.

BUILT FOR SERIOUS COMMERCIAL STUDENTS

A concentrated simulator-based program in accordance with FAR 61.129(i)(1)(i) and FAR 141.41(b) Appendix D. Our course is designed to reduce aircraft rental costs, improve efficiency, and keep your commercial training moving because seniority is everything and getting there quickly is career changing.

50-Hour Simulator Training Block

Structured AATD sessions designed specifically around time building and meeting commercial pilot aeronautical experience requirements.

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Includes Hotel Accommodations

Stay close to training so you can focus on the course instead of logistics, commuting, or daily planning.

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Includes Local Transportation

Local transportation support helps keep the week simple, predictable, and efficient from arrival to departure.

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CONDENSED COMMERCIAL PILOT TIME BUILDING COURSE

One Week. One Price. Serious Progress.

$5,995 $4,995

all In Training Package

50 hours of FAA-authorized time building in a simulator with a CFI. The hours count towards commercial pilot requirements permitted by Federal Aviation Regulation 61.129(i)(1)(i), AC61-136B, & AATD device LOA.

Five-day accelerated schedule for focused commercial pilot students wanting to build flight time quick.

Five nights hotel accommodations at a Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, or similar property.

Ground transportation between the hotel and training center.

Scenario-based instruction, checkride study guides, and proficiency-focused operations that will help you excel through commercial pilot training.

Important: Pilot Hour does not replace all commercial pilot certificate requirements. Part 61 pilots will receive and be able to credit 50 hours of the required 250 hours towards their commercial pilots license. Part 141 pilots can credit 20% of their commercial pilot training requirements.

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SMARTER THAN TRADITIONAL TIME BUILDING

Instead of simply watching hobbs time accumulate, students work through structured simulator scenarios that build knowledge, proficiency, and commercial-level aeronautical decision-making.

A white general aviation airplane.

Lower Cost Per Hour

AATD training can reduce the cost burden by thousands of dollars compared to time building in aircraft.

Weather-Proof Schedule

No cancellations for ceilings, visibility, maintenance delays, or aircraft availability.

Repeat the Hard Stuff

Practice emergencies and other commercial ACS tasks in a stress free environment. You’ll come out of our course checkride ready.

5.0 stars by our customers

“The process was smooth and as advertised. I’m thrilled with the outcome. Highly recommend.”

— Former Customer

“Communication was top-notch. A great experience all around. Long days but you get it done fast.”

— Former Customer

“The instructors were great! 50 hours towards commercial in 5 days for half the cost is amazing.”

— Former Customer

READY TO BUILD hours?

availability is limited

A man seated at a flight simulator cockpit with multiple screens and control panels, positioned in front of a large screen displaying an aerial view for flight training.
Simulated aircraft cockpit setup with a chair, flight instruments, a large screen display showing a runway view, and a computer with charts for training or testing purposes.