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Flying High LLC is a flight services company located in the Beautiful Valley of the Sun. We take pride in providing quality flight training at a price that is affordable. Aviation is our one true love and sharing that passion for flight is our #1 priority. Flight lessons are available in either a Cessna 172 or a Piper Cherokee 140, both of which provide an excellent platform for introductory flight training. The stability and reliability of each of these aircraft are the primary reasons that they have been some of the most widely utilized in the industry. A few of our other services include discovery flights, photo flights, biennual flight reviews, high performance and complex endorsements, commercial training, instrument proficiency checks as well as initial instrument training. We can custom design any training program to fit your past experience as well as your learning style. We know that flight training is just a small part of aviation and that Flying High LLC is an even smaller part of that, so we have, throughout time and experience, grown and cultivated relationships with other aviation enthusiasts to extend our services beyond what we are capable of providing in-house. Some of these additional services include tail wheel endorsements and bush piloting to hone your stick and rudder skills, formation and aerobatic flight in military training aircraft including the classic, but still widely used T-34 Mentor. If you feel like aviation is a path you wish to travel, please feel free to contact us! Sean Cooke | CFI | MEI | Airplane | Helicopter
Photo Flights
Private Pilot Training
Helicopter Training
Complex - High Performace
Tail Wheel Endorsements
Multi-Engine Training
Instrument Training
Now scheduling for Saturday Feb. 11th. 8am-4pm!
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Private Pilot
Private Pilot Certificate Becoming a private pilot is one of the greatest achievements a person can accomplish in a life time. It requires dedication and a true passion for aviation. This certificate will give you the freedom to travel the skies with no limit as to how far you can travel, day or night. The only two things holding you back from flying those highways in the sky are a few months of hard work and a learning expeirence that will be unlike any you have had in your past. Training will start with a brief introductory flight , giving you the opportunity to take the controls and view the world from a whole new perspective. From there we will set up a training schedule that works for YOU, and begin working on the various maneuvers and knowledge that will be required of you both in the air and on the ground. After about 20 to 25 hours of dual instruction you will be ready for you first solo flight! You will preflight the aircraft, request clearence from ground control, taxi to the active runway, perform an engine run-up, complete the before takeoff checklist, request clearance from tower control and have the time of your life flying acting as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for the first time ever. It's a once in a life time expeirence! After your first solo flight you will continue to solo on a regular basis. These flights will start to build up your confidence level and give you that reassurance that you are fully capable of becoming a pilot. We will begin to study cross country flight planning and you will get the opportunity to fly to an airport of your choice and enjoy a meal at one of the many airport restaurants. At this point you are over the hump and well on you way to becoming a pilot. All that is left is a few review flights mixed in with a couple solo flights and you will be ready for your checkride. The checkride consist of two parts, both an oral exam and the practical exam or the flight portion of the test. The oral exam will test your knowledge on preflight preparation, preflight procedures and airport operations. The flight portion will test your ability to perform various landings, performance maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers, slow flight, stalls, unusual attitudes, emergency operation and of course your ability to navigate using pilotage and deadreckoning. 14 CFR 61.103 Eligibility RequirmentsBe at least 17 years of ageBe able to read, speak, write and understand the English languagePass the required knowledge testReceive training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructorMeet the aeronautical experience requirements of this part that apply to the aircraft rating being sought before applying for the practical testPass the practical test on the areas of operation listed in 61.107(b)Comply with the appropriate sections of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought14 CFR 61.109 Aeronautical Experience Must log at least 40 hours of flight time that includes at least 20 hours from an authorized instructor and 10 hours of solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in 61.107(b)(1) of this part, and the training must include at least:3 hours of cross-country flight training in a single engine airplane3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane that includes: one cross country flight over 100 nautical miles total distance; and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop involving a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport.3 hours of training in a single engine airplane on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments3 hours of flight training in preperation for the practical test in a single engine airplane which must have been performed within 2 calender months preceding the date of the test10 hours of solo flight time in a single engine airplane, consisting of at least:5 hours of solo cross country time that includes one solo cross country flight of at least 150 nautical miles total distance with full stop landings at a minimum of 3 points, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight line distance of at least 50 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and three takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with with an operating control tower
Instrument Rating
Instrument Rating Adding an instrument rating to your private or commercial certificate will give you the opportunity to hone and fine tune your piloting skills, allowing you to control and navigate an aircraft solely by reference to instruments. This rating can prove to be invaluable to those who spend time flying in coastal cities, where visibility is regularly limited. For those pilots that hold a restricted commercial certificate, this is your opportunity to lift that restriction. Some other benefits to obtaining your instrument rating include better insurance rates, greater job opportunities and more freedom to fly when and where you need. 14 CFR 61.65 Instrument Rating Requirments Hold at least a private pilot certificate Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English languagePass the required knowledge test in the areas listed in 61.65(b)Receive training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructorMeet the aeronautical experience requirements of 61.65(d)Pass the practical test on the areas of operation listed in 61.65(c)14 CFR 61.65 Aeronautical Experience Must log at least 50 hours of cross country pilot in command time, of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes for an instrument-airplane rating and;A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight training to include: at least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is sought and 3 hours of instrument training from an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within 2 calendar months preceding the date if the testAt least one cross country flight of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC directed routing with an instrument approach at each airport and three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systemsFor an instrument-helicopter rating, at least one cross country flight of at least 100 nautical miles along airways or ATC directed routing with an instrument approach at each airport and three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems
Commercial Pilot
Commercial Certificate Obtaining a commercial certificate allows you as a pilot to be compensated for your services. The most common of these include flight instruction, aerial photography, banner towing, aircraft ferrying and even fire fighting! The first step in working towards becoming a commercial pilot is fine tuning all the skills you had learned as a private pilot and learning to safely and accurately control a high performance, complex aircraft within stricter tolerances than before! There are also a few more maneuvers that a commercial pilot must master beyond those demonstrated at the private pilot level. These include Lazy 8's, Chandelles, 8's on Pylons, Steep Sprials and Power-off 180's. A commercial pilot must be able to comprehend and explain the systems of a complex aircraft, including the operation of a retractable gear, constant speed propeller, and a pressurized cabin. 14 CFR 61.123 Eligibility RequirmentsBe at least 18 years of ageHold at least a private pilot certificateBe able to read, speak, write and understand the English languagePass the required knowledge test in the areas listed in 61.125Receive training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructorMeet the aeronautical experience requirements of 61.129Pass the practical test on the areas of operation listed in 61.127(b)Comply with the sections of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought14 CFR 61.129 Aeronautical Experience Must log at least 250 hours of flight time that consist of at least 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in airplanes100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time of which includes at least: 50 hours in airplanes and 50 hours of cross-country flight of which 10 hours must be in airplanes20 hours of training that includes at least: 10 hours of instrument training of which 5 hours must be in airplanes; 10 hours of training in a airplane that has retractable landing gear, flaps and a controllable pitch propeller; one cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a single-engine airplane in day VFR conditions with a total straight-line distance of at least 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure; one cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a single engine airplane in night VFR conditions with a total straight-line distance of 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure; 3 hours in a single-engine airplane in preparation for the practical test with 2 calendar months preceding the date of the test10 hours of solo flight in a single-engine airplane which includes at least: one cross-country flight of not less than 300 nautical miles total distance, with landings at a minimum of three points, one of which is a straight-lie distance of at least 250 nautical miles from the original point of departure; 5 hours in night VFR conditions with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings (with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating control tower
Multi Engine
Multi-Engine Rating (Add-on) Adding your multi-engine rating onto you private or commercial certificate will be one of the most fun and rewarding training programs you have ever experienced! Just when you thought you knew it all, you take the controls of a high performance twin-engine aircraft and realize there is a whole other world out there waiting for you to master! If you are planning to make aviation a career then obtaining your multi-engine rating is a must in order to become a competitive candidate in the airline industry. The mulit-engine training will take on average 10 to 15 flight hours and a fair amount of ground instruction. As a student you will learn engine-out aerodynamics, systems related to multi-engine aircraft, engine-out performance and the various required to obtain your rating including simulated engine failures during different phases of flight and a VMC demo. 14 CFR 61.109(b) Aeronautical Experience 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a muli-engine airplane3 hours of night flight training in a multi-engine airplane that includes: one cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings (with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport3 hours of flight training in a multi-engine airplane on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical test in a multi-engine airplane, which must have been performed within within 2 calendar months preceding the date of the test 14 CFR 61.129(b) Aeronautical Experience 5 hours of instrument training in a multi-engine airplane10 hours of training in a multi-engine airplane that has a retractable gear, flaps and controllable pitch propellersOne cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a multi-engine airplane in day VFR conditions, consisting of a total straight-line distance of more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departureOne cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a multi-engine airplane in night VFR conditions, consisting of a total straight-line distance of more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure 3 hours in a multi-engine airplane in preparation for the practical test within 2 calendar months preceding the date of the test10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot-in-command in a multi-engine airplane with an authorized instructor
Biennial Flight Review
Biennial Flight Review Has is been a while since the last time you flew? Does it seem like forever ago when you last took a checkride for a rating or certificate. Did you know that in order for you to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft you are required by the FAA to have a flight review every 24 calendar months? If not, no worries, we will be able to provide you with the appropriate training to keep you current and proficient. 14 CFR 61.56 Flight Review Consist of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include:A review of the general operation and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter and a review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretionof the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate
Instrument Proficiency
Instrument Proficiency Check Like most pilots that are lucky enough to call Arizona home, many of us do not get the opportunity to exercise our privaleges afforded to us by our instrument rating. The FAA requires that we maintain instrument proficiency and it does not take long for that time periord allowed to pass us by. If you are in need of an IPC we are here to help! 14 CFR 61.57(c) Instrument ExperienceNo person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR unless within the preceding 6 calendar months, that person has performed under actual or simulated instrument conditions at least:At least six instrument approachesHolding proceduresIntercepting and tracking course through the use of navigation systems14 CFR 61.57(d) Instrument Proficiency Check A person who does not meet the experience requirements of paragraph (c) of this section within the prescibed time or within 6 calendar months after the prescribed time, may not serve as pilot in command under IFR until that person passes an instrument proficiency check consisting of a representative number of tasks required by the instrument rating practical test
Complex and High Performance
Complex and High Performance Endorsement Do you feel like you are ready to move on up to an aircraft with a little more speed and power? Are you preparing for your commercial pilot training? Do you want to say that you can confidently take the controls of a military trainer? We can provide you the opportunity to receive flight instruction in either a Cessna 210 or the famous United States Military primary trainer, the T-34 Mentor. Flight training is provided to you by a 30-year Air Force veteran and retired Brigadier General. You can decide on the level of training you will fly away with. Wether you are simply looking to act as PIC of a complex and high performance aircraft or if you want to try your hand at aerobatic flight, we can help! 14 CFR 61.31(e) Additional Training Required for Operating Complex Airplanes and High Performance Airplanes 61.31(f) No person may act as pilot in command of a complex airplane (an airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller) unless the person has received and logged ground and flight instruction from an authorized instructor in a complex airplane and received a one-time endorsement in the pilot's logbook from an authorized instructor who certifies the person is proficient to operate a complex airplane.No person may act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane (an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower), unless the person has received and logged ground and flight instruction from an authorized instructor in a high performance airplane and received a one-time endorsement in the pilot's logbook from an authorized instructor who certifies the person is proficient to operate a high-performance airplane.
Tail Wheel Endorsement
Tail Wheel Endorsement Looking for a way to master those stick and rudder skills? Want to know what it means to "fly by the seat of your pants"? Those pilots that learn to truly take control of a tail wheel airplane are among some of the greatest pilots flying. Our partner in aviation education has discoved what it takes in order to train his students to fly a Sport Cub like it was meant to be flown. Have you seen Alaskan bush pilots in action? Have you always wanted experience the adrenaline rush of landing on a river bed? Flying low and slow? Getting your tail wheel endorsement will be just the ticket! 14 CFR 61.31(i) Additional Training Required For Operating Tail Airplanes No person may act as pilot in command of a tail wheel airplane unless that person has received and logged flight training from an authorized instructor in a tail wheel airplane and received an endorsement in the person's logbook from an authorized instructor who found the person proficient in the operation of a tail wheel airplane. The flight training must include at least the following procedures:Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landingsWheel landingsGo around procedures
Helicopter Training
Helicopter Rating Flying a helicopter is unlike any other flight experience out there. The ability to maneuver up and down, front to back, side to side will leave the pilot with such a great feeling of unrestricted flight that even the most seasoned of aviators will be left wanting more! Freedom, flexibility and utility are the three words that best describe heli flight. The number of missions that a helicopter can be called upon to fulfill are too great to list, but a few include heavy lift operations, aerial photography, survey, search and rescue, fire fighting, law enforcement, surveillance, and of course air tours! 14 CFR 61.109(c) Aeronautical Experience At least 40 hours of flight time that includes at 20 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor and 10 hours solo flight training, the training must include at least:3 hours of cross-country flight training in a helicopter3 hours of night flight training in a helicopter that includes; one cross-country flight of over 50 nautical miles total distance; and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings (with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical test in a helicopter, which must have been performed within 2 calendar months preceding the date of the test10 hours of solo flight time in a helicopter, consiting of at least; 3 hours cross country time; one cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance with landings at a minimun of three points; and one segment of the flight being a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and three takeoffs and 3 landings (with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating control tower
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Groupon.comTHANK YOU ALL helping us far surpass our expectations with our Groupon promotion and we ask that all of our new customers be patient with us as we do our absolute best to serve the over 360 of you that purchased the intro flight. A few things to consider: First, Flying High and Classic Air have a few student's that are knee deep in their flight training and we must continue to keep them on track in order to ensure that they finish their program in the most efficient manner possible. This means that we are going to set aside two days each week, 8am-4pm dedicated to Groupon flights only. Flights will be scheduled beginning December 29th and continuing on until every customer has been served. We will diligently work on obtaining additional aircraft and instructors to meet the demand.Second, Flying High and Classic Air are partners in this endeavor and your intro flight will take place in either a C-172 or Piper Cherokee; however, we will not be able to guarantee which aircraft or which instructor you will get the opportunity to fly. If you decide to continue flight training with us in the future we will be able to place you in the aircraft of your choice. The day of your Groupon Flight please look for Classic Air's hanger, this is where your Groupon Flight will take place.Third, Please take the time to print and review the "Intro Flight" pdf provided above. This document provides important instructions concerning your proper preparation for the day of your flight and discuses the cancelation policy, as well as our policy concerning tipping. To schedule your flight please use the "contact" link above, fill in the requested information and include your groupon # in the notes section. Please specify who will be flying the aircraft if this was a gift for a friend or family member. Also, for planning purposes please let us know if someone will be tagging along for the ride (fee applies). You WILL receive a confirmation email. The next day we are scheduling for is Saturday Feb. 11th. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pmIf this does not work please "contact" us and email a alternate time at least 1 week in advance. Again, you will receive a confirmation email, please wait for that email before showing up for your flight. Thank you!Thank you again for your interest and support for Flying High and Classic Air and we look forward to flying with you in the future!
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