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Thinking About Becoming a Pilot?

What Does it Take to Get your Private Pilot License? You can complete the Private Pilot License at your own pace. Using one of our clean and well-maintained training aircraft, you will begin by learning the basics of aircraft control: climbs, descents, and turns. As you quickly gain proficiency in the basics, you will master takeoffs and landings, airport flight operations, ground reference maneuvers, and “cross-country” flight, where you will plan and execute flights to airports dozens or even hundreds of miles from your home base.

In our Cessna King Ground School program, you will learn aviation regulations, aircraft systems, basic aerodynamics, weather, flight planning, and much more. Sound hard? Yes, it takes work and dedication, but anyone who has the desire to learn and a passion for flying can become a licensed Private Pilot!

What Can You do with Your Pilot’s License?

If your end goal is to become a professional pilot, then the Private Pilot License is “Flying 101”, the place where everyone begins their aviation journey. If your aspirations are more personal than professional, the Private Pilot License will open up a whole new world to you. Imagine renting a plane and taking your spouse, family members, and friends on a flight down the coast for dinner, to Key West for a weekend getaway, or even just tooling around for a few hours in the brilliant blue sky and exploring the world below.

Your Private Pilot License has practical benefits as well. Ever need to travel for business or pleasure? Avoid the crowded roads and soar high above the traffic, getting to your destination much faster and more safely than by car! Aircraft ownership is more cost effective than many people realize, especially if you share ownership with a few other pilots. Whatever your goals may be, you can accomplish them  here at Cirrus Aviation!

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About Cirrus Aviation

Cirrus Aviation has specialized in pilot training at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport since 1994. Based out of KSRQ, we train local pilots from Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Riverview, Tampa, Punta Gorda, and Venice areas, in addition to Sarasota and Bradenton. We also have an International Student Pilot training program for students abroad looking to train in the United States and we offer accommodation assistance. Our mission is to provide safe and solid pilot training for all students while maintaining a friendly, fun, and professional atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to fly recreationally for fun or looking to fly for a career, Cirrus Aviation has programs to fit your needs. Give us a call today and get started flying!
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