Private Pilot

Becoming a certified pilot is an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you’re interested in travel for family, business trips, or starting an aviation career, the first step is earning your Private Pilot Certificate.

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Instrument Rating

Earning an instrument rating is guaranteed to be one of the most challenging, rewarding, and fun projects a pilot takes on during a lifetime in aviation. It is a natural progression to obtain your instrument rating after you obtain your Private Pilot Certificate. With your instrument rating, you will be far less limited by adverse weather conditions.

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Commercial Pilot Certificate

Obtaining your Commercial Pilot Certificate is a milestone! As a Commercial Pilot, you can fly for compensation and for hire. This certificate provides you the ability to fly people and cargo in a variety of capacities. Many commercial pilots pursue careers as Certified Flight Instructors, Charter Pilots, and with corporate flight departments.

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Multi-Engine Rating

Obtaining your Multi-Engine Add-on is a milestone as a pilot! This certificate provides you the ability to fly aircraft with advance capabilities and performance. Many multi-engine pilots pursue careers as Charter Pilots and with corporate flight departments that require this skill.

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Tailwheel

Flying a tailwheel requires a pilot to develop superior stick-and-rudder skills, especially during takeoff and landing phases. This is because tailwheel aircraft tend to be much less forgiving than nose-wheel aircraft with substandard technique. Enjoy the nostalgia of how flight originated with this rating!

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Instructor Rating

Dakota Flight Center offers CFI, CFII, and MEI Instructor Ratings. The job market is very strong for flight instructors locally and across the nation.

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