Mercury Flight Center is
Hampton Road's premier Flight
Training School offering FAA Part-61 and
"VA Approved"
Part141 pilot training options. Whether you are pursuing a
career in aviation, making a dream come true! or simply
visiting the area on vacation, Mercury Flight Center can
make it happen for you.
Private Pilot Course
The
Private Pilot Course is conducted under FAR 61 &
FAR Part 141 Appendix 8.Completion of the Private Pilot
Course (including the Practical Examination) allows the
pilot to act as Pilot in Command of an aircraft carrying
passengers or property, but not for compensation or hire
subject to FAR Parts 61 and 91.
Instrument Pilot Course
Completion of the
Instrument Pilot Course allows you to expand your
flying capabilities during poor weather. You will learn
how to maneuver an aircraft through challenging weather,
conduct cloud break maneuvers and fly approach procedures
to minimums as you descend through the clouds.
Commercial Pilot Course
The
Commercial Pilot Course is designed to take a holder
of an FAA Private Pilot License who meets the aeronautical
experience requirements of FAR 61.129 to an FAA certified
Commercial Pilot of a SINGLE engine airplane.
Instructor Courses
This CFI
(Certified Flight Instructor) Course
is designed to take a holder of a Commercial Pilot
License to the completion of the Certified Flight
Instructor initial (CFI) rating. Expand your career
horizons as a professional pilot by taking this course
and adding this rating.
Prerequisites for
the above course:
1. Hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Rating
2. Hold at least a 2nd Class Medical
This
CFII (Certified Flight
Instrument Instructor) Course
is designed to take a holder
of a Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating to the
completion of the Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
rating. Expand your career horizons as a professional
pilot by taking this course and adding this rating.
Prerequisites for the above course:
1. Hold an FAA Certified Flight Instructor rating.
2. Hold at least a 2nd Class Medical.
3. Be Instrument Current.
4. Passed the CFII written exam.
What is the difference between a
Part-61 course and a Part-141 course?
There is little difference
between Part 61
training and Part
141 training, except
that a Part 61
course has more flexibility to adjust to your individual
needs.
As an alternative to Part 61
training, you may enroll in an FAA-certificated pilot
school that has an approved private pilot certification
course (airplane).
These schools are known
as Part 141
schools because they are authorized by Part 141
of the Federal Aviation Regulations. All other
regulations concerning certification of pilots are found
in Part 61.
The Part 141
course must consist of at least 35 hours of ground
training and 35 hours of flight training. The syllabus
used by a Part 141
school must be approved by the FAA.
