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CR12 AATD – The CR-12 is the most cost effective full featured desktop flight training device on the market today!

There is no substitute for flying real aircraft for fun, business or pleasure; however utilization of aircraft for flight training has become a thing of the past. With today’s high cost of fuel, maintenance, insurance and safety issues related to training in the aircraft, the only alternative is to own and operate your own flight training system. The CR-12 can be seen as economic relief from daily expense and safety issues related to operating aircraft (insurance companies love them). The CR-12 is simply the best desktop trainer on the market today!

The CR-12 AATD is a FAA approved Advanced Aviation Training Device with many logable hours including:

• Logged Flight Experience – 61.51(b)(3)
• Instrument Experience – 61.57(c)(1)
• Instrument Proficiency Check – 61.57(d)(1)(ii)
• Instrument Rating: Practical Test – 61.65(a)(8)
• Instrument Rating: maximum 20 hours – 61.65(e)(2)
• Private Pilot Certificate: maximum 2.5 hours – 61.109(k)(1)
• Commercial Certificate: maximum 50 hours – 61.129(i)(1)
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate: maximum 25 hours – 61.159(a)(3)(i)
• Approved For Use as Limited by Part 141 Appendices – 141.41(b) (c)

Because of it’s unique design and features the CR-12 can easily adapt to your flight training requirements. This system will allow you to fly single engine, multi-engine and turbo-prop aircraft anywhere and anytime in any fight environment safely and efficiently.

If you are interested in more information about Flight Simulator Training, please COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMATION FORM HERE or contact Randall Connors, American Flight Training SourcePresident, directly at (760) 533-9842.

Commercial American Flight Training Facts

American Flight Training Source offers an all inclusive Private thru Commercial Pilot / Flight Instructor Programs for the Professional Career Oriented Pilot. Programs include all minimum required ground and flight training, study materials, FAA exams and check rides, bus transportation, and student housing.

MGIB Programs for 2009

AFTS offers all inclusive Private thru Commercial Pilot / Flight Instructor Programs for the Professional Career Oriented Pilots who are MGIB eligible. This applies to all current / former active duty or reserve members of US Military. MGIB will fund up to 60% of flight training costs.

Ground Training for Pilots

AFTS offers private one on one ground instruction with qualified instructors at competitive block rate prices.

Aircraft Time Building Employment

As a newly certificated Commercial Pilot, the task of even qualifying for most First Officer Airline or Cargo Carriers can seem daunting.

Airlines are looking for 3 basic key qualifiers –

1.  Ratings – Minimum:  Commercial Pilot License MEL, Preferred:  ATP MEL with Type Rating.  Good luck with ATP because you will need 1500 total hours to take the checkride.

2.  Hours of Experience – Most are looking for 1000+ hours of PIC, 100 hours of instrument (actual or hood time), 75+ hours of nite flight, 500 cross country, and 200+ hours of multi-time.

3.  Education – For US domestic market, a four year degree is preferred, especially by the Majors.  For Regional Airlines or Cargo, High School Diploma / Associates Degree is sufficient.  Bottom line is  – More professional education the  better and the more comepetive you will be.

I believe the toughest task to most  Commercial Pilot Candidates are the hours of experience.  How does one attain 1000 hours of PIC time along with all the other time requirements. 

I have done extensive research in this department and here are my findings to share with you.

#1  Pay for the hours outright.  Very expensive choice.  For 600 SEL and 200 MEL hours you are looking in the neighborhood of $85000.  This does not include any instruction dual given time.

#2  For those willing and able, Military fixed wing pilot is the best way to go.  The US or other host country will pay for all flight training and then you will have immediate employment as  aviator logging valuable time and making officer pay.  After first 6 year term of enlistment served you will have all required hours and certificates necessary to apply for your pilot dream job.

#3  For those who are unwilling or unable to qualify for military aviator service the other option is to flight instruct.  With an added expense of $10 – $15,000, a newly certificated Commercial Pilot can attain all flight instructor ratings and begin working and logging PIC time as a Certified Flight Instructor.

Aviation Investments Update

AVIATION LEASEBACKS

Purchase of leaseback aircraft for use at flight schools and aero clubs.  Advantages of aircraft leaseback ownership are many.  Rental rates at flight schools and aero clubs are much higher than actual operating costs.  The difference of the rental revenue and operating expenses such as fuel, tie down fees, insurance, and maintenance is the profit to the leaseback owner / owners.  I have invested in several leaseback arrangements and found them to be very profitable.  The key is the placement of the correct type of aircraft in flight school / aero club that has sufficient demand for it.

Flight Student Housing Available

AFTS provides student housing near three major flight training centers in San Diego region. Fully furnished apartments with internet and Cable TV. Competitive rates available for single rooms or rooms to shar