PRIVATE PILOT RATING The Private Pilot Rating is where it all begins!  Follow this link for information and details on the steps necessary to command the controls of a general aviation aircraft!

INSTRUMENT RATING The Instrument Rating allows a pilot to fly in conditions that are not VFR, i.e. when visibility is poor.  The Instrument Rating allows you to fly when conditions are IRF (Instrument Flight Rules).  Most pilots should consider the Instrument Rating as it makes for a safer pilot and prepares you for changes in weather that may occur unexpectedly.  Follow this link for information and details on the Instrument Rating.

MULTI ENGINE RATING  Includes Comm and Inst add on to SEL Comm or Inst ratings The Multi Engine Rating is required to fly an aircraft with more than one engine.  This rating allows the safety in knowing that there are two engines to rely on as well as the speed that most often cannot be obtained with a single engine aircraft. This rating requires an instructor's endorsement and a practical test.  A knowledge test, i.e. written test, is not required.  Follow this link for information and details on the multi-engine rating.

COMMERCIAL PILOT RATING A commercial Rating allows a pilot to fly hire.  It is the first step in launching your career as a corporate pilot or commercial airline pilot! Follow this link for information and details on the commercial rating at TEA.

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING As a certified flight instructor, you will become certified by the FAA to teach others to fly.  With this rating, you will be able to enjoy your passion for flight with others and get paid for it along the way.  Follow this link for information on the Certified Flight Instructor Rating at Travel Express.

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT - CFII As a CFII, you may train others in the art of instrument flight!  Following are more details on the certified flight instructor instrument rating here at Travel Express.

MULTI ENGINE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - CFI-MEI RATING The average requirements for a CFI-MEI are 15 hours PIC logged mulit-engine time, 5 hours flight instruction, 10 hours ground instruction, 5 hours dual in the right seat of our Piper Aztec.  If you put your nose to the gind stone, you can achieve this rating in 1 month.  We estimate the cost to be $2,500 which includes flight time and materials.

HIGH ALTITUDE ENDORSEMENT The average requirements to achieve this endorsement are 1-2 hours dual in our Pilatus PC-12 (which is an experience on its own!), or in your aircraft if you prefer.  1-2 hours dual flight instruction and 4 hours of dual ground instruction.  This endorsement can be earned in a day.  We estimate the cost to be $1500 to $2500 inclcuding materials and flight time.

COMPLEX ENDORSEMENT The average requirements for this rating are 2 hours in one of our Piper Arrows with an additional 2 hours of ground instruction.  In total you will rececive 4 hours of instruction and can achieve this rating in 1 - 2 days.  We expect that this rating will cost under $500 including materials.

PINCH HITTER COURSE The Pinch Hitter Course, designed by the AOPA, is intended to teach companion flyers (non-pilots) the basics of aviation so that they feel comfortable flying in the right seat and to give them the knowledge and experience to take control of the plane and land safely in the event of an emergency. You will receive 4 to 6 hours of ground school and 4 hours in-flight training in a Warrior or Archer.  This is a group training session which we offer from time to time - the cost varies depending on the number of participants, but we estimate it to be $675 per person which includes refreshments and lunch.  If you have a group of 'Pinch Hitters' that require training, please just let us know and we will hold a course just for you!