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Pilot Training
Guide

Learn more about how to become a pilot with Sun City. We offer a variety of programs to help you achieve your aviation dreams and become a pilot.

How to Get Started

Pilot Career Path

If you've thought about becoming a pilot, now is the perfect time to get started. Sun City Aviation Academy is your place to start training and get your pilot certificate and ratings.

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Experience

Take a Discovery Flight

The best way to see if flying is right for you is to take a discovery flight. This brief introductory flight, led by one of our seasoned instructors, offers a first hand glimpse into the world of piloting. During this experience, you'll take the controls of the plane, acquaint yourself with maneuvers, and view the south Florida coast from a new perspective.

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Training

Start Flight Training

Our team of experienced instructors will work with you to craft a training regimen that perfectly suits your goals, schedule, and preferred learning style.

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Training

Advanced Flight Training

From instrument training to multi engine training, commercial training, and beyond, Sun City offers a comprehensive selection of advanced training options.

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Professional

Start Your Pilot Career

Begin your pilot career with Sun City Aviation Academy. We offer training to get your ATP (airline transport pilot) certificate - the highest level of pilot certification and is a prerequisite for those wanting to join the airlines or get into corporate aviation.

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Take Our Quiz

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Pilot?

Are you fascinated by the world of aviation? Have you dreamed of flying and exploring the skies? Do you often look upward at passing aircraft, wondering if you yourself could be in the cockpit?

Begin your journey in aviation with our brief quiz. Our quiz is designed to look at your aviation related knowledge and aptitude, alongside your unique personality traits and interests, to provide insights into whether a future in aviation aligns with your aspirations.

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Our Programs

Your aviation dreams take center stage here. Whether pursuing a professional career, building flight hours, or seeking leisurely adventure, we have the perfect path for you.

Professional Pilot Course

Comprehensive program covering private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine flight training.

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Private Pilot

Your passport to the skies! Learn to pilot your dreams with our Private Pilot Course.

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Youth Programs

Inspire the next generation of aviators with our youth programs. The sky is the limit!

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Instrument Rating

Navigate through clouds and the skies with precision through our Instrument Rating course.

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Commercial Pilot

Start your pilot career with our Commercial Pilot Course. Your path to the captain's seat is here.

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Airline Transport Pilot

For many this is their goal. The ATP certificate is a minimum requirement to join the airlines.

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Multi-Engine Rating

Master the art of multi engine flying and unlock new horizons in your aviation career.

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Certified Flight Instructor

Become a trusted guide in the world of aviation. Become a CFI and teach others to fly.

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Flight Review

Recurrent training requirement for pilots to ensure they maintain proficiency and safety standards.

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Instrument Proficiency Check

Stay current with our Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) to ensure your instrument flying skills are up to date.

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Wingman Course

Equip your loved ones with essential aviation safety skills through our Wingman Course.

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Sea Plane Safari

Seaplane flying opens up an extraordinary new world for pilots. Start SES training here.

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Start Your Aviation Journey
With a Discovery Flight

Doing a discovery flight is the best way to determine if being a pilot is right for you. Whether you're trying it out for fun or want to fly professionally, doing a discovery flight will allow you to see the Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood from a new perspective.