
ProfessionalPilot Course
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.
Zero to Hero
Sun City Aviation Academy offers the Professional Pilot Course. An all in one comprehensive program which includes private pilot, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine training which sets you up to start a career in the aviation industry.
We're experts in flight training and always put safety first. Choose Sun City Aviation Academy for your pilot training in the South Florida area.
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Our Professional
Pilot Course
Our Professional Pilot Course is structured to ensure progressive learning and skill acquisition through hands-on training, expert instruction, and access to modern aircraft. This program covers all necessary ground and flight training courses, culminating in a Multi-Engine Rating.
Your private training is your first step as a professional pilot. This certificate allow you to fly single-engine piston aircraft for non-commercial purposes.
Your training includes flight instruction and aircraft time along with the associated ground school and instructor time to prepare your for your first FAA pilot certificate.
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An instrument rating gives you the skills and confidence to safely fly through clouds and in weather conditions that would keep you grounded with only a private pilot certificate. We strive to provide every student as much "actual" instrument conditions to train in as is safely possible.
You'll learn procedures in a RedBird simulator and fly in our Garmin-equipped aircraft to earn your instrument rating and build cross-country and additional night flight experience.
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A commercial pilot certificate refines your flying skills and teaches you the regulations related to commercial aviation. You'll spend about 50 flight hours prepping for your commercial certificate, along with associated ground instruction.
To obtain the remaining hours needed to sit for the commercial checkride, students have a variety of options.
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Adding on a multi-engine rating and building 25-50 multi-engine hours is often a pre-requisite of most professional pilot jobs.
Your training starts with time in a RedBird simulator to learn multi-engine procedures. Then, we offer the option of earning your multi-engine certificate and 25 hours in a Piper Twin Commanche multi-engine aircraft or earning your multi-engine certificate plus multi-engine instructor rating to build further multi-engine hours.
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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.
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Start Your Aviation JourneyWith 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.