International Students – Commercial / Airline Pilot Training
International Students
Sling Pilot Academy is pleased to offer FAA Part 141 flight training to International Students. Through our location in San Diego, CA (KSEE) we are able to issue I-20’s to International Students in order to obtain M-1 Student Visas.
Full-time Program — Our International Courses are full-time programs, 5-days a week, designed to help you reach your aviation goal of being a Commercial / Airline Pilot.
M-1 Visa Courses
The International Courses we offer are:
These courses are all bundled together into our Professional Pilot Course:
Accelerated Airline Pilot ProgramNow includes Navi AI Debrief on all Sling flights and a Custom Pilot Bag
Current Program Pricing
Accelerated Airline Pilot Program
| Starting From… | Cost (Los Angeles Locations) | Cost (San Diego Location) | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| …Zero Time: | $105,995*^ | $102,995* | 12 months, full time, week days** |
| …Private Pilot (and 80 hrs TT): | $81,995*^ | $79,995* | 9 months, full time, week days** |
* Tuition does not include FAA Knowledge Test Fees and Examiner/Checkride Fees and some required equipment.
^ Los Angeles area location surcharge includes all landing fees at KTOA and KSMO during course hours.
** Completion times may vary with student effort, scheduling, and weather. While these timelines can be achieved with full time commitment, dedication and hard work, this fast-paced accelerated program is not for everyone. External factors such as bad weather and examiner availability can cause delays. A student’s natural ability, ability to assimilate new knowledge quickly and meet study goals can impact the duration of training. While we don’t guarantee any program completion time, our entire team is dedicated to your success and safe completion of the program within the time frame. Committed students ready to put in a lot of effort should plan for 12 months for the full Accelerated Airline Pilot Program and 9 months for the Accelerated Airline Pilot Program from Private and 80hrs.
Note: Many flight schools out there quote BARE MINIMUM FAA time to achieve ratings. Once you’re enrolled you learn than almost no-one finishes at the FAA minimums and you are in for a surprise with extra hours and fees required. We don’t do that. We quote more realistic times to achieve ratings and then we work hard to help Students finish on time and on budget. Our school and about 20% less than other competitors!
What’s included
Certificates Offered in Program
Certificates & Ratings
- Private Pilot (PPL)
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Commercial Single (CPLSE)
- Commercial Multi Engine (CPLME)
- Certified Flight Instructor Single Engine (CFISE) – (optional)
- Certified Flight Instructor Multi Engine (MEI) – (optional)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) – (optional)
FAA Knowledge Tests
Flight Time — from Zero
Flight Time — from Private & 80 hrs
*Unlimited BATD Simulator Solo/Mentor time
Note: If student goes over the maximum included course hours listed above, additional hours will be charged at regular hourly aircraft/instructor rates.
Also available
Tailwheel / Aerobatic Training we offer
Tailwheel Training
Spin Training
Upset Recovery Training
Basic Aerobatics
Why Sling Pilot Academy?
Hands down the most cost effective full time program that gets you ready to start your career as a commercial pilot
Glass panel in all Sling trainers and Tecnam P2006T Twins
Learn in a modern Sling aircraft that’s fun to fly. We encourage you to Fly a Sling, Cessna and/or Archer so you can compare! To use a car analogy it would be like comparing driving a ’60s VW to a modern sports car.
We build aircraft onsite so you will gain some building and servicing experience during your training. Learning and understanding more about aircraft construction will make you a better pilot!
Accommodation available at $225-$250 per week (shared room) or $425-$450 per week (own room)
We use the full, and well proven, Kings Schools curriculum
The fleet
Our Airplanes
Sling NGT
The Sling’s flying characteristics make for a perfectly coordinated, highly responsive control setup. This gives her the distinct qualities of a fighter jet aircraft, while not being overly sensitive.
The Sliding Bubble Canopy offers great visibility and cool taxiing in summer. The wide cockpit, excellent all around view and substantial luggage capacity make the Sling a very comfortable, yet versatile aircraft.
The Sling’s airframe strength and durability means that she won’t break and stands up to the rigors of flight training. Its aluminum construction makes for ease and consistency of construction, while offering proven strength and a longer lifespan than some of our composite rivals.
The Sling’s performance matches and outdoes almost every aircraft in its class, while being highly economical and fun to fly.
Tecnam P2006T Twin
The Tecnam is a multi-engine, Rotax powered plane with modern & sleek Garmin G1000 avionics.
It has 2 Rotax engines so there’s no mixture controls in the cockpit because the carburetors are altitude compensating.
The Tecnam has retractable gear & flaps and constant speed props. Overall, it’s a pretty docile flying airplane, it’s comfortable & roomy, and handles really nicely.
Accommodation