Flight Training Designed to Save You Time and Money
At Blackburn Flight Training, you’ll receive more than instruction — you’ll get a proven, structured plan tailored to your pace and your goals.
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We train under Part 61, which means maximum flexibility and the option for accelerated progress that gets you flying confidently in less time.
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You’ll learn from an experienced educator who’s spent a career helping people perform at their best — now applying that same passion and clarity to aviation training.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Start your aviation journey here. Learn the fundamentals of flight and gain the freedom to fly.
The Private Pilot License (PPL) is your foundation. You’ll learn takeoffs, landings, navigation, weather, and airspace, along with essential decision-making skills.
Eligibility
Training can begin at any age, Minimum age to solo 16, Minimum age for license 17, U.S. citizenship or TSA approval, FAA medical certificate
Flight Time
Minimum 40 hours total (typically 60–70).
Privileges
Fly for personal, non-commercial purposes with family and friends.
Instrument Rating (IR)
Advance your flying skills and confidence. Learn to navigate safely with no visibility and challenging weather conditions.
The Instrument Rating (IR) builds precision, safety, and professionalism — giving you the ability to fly safely by reference to instruments alone.
Eligibility
Private Pilot Certificate, current medical
Flight Time
Minimum 40 hours of instrument time, including 15 with an instructor
Privileges
Operate under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), fly through clouds, and handle a wider range of weather safely.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Turn your passion into a career. Learn the precision, professionalism, and advanced skills needed to fly for hire.
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) qualifies you to be compensated for flying — opening the door to careers in charter, corporate, aerial photography, and eventually the airlines.
Eligibility
Age 18+, Private Pilot Certificate, 2nd Class Medical.
Flight Time
Minimum 250 total hours (including cross-country, night, and complex aircraft).
Privileges
Act as pilot in command for compensation or hire.
Flight Reviews & Proficiency Checks
Stay sharp, stay safe. I offer Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, and Rusty Pilot refresher training tailored to your needs.
Whether it’s been a few months or a few years since you last flew, we’ll get you confident and current again — quickly and efficiently.