
Your Global Launchpad: Pilot Training and the M-1 Visa at Upper Limit Aviation
At Upper Limit Aviation, our mission is to do more than build hours—we create confident, competent pilots. While many systems get the spotlight, one fundamental
A First Officer typically earns between $100,000 and $230,000 annually. A Delta Captain’s average salary varies, but typically falls between approximately $225,000 and $363,000 annually, with potential earnings exceeding $400,000 for senior captains.
Not only can you earn seven million in your career as a professional pilot for the airlines, but the journey to get there, from your Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, Multi-Engine, and ATP is rewarding and exciting!
Upper Limit Aviation’s flight training program is for everyone, Professional Pilots headed to the Airlines and pilots who want to fly for recreation. Watch the video below and hear from Chris, a student of ULA who made his dream of flying come true.
One cross-country flight over 100 nautical miles total distance
10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop
3-hours of flight training on control and maneuvering solely by reference to instruments
3-hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test
10-hours of solo flight time consisting of 5 hours of solo cross-country time, one solo cross-country flight of 150 nautical miles total distance with full stop landings at three points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight line distance of more than 50 nautical miles
Three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower
15 Hours Flight Time From Authorized Instructor
A flight of 250 nautical miles along airways or by directed routing from an air traffic control facility;
An instrument approach at each airport; and
Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
10 Hours in a Multi-Engine Airplane with an Instructor
250 Hours total flight time with:
100 Hours as Pilot-In-Command and:
50 Hours Cross Country and:
10 hours in a Technically Advanced Airplane (TAA), or Complex Airplane and:
Hold an Instrument Rating
Learn the fundamentals of instructing and complete the appropriate FAA knowledge tests and practical test, demonstrating the ability to teach an individual how to fly.
Generally speaking, this takes about 25 hours.
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