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Learn to Fly

with the

Boeing Employees Flying Club

Jan 2010

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“What Does it Take to Become a Pilot?” Must be at least 17 Years of Age Speak, Read, Write & Understand English Passed the Private Pilot Knowledge Test Satisfactorily pass the required flight training Possess a Third Class Medical Certificate Pass the Practical Standards Flight Test


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“How Long Will it Take to become a Pilot?”

Typically 4- 6 months of training can be expected before getting your license Suggest you try to fly 2-3 times per week

The more you fly, the less you will forget between lessons

Ground School taken in conjunction with Flight Training will reinforce skills and enhance learning


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“Is it Hard to Become a Pilot?”

It is not physically demanding but does require eye and hand coordination There are some maneuvers that you will experience positive and negative G Forces

You will be required to get a flight physical, which is similar to a standard physical.


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“What is Required in Flight Training?”

Basic Flight Instruction Steps:

Pre-Solo Solo Flight Maneuvers Cross Country Training Flight Test Prep

“How Do I Find a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)?”

The BEFC has CFI’s that are available to provide flight training

You can also use your own CFI, provided that they are approved by the BEFC Board of Directors


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“Is It Safe to Fly?”

Your CFI will provide you with all the required training, to handle any type of situation you will encounter when flying

General Aviation aircraft are required to be inspected yearly by an approved inspector

The BEFC has certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) members who provide our routine maintenance


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“What Kind of Plane Does the BEFC Have?”

The BEFC has two Cessna 172s, which are one of the most common airplanes used by flight schools. 172s are also very common instrument training aircraft, as well as a very popular rental model. Learn to fly in a 172 and you'll be able to rent and fly from almost any fixed base operator (FBO) worldwide.

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“Where can I fly after becoming a pilot?”

Short Answer - Practically anywhere.

Your license will let you fly during the day or at night

You will be licensed as a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilot. There are some restrictions when the weather gets bad.

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“What are the benefits of joining the BEFC?”

Compare The Cost from Local Flight Schools of renting a Cessna 172 (Prices as of Jan 2010)

Name Type LocationC-172 Rental

Rate FuelInsurance Included

Monthly Dues

Flight Credits

Membership Price

Ace Aviation LLC Club 1H0 $100 Wet N/A N/A N/AAir Associates FBO SUS $145 Dry N N/A N/A N/ABEFC-STL Club 1H0 & SET $30 Dry Y $90 N/A $750High Altitude Flying Club Club 1H0 $59 Dry Y $150 2 hours N/ASkylink Aviation FBO SET $98 Wet N N/A N/A N/ASt. Charles Flying Club Club 3SQ $60 Dry $150 2 hours N/ASt. Charles Flying Servies FBO 3SQ $103 Dry N N/A N/A N/ASt. Louis Flying Club Club SUS $63 Wet Y $125 N/A $10,400


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“What are the Club Benefits? “ (cont)

Lets assume that it will take you 60 hours of flight time (renting Cessna-172) to get your pilots license, over 6 months.

St. Charles Flying Services (3SQ) $103 x 60 = $6180

High Altitude Flying Club (1H0) $59 x 48* = $2832

6 Month Dues $ 900 $3732

BEFC (1H0 & SET) $30 x 60 = $1800 6 Months Dues $ 540

$2340$1400 to $4000 Savings with the BEFC

* 2 hours per month included with due (6 months of dues includes 12 hours)


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Boeing Reimbursements

Flight training qualifies under the Continuing Education Program thru Learning Together Program (LTP)

Ground School Courses offered thru LTP

Partial ($1500) Flight reimbursement is available

$500 rebate after solo flight completed

$1000 after receiving Private Pilots License


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“How Much Will it Cost with the BEFC?”

Ground School $ 000 *FAA Knowledge (Written) Exam $ 100Pilot Supplies $ 360Third Class Medical $ 100Aircraft Rental (60 Hours) ** $ 4140Flight Instructor (30 Hours) *** $ 900FAA Flight Test $ 300

Approximate Total $ 5900Boeing Educational Rebate $ 1500

Approximate Total Cost $ 4400 ****

* Assumes Ground School thru LTP ** Includes six (6) months of club dues & $30/hr fuel ** Flight Instructor Rate of $30 per Hour*** This is an approximate cost estimate and can vary per person


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“OK, I Want to Start Flight Training. What do I do next?”

Find a Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) and get a flight physical for a Third Class Medical

Start Ground School Join the BEFC

Start Flying

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Want to Talk Like a Pilot !Know Some of The Common Acronyms:

BEFC Boeing Employees Flying Club VFR Visual Flight Rules FBO Fixed Base Operator FAA Federal Aviation Administration FSS Flight Service Station ATIS Automatic Terminal Informational Service AIM Aeronautical Information Manual FAR Federal Aviation Regulations CFI Certificated Flight Instructors ADF Automatic Direction Finder ATC Air Traffic Control KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed NOTAM Notice To Airmen POH Pilot's Operating Handbook TAS True Airspeed TPA Traffic Pattern Altitude


For Additional Information !

Check Out the AOPA’s website on Learn to Fly http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/

Get a Free 6 Month Subscription of AOPA Flight Training as a student pilot https://flighttraining.aopa.org/apps/student/ft_free.cfm?priority=SX05AV4

Check Out the BEFC-STL’s websitehttp://www.heilmannpub.com/BEFCSTL/

Contact Trent Kraemer of the BEFC at 777-3283 or [email protected]


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