PIC (Pilot in Command) Training

PIC (Pilot in Command) Training

PIC Training is essential for pilots who aspire to take on command positions. This program develops the skills required for flight leadership and instills a strong sense of responsibility. You’ll learn about safety management, flight planning, risk assessment, and decision-making, all of which are critical for confidently assuming command.

The course goes beyond controlling the aircraft by preparing you for leadership in real-time scenarios, including emergency situations and team management. With practice in various situations, PIC Training develops your leadership and management skills. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to lead flights as a responsible and capable pilot.

Training Content

18 - 24 Month
Duration of Training

89 Hours Flight
Flight Training

600+ Hours
Theoretical Training

Why Us

For those who ask why should I choose Turkey Flight Academy, here are the answers.

Global Connections

Collaboration with Airways Aviation, an Aviation Training Giant with Locations in 3 Different Continents and 7 Countries

Aircraft Diversity

Opportunity to Get a Unique Experience During Flight Training by Flying with Airplanes with Different Aerodynamics

Academic Experience

Joint Aviation and Pilot Training Programs with National and International Universities

International Airport

All of our flight trainings are given at International Airports affiliated to the Ministry of Transportation.

Flexible Education Model

Ease of Obtaining Pilot Training with Programs Tailored for Individuals, Not for the Fleet

Multiple Locations

Opportunity to Fly in Different Locations and Experience Different Regions During Pilot Training

Frequently Asked Questions

Our fleet consists of 3 Cessna 172, 3 Cessna 152, 1 Tecnam P2008JC and 1 Evektor EV-97. Click here for images of our fleet

Fees include safety pilot, airport expenses and transportation.

Yes, we do. You can stay in our student house.

Your transportation to the airport is provided by our school. There is no additional charge for this service.

All fees to be paid to the airport during your flights are included in the hourly PIC fee.

For PIC flights, payment is made with the pay-as-you-fly system. You can pay for a maximum of 10 hours owed to the school.

Yes. In our school you can take a tour of the square or do IR Practical Exercises. In addition, IR theoretical training is given in our school to PICs who are not in sufficient condition in terms of basic tool knowledge.

It is obligatory to fly with Safety Pilot for the first 10 hours. If you are realase after your first 10 hours, you can fly without a safety pilot.

With your EASA license, you can perform a PIC flight after completing the DGCA conversion procedures. Free support is provided to our students for the conversion process. You can find detailed information here.

In accordance with EASA and DGCA regulations, the pilot who will perform the pilot in charge flight in our school must have performed a flight with at least 3 landings and take-offs within the last 90 days. Pilots who do not meet this requirement must perform a 1 hour refresher flight with at least 3 landings and take-offs. These flights are charged at the normal PIC fare rate. The adaptation flight is not counted in the PIC time.

If you are flying with a Cessna 172, you can invite your guests to the flight on every flight if you wish. The entrance fees of your guests to the airport apron are included in the PIC fee you pay. Also, no additional fee is requested. If you have made a reservation for 2-person aircraft, we can plan your guests on any Cessna 172 flight, depending on availability.

During your PPL training, you will fly 10 hours as PIC, during your NVFR training you will fly 1 hour as PIC, in addition to these you need to fly 89 hours as PIC, for a total of 100 hours as PIC.

You need to have at least 50 hours of PIC flight time to start IR training and 70 hours of PIC flight time to start CPL training. You need to complete your PICs before the Chekrides.

After completing the necessary refresher flight in approved training organizations in Turkey, an application for license conversion can be made to SHGM with the refresher documents without any other flights.

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