Training / Programs

EVERY PROGRAM.
PRICED OUT.

Browse the full Apex catalog from a one hour discovery flight to a Phenom 100EV type rating. Every program lists its total hours, the aircraft you will fly, what is included and what you need before you start, so you can compare before you talk to anyone.

WHERE ARE YOU TODAY?

Pick the line that sounds like you. We will filter the catalog to the programs that fit and show where each one leads.

ALL PROGRAMS

WHAT EACH TRACK IS FOR

The catalog is organized into nine tracks. This is what each one is, who it fits and how long it usually takes.

ZERO TO AIRLINE READY

Each rating builds on the one before it. The table pulls live prices and hours from the catalog above, so it always matches what you see in the cards.

GoalProgramTypical timeTotal hoursPackage price

Times assume steady weekly flying. Weather, aircraft availability and how often you fly all move the real number. Prices are package prices and do not include costs listed under "Not included" in each program.

TWO WAYS TO EARN THE SAME CERTIFICATE

Apex is a dual academy. Both routes lead to the same FAA certificate. They differ in structure, minimum hours and how flexible your schedule can be.

Part 141: structured syllabus

  • FAA approved syllabus with stage checks run by our Standards department.
  • Lower minimum flight hours for several certificates, because the syllabus is approved as a whole.
  • Best if you can train several days a week and want a fixed path.
  • Required for some veteran benefits and for some airline pathway programs.

Part 61: flexible training

  • Built around your schedule, with the same instructors and aircraft.
  • Standard FAA minimum hours, set by regulation.
  • Best if you work full time, train on weekends or need to pause and resume.
  • You can start in Part 61 and move to a Part 141 course if your schedule opens up.

Minimum hours for each certificate are set in 14 CFR Part 61 and in the Part 141 appendices. Your admissions advisor will show you the exact numbers for the program you choose.

HOURLY COST ESTIMATOR

Not sure a package fits? Add aircraft and hours to see what the same training costs at published hourly rates. Compare the total with a package to see the difference. The instructor rate is yours to set, because it varies by instructor.

This is an estimate for planning, not a quote. Flight time, ground instruction, exam fees and materials are billed as listed in your enrollment agreement.

HOW IT WORKS

Discovery flightOne hour in a DA-40 NG with an Apex instructor. The cost is credited toward any program you enroll in.
Meet admissionsWe review your goals, schedule and budget and recommend a track. No pressure and no deposit to talk.
Medical and TSAGet your FAA medical certificate early and complete TSA citizenship verification, which flight schools must collect before training.
EnrollChoose a program, sign the enrollment agreement and pick a payment schedule. VA benefits and scholarships are applied here.
OrientationMeet your primary instructor, set up ForeFlight and your portal login, and book your first lesson.
TrainFly on your schedule, with stage checks, progress reviews and checkride scheduling handled by Apex.

PROGRAM FAQ

READY TO TALK IT THROUGH?

Tell us what you want to fly and we will map the shortest route to it.