Training Guides & Syllabi
We don’t hide the ball here. Below you will find the guidelines and cost estimates we use to turn students into safe, precise command pilots. Review the materials so you know exactly what to expect before you ever step foot on the ramp.
Master Pricing & Training Estimates
A realistic, no-BS breakdown of the costs and hours required for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Certificate tracks using our Cessna and Cirrus fleet.
Cessna 172S Training Guide
In true BDFT fashion, we’ve got a nice training guide to follow for the Cessna. It’s no replacement for the POH, but it does make things a little easier to bite into.
Private Pilot (PPL) Adaptive Syllabus
We do not use rigid, cookie-cutter lesson plans because everyone learns differently. Our PPL syllabus is completely adaptive. With decades of experience in the right seat, we know exactly what you need to focus on during any given flight. Trust the process, we have got you.
Instrument Rating (IR) Adaptive Syllabus
Instrument flying requires absolute precision, but the training to get you there should not be a static checklist. We adapt to your pace and proficiency as you master the system. Lean on our experience—we know how to get you to the finish line safely and competently.
Cirrus SR20 Transition Training
Save yourself the $415-plus an hour for a brand-new G7+ and get your bearings here instead. Our SR20 transition training gives you all the high-tech glass-panel (Dont worry, there’s still some steam gauges) mastery you need—without paying for new-car smell you’re just going to sweat through. Let’s get you sharp, safe, and checked out without breaking the bank.
Commercial Pilot (CPL) Adaptive Syllabus
Step up to your Commercial Single-Engine Land certificate and master your Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) requirements in either our G1000 Cessna or our upgraded Cirrus SR20. Buyer’s choice—pick your platform, hone your precision, and build the command authority required of a professional pilot. Let’s get you ready for the checkride without the fluff.