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Orientation (RA001)

(Mandatory for foreign students)
Duration: few hours in classroom and outside
Tuition: none
 
Provides support and assistance to non-U.S. students arriving in the U.S. for the first time. Includes M1 student Visa, airport pick-up, transportation to student housing, registration and processing into student housing, and extensive lecture and documentation on local facilities, customs, recreation, the school, and availability of support services through Rainbow Air Academy.
Pre-requisites: None. Required course for all arriving foreign students.

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English as a Second Language (ESL)
(RA002)
Duration: As needed
Tuition: $35 per hour, one-on-one
Books: $42
 
Foreign students arriving in the United States often do not have the English skills necessary to keep up in the ground schools or to communicate clearly with Air Traffic Control. This course provides English instruction designed to provide the Non-English-Speaking student with the language skills required. Addresses vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and accent reduction. Proficiency exam required; students not achieving the minimum required English proficiency will be required to continue this training until minimum proficiency is attained.
Pre-requisites: None. May be challenged by demonstrating English proficiency.

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Aero English & Tower-Talk (RA003)
Duration: 32 hours in 4 weeks
Tuition: $960
Books: $25
 
Covers specific vocabulary and phraseology used by Air Traffic Control. Course exercises are designed to aid the understanding, pronunciation and accent elimination in the speech of the student. Can be taken concurrently with English as a Second Language (ESL), above.
Pre-requisites: English proficiency test for non-English speaking countries.
 
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Private Pilot Ground School – Part 141 (RA101)
Duration: 35 hours (3 weeks)
Tuition: $250
Books/Materials: Jeppesen Private Pilot Kit $197
Written Examination Fee: $60
 
Lecture in preparation for Private Pilot Flight Training and for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane and Helicopter Written Examination. Aircraft systems and performance; aerodynamics and flight mechanics; flight planning; pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation; meteorology; Federal Aviation Regulations; aviation physiology; human factors; aeronautical decision making; night flight; and emergency procedures.
Pre-requisites: Demonstrated English proficiency. Partial credit may be given for students having attended another similar course and passed the Private Pilot Airplane or Helicopter Airman Written Examination.
Incidental Expenses (estimated): Books, materials, pilot supplies: $300FAA
Medical Examination: $60FAA Practical (Flight)
Test Fee: $350
Aircraft for Practical Test: $60 

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Private Pilot-Airplane Flight Training – Part 141 (RA102)
Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 15 hours
Flight Training (dual, FAA minimums under FAR 141): 20 hours
Solo Practice (FAA minimums under FAR 141): 15 hours
Tuition: $4,035
 
Flight training in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot-Airplane Practical Examination. Pre-flight inspection; ground operations; radio communications; normal, short-field, soft-field and cross-wind takeoff and landing; ground reference maneuvers; stalls and slow flight; climbs, turns and descents; emergency procedures; cross-country flight planning and execution; pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation; cross-country emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Test.
Pre-requisites: Demonstrated English proficiency; enrollment in RA101.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance, i.e. completion of the course to Practical Test standards within the FAA minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. Additional training is charged by the hour at current rates. The typical student will complete in 60 to 70 hours at a total cost of $4500 to $5500, plus incidentals.

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Primary Aerobatic Course (RA701)
Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 6 hours
Flight Training: 10 hours
Tuition: $1,450

The purpose of this course is to introduce the primary aerobatic maneuvers flown in the Sportsman’s category of aerobatic competition. The student will develop the necessary skills to perform these maneuvers with a high degree of safety and proficiency. The lesson will include description, breakdown of each maneuver, review of the most predominant force involved, and common errors along with their cause and corrective actions. Aerobatic maneuvers include Dutch rolls, slips, aggravated stalls, spins, slow roll, loops, wingovers, Cuban eights, Immelman, Hammerheads, snap rolls.
Pre-requisites: Private pilot license - Airplane.
Important: To receive credit for completion, the students must be able to perform all the maneuvers in a safe and competent manner, must be able to recognize an error in the execution of a maneuver and demonstrate proper corrective action. The course may continue beyond the minimum amount of hours of training with payment as per published price list.
 
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Private Pilot Add-on-Helicopter Flight Training (RA601)
Incidental Expenses (estimated for books, materials, pilot supplies): $166
FAA Practical (Flight) Test Fee: $350
Aircraft for Practical Test: $132  
Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 15 hours
Dual Flight Training: 15 hours
Solo Practice: 15 hours
Tuition: $4,620

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot-Helicopter Practical Examination. Pre-flight inspection; ground operations; radio communications; normal, maximum performance and high altitude takeoff and landing; slope operations; steep approaches; straight-in, 180 degrees, and hovering auto-rotations; emergency procedures; cross-country flight planning and execution; pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation; cross-country emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Test.
Pre-requisites: Private Pilot-Airplane. Demonstrated English proficiency.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance, i.e. completion of the course to Practical Test standards within the FAA minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. Additional training is charged by the hour at current rates. The typical student will complete in 45 to 50 hours at a total cost of $7000 to $8000, plus incidentals.
 

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Private Pilot-Helicopter Flight Training (RA202)
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 15 hours
Flight Training dual: 20 hours
Solo Practice: 20 hours
Tuition: $7,520
Incidental Expenses (estimated):
Books, materials, pilot supplies:
$300
FAA Medical Examination: $60
FAA Practical (Flight) Test Fee: $250
Aircraft for Practical Test: $132

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot-Helicopter Practical Examination. Pre-flight inspection; ground operations; radio communications; normal, maximum performance and high altitude takeoff and landing; slope operations; steep approaches; straight-in, 180 degrees, and hovering auto-rotations; emergency procedures; cross-country flight planning and execution; pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation; cross-country emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Test.
Pre-requisites: Demonstrated English proficiency; enrollment in RA101.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance within the FAA minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. The typical student will complete in 60 to 70 hours at a total cost of $8400 to $9800.
  
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Add on Private Pilot-Airplane Flight Training (RA602)
Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 15 hours
Flight Training: 3 hours
Solo Practice: 10 hours
Tuition: $1,294
Incidental Expenses (estimated):
Books, materials, pilot supplies:
$50
FAA Practical (Flight) Test Fee: $200
Aircraft for Practical Test: $62

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot-Airplane Practical Examination. Pre-flight inspection; ground operations; radio communications; normal, short-field, soft-field and cross-wind takeoff and landing; ground reference maneuvers; stalls and slow flight; climbs, turns and descents; emergency procedures; cross-country flight planning and execution; pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation; cross-country emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Test.
Pre-requisites: Private Pilot - Rotorcraft, Demonstrated English proficiency.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance, i.e. completion of the course to Practical Test standards within the FAA minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. Additional training is charged by the hour at current rates. The typical student will complete in 30 to 40 hours at a total cost of $2700 to $3500, plus incidentals.

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Cross-Country Pilot-in-Command Airplane – Part 141 (RA103)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Dual cross-country instruction: 13 hours
Solo cross-country practice: 40 hours
Tuition: $3,640

Flight training and practice. Develops the student’s experience, skill and judgment as the Pilot-in-Command under a variety of cross-country conditions.
Pre-requisite: RA102.
 
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Cross-Country Pilot-in-Command Helicopter (RA203)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Dual cross-country instruction: 10 hours
Solo cross-country practice: 45 hours
Tuition: $8,500

Flight training and practice. Develops the student’s experience, skill and judgment as the Pilot-in-Command under a variety of cross-country conditions.
Pre-requisite: RA202.
 
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Instrument Pilot Ground School – Part 141 (RA104)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA105): 40 hours (4 weeks)
Books (Jeppesen Instrument Pilot Kit): $176
Tuition: $300

Instrument Rating-Airplane or Helicopter Airman Written Examination: $60
Lecture in preparation for instrument flight training and for the FAA Instrument Pilot Airman Written Examination. Human factors of instrument flight; mechanics and failure modes of the instruments; attitude instrument flight maneuvers, full and partial panel; radio navigation; flight planning; radio communications and clearances; takeoff, departure, En-route and terminal operations; weather and weather hazards; cross-country operations; precision and non-precision instrument approaches and procedures; diversion to unplanned alternate; emergency procedures, and preparation for the written.

Pre-requisite: RA103.

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Instrument Pilot-Airplane Flight Training – Part 141 (RA105)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA104): 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 15 hours
Simulator dual (FAA minimums under FAR 141): 15 hours
Aircraft dual (FAA minimums under FAR 141): 20 hours
Tuition: $4,230
Incidental Expenses (estimated):
Materials, pilot supplies:
$300
FAA Practical Test Fee: $350
Aircraft for Practical Test: $62

Training in preparation to the FAA Instrument Pilot-Airplane Practical (flight) Examination. Attitude instrument flight maneuvers, full and partial panel; radio navigation; flight planning; radio communications and clearances; takeoff, departure, en-route and terminal operations; weather and weather hazards; cross-country operations; precision and non-precision instrument approaches and procedures; diversion to unplanned alternate; emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Examination.
Pre-requisite: Completion of RA103, and enrollment in RA104.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance, i.e. completion of the course to Practical Test standards within the FAA-required minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. Additional training is charged by the hour at current prices. The typical student will complete in 60 hours (flight and simulator) at a total cost of approximately $ 5,200, plus other (non-tuition) expenses.
 

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Instrument Rating-Airplane Add-On Flight Training (RA603)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA104): 1 week
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Simulator dual: 6 hours
Aircraft dual (FAA minimums under FAR 61): 9 hours
Tuition: $1,474

Attitude instrument flight maneuvers, full and partial panel; radio navigation; flight planning; radio communications and clearances; takeoff, departure, en-route and terminal operations; weather and weather Flight training in preparation for the FAA Instrument Pilot-Airplane Practical (flight) Examination. Hazards; cross-country operations; precision and non-precision instrument approaches and procedures; diversion to unplanned alternate; emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Examination.
Pre-requisite: Private pilot license-Airplane with adequate cross-country flight time. Instrument rating on helicopters.

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Instrument Pilot-Helicopter Flight Training (RA205)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA104): 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 15 hours
Simulator dual (FAA minimums under FAR 141): 15 hours
Aircraft dual (FAA minimums under FAR 141): 20 hours
Tuition: $6,300
 Incidental Expenses (estimated):
Materials, pilot supplies:
$300
FAA Practical Test Fee: $350
Aircraft for Practical Test: $190

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Instrument Pilot-Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. Attitude instrument flight maneuvers, full and partial panel; radio navigation; flight planning; radio communications and clearances; takeoff, departure, en-route and terminal operations; weather and weather hazards; cross-country operations; precision and non-precision instrument approaches and procedures; diversion to unplanned alternate; emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Examination.
Pre-requisite: Completion of RA203, and enrollment in RA104.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance, i.e. completion of the course to Practical Test standards within the FAA-required minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. Additional training is charged by the hour at current prices. The typical student will complete in 60 hours (flight and simulator) at a total cost of approximately $10,000, plus other (non-tuition) expenses.
 

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Instrument Rating-Helicopter Add-On Flight Training (RA604)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA104): 2 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Aircraft dual (FAA minimums under FAR 141): 15 hours
Tuition: $3,520

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Instrument Pilot-Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. Attitude instrument flight maneuvers, full and partial panel; radio navigation; flight planning; radio communications and clearances; takeoff, departure, en-route and terminal operations; weather and weather hazards; cross-country operations; precision and non-precision instrument approaches and procedures; diversion to unplanned alternate; emergency procedures, and preparation for the Practical Examination.
Pre-requisite: Private pilot license-Airplane, Private pilot license-Helicopter.

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Commercial Pilot Ground School – Part 141 (RA106)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA108 or RA208): 35 hours (4 weeks)
Books (Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Pilot Kit): $198
Tuition: $250

Commercial Pilot-Airplane Airman Written Examination fee: $60
Lecture in preparation for Commercial Pilot Flight Training (RA108 and RA208) and the FAA Commercial Pilot-Airplane or Helicopter Airman Written Examination. Aircraft performance; aeronautical charts; pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation; aviation physiology; aeronautical decision-making; Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to commercial operations; advanced meteorology; advanced aircraft systems; high-altitude aerodynamics; aircraft pressurization systems; commercial flight maneuvers; and preparation for the Written Examination.

Pre-requisite: RA105.
 
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Commercial Pilot-Airplane, Multi-Engine Ground School (RA107)
Duration (may be concurrent with RA108): 10 hours (1 week)
Books (Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Pilot Kit): $198
Tuition: $200
Commercial Pilot-Airplane Airman Written Examination fee: $60

Classroom instruction in preparation for flight training in multi-engine aircraft: Aircraft systems typical of light multi-engine aircraft; performance calculations; aerodynamics in normal and engine-out configurations; normal procedures for operations in visual and instrument conditions; emergency procedures in visual and instrument conditions.
Pre-requisite: RA105 and enrollment in RA106.

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Commercial Pilot-Airplane SEL Flight Training – Part 141 (RA108)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 20 hours
Dual instruction, single-engine, fixed gear: 10 hours
Dual instruction, single-engine, retractable gear: 10 hours
Tuition: $2,655
Incidental Expenses:
Examiner Fees for Practical Examinations:
$350
Airplane rental for check ride: $84
  
Flight training in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot-Airplane Single-Engine Land and Multi-Engine Land Practical (flight) Examination. Normal and emergency operations in complex single, and multi-engine aircraft. Chandelles, lazy-eights, eights-on-pylons, steep power turns, and maximum performance takeoff and landing maneuvers.
Pre-requisites: Completion of RA105, enrollment in RA106 and RA107 and minimum FAA flight time requirements.

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Commercial Pilot-Airplane MEL Additional rating Flight Training (RA109)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Dual instruction, multi-engine: 10 hours
Tuition: $2,185
Incidental Expenses:
Examiner Fees for Practical Examinations:
$350
Airplane rental for check ride: $145 

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot-Airplane Multi-Engine Land Practical (flight) Examination: Normal and emergency operations in complex multi-engine aircraft. Steep power turns, and maximum performance takeoff and landing maneuvers. ‘One engine out’ operations, yaw correction, minimum safe speed.
Pre-requisites: Completion of RA105, enrollment in RA106 and RA107 and minimum FAA flight time requirements.

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Advanced Aerobatic Course (RA702)
Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 6 hours
Flight Training: 10 hours
Tuition: $2510
 
The purpose of this course is to introduce the advanced aerobatic maneuvers flown in the aerobatic competition. The student will develop the necessary skills to perform these maneuvers with a high degree of safety and proficiency. The lesson will include description, breakdown of each maneuver, review of the most predominant force involved, and common errors along with their cause and corrective actions. Aerobatic maneuvers include review of basic maneuvers, competition spins and turns, humpty bumps and square loops, vertical rolls (up and down), combination maneuvers with rolls, vertical snap rolls, outside maneuvers, outside snap rolls etc.
Pre-requisites: Demonstrated English proficiency; Private pilot license FAA; Demonstrated basic aerobatic proficiency.
Important: To receive credit for completion, the students must be able to perform all the maneuvers in a safe and competent manner. They must be able to recognize an error in the execution of a maneuver and demonstrate proper corrective action.
 
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Add on Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Flight Training (RA605)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 20 hours
Dual instruction: 15 hours
Solo Practice: 35 hours
Tuition: $7,650
 Incidental Expenses:
Examiner Fees for Practical Examinations:
$250
Helicopter rental for the check ride: $145

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. Normal and emergency operations in piston engine helicopter, maximum performance takeoff and landings. All maneuvers to commercial standards.
Pre-requisites: Commercial Pilot - Airplane, Meet FAA requirements.
Important: Tuition assumes best-case student performance, i.e. completion of the course to Practical Test standards within the FAA minimum number of hours. Most students do not reach that level with the minimum number of training hours. Additional training is charged by the hour at current rates. The typical student will complete in 70 to 80 hours at a total cost of $11,100 to $12,750, plus incidentals.
 
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Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Flight Training (RA208)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 20 hours
Dual instruction: 10 hours
Solo Practice: 10 hours
Tuition: $4,260
 Incidental Expenses:
Examiner Fees for Practical Examinations:
$250
Helicopter rental for the check ride: $145

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. Normal and emergency operations in piston engine helicopter. Maximum performance take-offs and landings and all maneuvers to commercial standards.
Pre-requisites: Meet FAA requirements and enrollment in RA106, completion of RA 202 and total time 130 of which 25 as PIC in helicopter.

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Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Single Engine Land (RA301)
Duration: 8 weeks
Directed Self-Study (estimate): 120 hours
Tutored Instruction: 30 hours
Pre- & Post-flight briefings: 10 hours
Dual, four-seat fixed-gear aircraft: 10 hours
Dual, complex single-engine aircraft: 10 hours
Tuition: $3420
Incidental Expenses:
Books:
$50
Self-Study Materials (estimated): $200
Written Examination Fees (2): $120
Examiner Fee, Practical (flight) Examination: $250
Aircraft for Practical Examination: $68
 
Directed study and flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Airman Written Examination, the Fundamentals of Instruction Airman Written Examination, and the Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Practical (flight) Examination. The learning process, teaching methods, planning instruction, the student-instructor relationship, techniques of critique and evaluation, instructor privileges and limitations, and Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to the flight instructor; and flying the commercial pilot maneuvers from the right seat.
Pre-requisite: RA108, or Commercial Pilot-Airplane Certificate with Instrument Rating. Total instruction hours and tuition costs will vary with individual performance.
 
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Certified Flight Instructor-Helicopter (RA401)
Duration: 8 weeks
Directed Self-Study (estimate): 120 hours
Tutored Instruction: 30 hours
Pre- & Post-flight briefings: 10 hours
Dual helicopter instruction: 10 hours
Tuition: $2820
Incidental Expenses:
Books: $50
Self-Study Materials (estimated): $200
Written Examination Fees (2): $120
Examiner Fee, Practical (flight) Examination: $300
Aircraft for Practical Examination: $145
 
Directed study and flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Helicopter Airman Written Examination, the Fundamentals of Instruction Airman Written Examination, and the Certified Flight Instructor-Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. The learning process, teaching methods, planning, the student-instructor relationship, critique and evaluation, privileges and limitations, and Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to the flight instructor; and flying the commercial pilot maneuvers from the instructor’s seat.
Pre-requisite: RA208, or Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Certificate. Flight hours and tuition will vary with individual performance.
 

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Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane (RA302)
Duration: 3 weeks
Directed Self-Study (estimate): 60 hours
Tutored Instruction: 20 hours
Dual, single-engine fixed-gear aircraft: 15 hours
Tuition: $2,685
Incidental Expenses:
CFII Airplane Written Examination: $75
Self-Study Materials (estimate): $200
Examiner Fee, Practical (flight) Examination: $250
Aircraft for Practical (flight) Examination: $84

Directed study and flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Airman Written Examination, and the Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Practical (flight) Examination. Review of all elements of the instrument syllabus; practice teaching of selected items from the instrument syllabus; instrument instructor privileges and limitations, and Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to the instrument flight instructor; and flying the instrument pilot maneuvers from the right seat.
Pre-requisite: RA108 and RA109, or Commercial Pilot-Airplane Certificate with Instrument Rating, and satisfactory completion of the Fundamentals of Instruction Airman Written Examination. Total instruction hours and tuition costs will vary with individual performance.

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CFI Spin Certification Course (RA703)
Duration: 1 week
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Flight Training: 5 hours
Tuition: $530

The purpose of this course is to develop the candidate’s operational and teaching knowledge of entry and recovery techniques from spins. The student will develop the necessary skills to perform these maneuvers with a high degree of safety and proficiency. The lesson will include description, breakdown of each maneuver, review of the most predominant force involved, and common errors along with their cause and corrective actions. Aerobatic maneuvers include Dutch rolls, flat turns, slips, advanced stalls, exaggerated lazy eights, primary rolls, Normal spins (1 to 3 turns to a predetermined heading), flat spins (normal and accelerated), advanced stall spin combination, inverted spins, Inverted accelerated and inverted flat spins. Training is provided by or under direct supervision of Randy Gagne, a former member of Canadian National Aerobatic Team and a World Championship competitor.
Pre-requisites: Demonstrated English proficiency.
Important: To receive credit for completion, the students must be able to perform all the maneuvers in a safe and competent manner. They must be able to recognize an error in the execution of a maneuver and demonstrate proper corrective action.
 
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Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Helicopter (RA402)
Duration: 3 weeks
Directed Self-Study (estimate): 60 hours
Tutored Instruction: 20 hours
Dual flight instruction: 15 hours
Tuition: $3600
 Incidental Expenses:
CFII Airplane Written Examination: $60
Self-Study Materials (estimate): $200
Examiner Fee, Practical (flight) Examination: $300
Aircraft for Practical (flight) Examination: $200

Directed study and flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Helicopter Airman Written Examination, and the Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. Review of all elements of the instrument syllabus; practice teaching of selected items from the instrument syllabus; instrument instructor privileges and limitations, and Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to the instrument flight instructor; and flying the instrument pilot maneuvers from the instructor’s seat.
Pre-requisite: RA108 and RA109, or Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating, and satisfactory completion of the Fundamentals of Instruction Airman Written Examination. Total instruction hours and tuition costs will vary with individual performance.
 
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Certified Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine Airplane (RA303)
Duration: 3 weeks
Directed Self-Study (estimate): 20 hours
Tutored Instruction: 10 hours
Dual, multi-engine aircraft: 13 hours
Tuition: $3,505
Incidental Expenses:
Self-Study Materials (estimate): $40
Examiner Fee, Practical (flight) Examination: $250
Aircraft for Practical (flight) Examination: $145

Directed study and flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine/Instrument Airplane Practical (flight) Examination. Review of all elements of the multi-engine syllabus; practice teaching of selected items from the multi-engine syllabus; multi-engine instructor privileges and limitations, and Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to the multi-engine flight instructor; and flying the multi-engine aircraft from the right seat.
Pre-requisite: RA108 and RA109, or Commercial Pilot-Airplane Certificate with Instrument Rating, and satisfactory completion of the Fundamentals of Instruction and Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Airman Written Examinations. All applicants must have 15 hours total PIC time logged in multi-engine airplanes. Total instruction hours and tuition costs will vary with individual performance.

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Cockpit Resource Management (RA501)
Duration: 1 week
Simulator: 20 hours
Instruction: 20 hours
Tuition: $1,400

Classroom instruction in the history, principles and application of Cockpit Resource Management as applied to multi-person crew operations in an airline, charter or flight department environment. Principles of personality vs. attitude; hazardous attitudes; interpersonal communications; the “Crew Concept;” synergism in problem solving; and analysis of various actual CRM-related accidents.
Pre-requisites: RA108 or permission of the Chief Pilot.
 
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Line-Oriented Flight Experience-Single Engine (RA502)
Duration: 4 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 60 hours
Dual instruction, high-performance single-engine retractable airplane: 100 hours
Tuition: $18,600

Flight training and experience designed to bridge the gap between the minimal qualifications of the Commercial Pilot license and the skills expected of a professional flight officer. Candidates will embark on a ‘road trip’ with an experienced instructor. Flying a high-performance single-engine aircraft, they will travel to a variety of different airports around the United States, experiencing a wide range of terrain, traffic densities, weather, and airport environments. All flights will be on instrument flight plans in simulated or actual instrument conditions. Focus will be on two-pilot operations, applying the principles of Cockpit Resource Management in a realistic environment. Checklists, cockpit procedures and administration of the flights will emulate those of a typical FAA Part 121 scheduled airline operation.
Pre-requisites: RA501, or permission of the Chief Pilot.
 
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Line-Oriented Flight Experience, Multi-Engine (RA503)
Duration: 2 weeks
Pre- & post-flight briefings: 30 hours
Dual instruction, high-performance multi-engine retractable airplane:
50 hours
Tuition: $11,800

As for the single-engine, but performed with a complex multi-engine aircraft.

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Preparation for Jet Type Ratings (RA504)
Duration: 1 week
Pre- & Post-flight briefings: 5 hours
Dual, instrument ground trainer: 10 hours
Tuition: $900
Other Expenses: Minimal
 
Prepares the candidate for operating in an IFR environment at the speeds typical of transport-category jet aircraft. This is essential preparation for candidates planning to obtain type ratings in jet aircraft when they have no previous experience in high-speed aircraft. The most common reason for failure to complete a type rating, or requiring many additional hours of training in the jet simulator, is the inability of the candidate to operate IFR to ATP accuracy standards at jet approach speeds of 140 to 150 knots. This course provides training in an instrument simulator specially programmed to simulate the handling and speed characteristics of transport category jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737. Highly recommended for candidates who do not have jet experience but planning to get a jet type rating.
Pre-requisite: Commercial Pilot-AMEL with instrument rating.
Incidental Expenses: Examiner Fee
Aircraft for Check ride: $1000 

Cessna Citation 500 Type Rating (CX505)
Duration: 2 weeks
Classroom Instruction: 20 hours
Simulator dual: 10 hours
Aircraft flight dual: 3 hours
Aircraft for check ride: 1 hour
Tuition: $4,040

FAA regulations require that the pilot-in-command of turbojet aircraft, or aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight, have a type rating in that make and model. This course prepares the candidate for the FAA Practical (flight) Examination for the Cessna Citation model 500 type rating.
Pre-requisites: Commercial Pilot-MEL; RA504 recommended.

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Rainbow Air Academy, Inc
Long Beach International Airport
2601 E. Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
Tel: 562-424-0119
Fax: 562-989-0508
E-mail:admissions@rainbowair.com

 

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