Sanders Flight Training

Sanders Flight Training is a Part 141 FAA Certified Flight Training Center.

Whether you are an aspiring pilot or a seasoned military aviator, our staff is standing by and ready to help you achieve your goals. You can rest assured that you will be learning from the best in the industry. Combined, our instructors have over 60,000 hours of military fighter pilot, instructor pilot, and major airline experience.

Are you a military pilot seeking an ATP? Our tailored course of instruction combined with our extensive knowledge of military competency requirements will ensure that you are well prepared for your ATP check ride.

For those seeking check rides, from private pilot to multi-engine ATP’s, Joey “Gordo” Sanders is an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner(DPE) and conducts check rides onsite at Sanders Aviation.

The training request form below is our primary means of scheduling all flight training. Please fill out the form and our staff will contact you with a quote and availability.

Flight Training / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner Request

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Are you a US Citizen? *

Are you a member of the United States Military? *

Branch of Service

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy

Are you 17 years of age or older? *

Student Pilots must be at least 16 years of age to begin training and must be at least 17 years of age to obtain their Private Pilot Certificate.

Aviation Background *

Aspiring Student Pilot New to Aviation
Civilian Pilot Seeking Additional Ratings
Military Fixed Wing Pilot Seeking FAA Airplane Ratings
Military Powered Lift Pilot Seeking FAA Airplane Ratings
Military Rotorcraft Pilot Seeking FAA Airplane Ratings

FAA Certificates and Ratings *

Private Pilot - Airplane Single Engine Land
Instrument Rating - Airplane
Commercial Pilot - Airplane Single Engine Land
Commercial Pilot - Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Single Engine
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane
Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Multi Engine
Commercial Pilot - Rotorcraft
Instrument Rating - Rotorcraft
Certified Flight Instructor - Rotorcraft
Commercial Pilot Powered Lift
Certified Flight Instructor - Powered Lift
Certified Flight Instructor - Expired
Student Pilot
None

Please select all FAA certificates and ratings you currently hold or have held in the past

Airmen Certificate #

If you currently posses an FAA Airmen Certificate please enter the number here.

Select Your Training Path *

The Professional Airline Pilot Career Path includes the following ratings: Private Pilot (141), Instrument Rating (141), Commercial Pilot (141), Certified Flight Instructor (141), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (141), and Multi-Engine Additional Ratings. These ratings are required to build the experience required to eventually earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. If you simply desire to learn how to fly for, but are unsure of future career aspirations we recommend selecting the Private Pilot Course (141).

Training Requested *

Select all that apply. ATP-CTP Certificate of completion and the ATP written test certificate is required for ATP Practical Training

Training Requested *

Select all that apply. ATP-CTP Certificate of completion and the ATP written test certificate is required for ATP Practical Training

Rotor Transition Training Requested *

Select all that apply. The RTP Course contains the RTP accelerated Private Pilot - Airplane Single Engine Land Course (61), Instrument Added Rating - Airplane (141), Commercial Added Category/Class - Airplane Single Engine Land (141), and Commercial Additional Class Rating Course Airplane Multi-Engine Land (141). Structuring the courses in this manner ensures that each RTP student is building the maximum amount of PIC time during training; thereby reducing the amount of single engine time building required when pursuing ATP minimums. Note: ATP-CTP Certificate of completion and the ATP written test certificate is required for ATP Practical Training.

Total Flight Time *

Airplane Single Engine Time *

Airplane Multi Engine Time *

Airplane PIC Time *

Airplane Cross Country Time *

Airplane Solo Time *

Rotorcraft PIC Time *

Rotorcraft Cross Country Time *

Powered Lift PIC Time *

Powered Lift Cross Country Time *

Do you intend to use COOL funding for the cost of any practical or written test?

Will you be using GI Bill Benefits to help cover the tuition cost of flight training?

VA approved courses for tuition reimbursement include the ATP-CTP and all 141 flight training courses except private pilot. The ATP Accelerated Preparation Course IS NOT a VA approved course.

Do you intend to seek GI Bill reimbursement under the licensing and certification provision for the cost of a practical or written test?

GI Bill tuition reimbursements do not cover the cost of the practical test or written tests; however, beneficiaries may submit a personal claim to the VA for the cost of any practical or written tests. This claim is solely between the student and the VA. Our staff will provide amplifying information and guidance.

Are you a Liberty University Student working towards an aviation degree? *

Sanders Flight Training Center is a Flight Training Affiliate (FTA) in partnership with Liberty University; thereby allowing students to train with us while receiving credit towards a college degree. If you desire more information please include that in your remarks below or visit https://www.liberty.edu/aeronautics/

IACRA FTN #

All applicants are required to use the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) at https://iacra.faa.gov. Please provide your FTN # after completing your IACRA application. Students requiring a paper application will require a $50 processing fee.

Primary Training Start Request *

ATP Practical Course requires a 4 day commitment.

Alternate Training Start Request *

Every attempt will be made to accommodate your primary date request; however, please include an alternate date that you would be able to begin training.

Preferred Training Location *

Students enrolled in the Professional Airline Pilot Career Path or traditional airplane single engine courses may train at either training facility. Students seeking advanced multi-engine courses, students desiring to use VA Benefits, and Liberty University FTA students will be required to train at our Jasper, Alabama facility.

Short Notice Availability:

48 Hrs Notice
1 Week Notice
2 Weeks Notice

In the event we are unable to accommodate your requested start date, and you wish to be placed on our short notice waitlist please check the applicable box.

Anything else we should know about your specific situation

Amplifying remarks, questions, or concerns.

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