RUSTY PILOT
FLIGHT TRAINING
Returning to Flying?
Start with Rusty Pilot Refresher Training
Welcome to the Rusty Pilot Training!
Has it been a while since you’ve flown last? Are you one of many pilots where life has thrown you a curve ball, such as with a growing family, busier work schedule, a medical setback or even a long military deployment? We can help shack the rust off with our Rusty Pilot Flight training course, no check ride required.
What Sets Our Rusty Pilot Flight Training Apart From The Rest?
Returning to flying isn’t about starting over—it’s about rebuilding your skills, proficiency, and confidence from where you are today. Our personalized, detail-oriented refresher training focuses on the areas you actually need, from aircraft control and procedures to navigation, situational awareness, radio communication, and sound decision-making.
Rather than simply checking boxes for an FAA Flight Review, we revisit the fundamentals and often-overlooked skills that help make you a safer, more capable pilot. Training in Riverside and San Diego also provides valuable experience across Southern California’s diverse airspace, weather, terrain, airports, and ATC environments.
The goal isn’t simply to get current again—it’s to get comfortable, confident, and truly proficient in the cockpit again.
Things you'll Learn
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Ground training FAA regulations, Airspace, Weather Interpretation, Flight planning.
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Basic and increase your skill to more complex flight maneuvers.
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Plus, we will have you go through our Rusty Pilot ground course as your home study.
Training Structure
Part 61 training program combines ground lessons, flight sessions, with the ACS (Aviation Certification Standards).
Prerequisites
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Valid government I.D. or Passport
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Valid Pilot Certificate (Must hold a current Private or Commercial pilot certificate).
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Medical Certificate (Obtain at least a third-class medical certificate from an FAA-authorized medical examiner).
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Pilot Logbook (Bring logbook document the completed training).
Rusty Pilot Training Starts at Your Current Skill Level
The instructor will assess your current skill level without any pressure. Whether you remember everything or feel like you're starting from scratch, we'll build from wherever you are.
Refresh Your Ground Knowledge
We'll go over the changed items since you last flew, refresh your knowledge of critical subjects, and make sure you're current.
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FAA regulations
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Airspace
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Weather Interpretation
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Flight planning
Plus, we will have you go through our Rusty Pilot ground course as your home study.
Rebuild Your Flight Skills and Proficiency
We'll ease back into flying with basic maneuvers, starting with fundamental flight maneuvers, including takeoffs, landings, climbs, descents, and turns. Then we will gradually increase complexity with advanced flight techniques and procedures, such as steep turns, stalls, and emergency operations. You'll rebuild your scan, your feel for the airplane, and your confidence at a pace that works for you.
Refresh Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning
Review navigation techniques, flight planning, and we will plan a short cross-country flight to regain your proficiency.
Complete Your FAA Flight Review When You're Ready
If your flight review has lapsed (which it likely has), we'll wrap up your refresher training with a flight review so you're legal to fly again. One process, one instructor, one goal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Pilot Training
