Private Pilot Program

Earn Your Cirrus Wings

The Cirrus Private Pilot Program is tailored to prepare and guide you to become a safe and confident Cirrus aircraft pilot throughout your aviation journey.

LEARN TO FLY

Cirrus aircraft enthusiasts come from all walks of life – from lifelong aviation aficionados to those newly inspired to learn to fly. The freedom of personal aviation offers something for everyone, and few things are more rewarding than earning your Private Pilot License. Whether it is travel for personal or business needs and still being home in time for dinner, personal aviation lets you set your own schedule and focus on the things that matter most to you.

Online Coursework

Interactive Content

Progress Tracking

Simulator Exercises

Cirrus Self-Study Materials

In-Flight Assessments

Build Confidence and Competence

Build your aviation skills and knowledge from the ground up to master the art of flying with Cirrus Aircraft. Train alongside Cirrus-certified flight instructors and work through online courses, interactive simulator sessions and flight lessons tailored specifically to flying a Cirrus aircraft. Train with the Cirrus Private Pilot Program and start living the Cirrus Life™ today!

Start Today: Enroll with Modern Pilot CTC

The Cirrus Private Pilot Program was designed to complement flight training at the Modern Pilot Cirrus Training Center (CTC) to help with all levels of the learn-to-fly journey.

Enroll today!

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PROGRAM CONTENT

Airport Operations - (14 hours)

Lesson 1 - Welcome to Flight Training!

Lesson 2 - Simulator Intro to a Cirrus

Lesson 3 - Your First Flight!

Lesson 4 - Ground Operations

Flight Maneuvers (10.5 hours)

Lesson 5 - Simulator Intro to Flight Maneuvers

Lesson 6 - Intro to Flight Maneuvers

Lesson 7 - Intro to Ground Reference Maneuvers

Emergency & Abnormal Procedures (10.5 hours)

Lesson 8 - Welcome to Emergency Procedures

Lesson 9 - Intro to Abnormal & Emergency Procedures

Lesson 10 - Abnormal & Emergency Procedures

Solo Prep & First Solo (14 hours)

Lesson 11 - The Instructor's Hands are Off!

Lesson 12 - Tightening Up Your Landings

Lesson 13 - Stage 1 Validation

Lesson 14 - First Solo!

Specialty Takeoffs and Landings (10.5 hours)

Lesson 15 - Intermediate Aerodynamics and ADM

Lesson 16 - Simulator Intro to Specialty Takeoffs

Lesson 17 - Specialty Takeoffs and Landings

Basic Attitude Instrument Flying (10.5 hours)

Lesson 18 - Intro to Basic Attitude Instrument Flying

Lesson 19 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying

Lesson 20 - Second Solo!

Cross-Country Planning (14 hours)

Lesson 21 - Intro to Cross-Country Planning

Lesson 22 - Intro to Cross Country Flying

Lesson 23 - Cross-Country Flying

Lesson 24 - Third Solo!

Night Operations (14 hours)

Lesson 25 - Welcome to Night Flying!

Lesson 26 - Simulator Night Flight

Lesson 27 - First Night Flight!

Lesson 28 - Night Cross-Country

Solo Cross-Country Preparation (7 hours)

Lesson 29 - Stage 2 Validation Preparation

Lesson 30 - Stage 2 Validation

Skill Refinement (21 hours)

Lesson 31 - Solo Cross-Country!

Lesson 32 - Simulator Skill Refinement

Lesson 33 - Flight Maneuver Practice

Lesson 34 - Second Solo Cross-Country!

Lesson 35 - Ground Reference Maneuvers Practice

Lesson 36 - Long Solo Cross-Country!

Checkride Test Preparation (14 hours)

Lesson 37 - Mock Oral Examination

Lesson 38 - First Practical Test Preparation

Lesson 39 - Simulator Practical Preparation

Lesson 40 - Stage 3 Validation

BECOME A PILOT

The freedom of personal aviation offers something for everyone, and few things are more rewarding than earning a license to fly. We’ve developed a highly-specialized and flexible FAA-based flight training program to help you earn your Cirrus wings!


While training alongside Cirrus-certified flight instructors, you’ll work through online courses, interactive simulator sessions and exhilarating flight lessons tailored specifically to flying a Cirrus aircraft. You’ll learn the foundational aeronautical skills and gain the experience necessary to become a confident and proficient pilot while meeting the FAA requirements to earn your license.

PRACTICE

  • Engaging Video Content
  • Self-Study Materials
  • Interactive & Quizzes

PERFORM

  • Dedicated Instructor / Trainer
  • In-Flight Training
  • Simulator Exercises

Ready To Take Flight?

Take a look at everything the program has to offer and begin the exciting journey of unlocking the Cirrus Life™.  Take to the skies knowing that you are training with expert instructors in the industry’s safest and most innovative aircraft.

Enroll today!

Contact us to start your pilot journey