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Sling Pilot Academy Offers Low-Cost Professional Pilot Program

The Sling Pilot Academy uses the two-seat Sling LSA, produced by The Airplane Factory, as its training platform. Courtesy Sling Pilot Academy
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Sling Pilot Academy addresses the growing pilot shortage by offering an affordable and expedited flight training program at Zamperini Field, Torrance.
  • The academy claims to take a zero-time pilot to a Commercial Certificate in nine months for $62,595, utilizing Sling LSAs, simulators, and self-study to maintain lower costs.
  • Students are expected to attend Monday through Friday, and graduates are encouraged to work as instructors at the school to quickly accrue the 1,500 required flight hours.
  • The program aims to prepare pilots for a commercial airline job in just over two years, providing a fast-track solution as evidenced by a former student joining a regional carrier.
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With the growing pilot shortage looming as major airlines face the retirement of thousands of pilots each year, new flight training academies are being introduced to meet the needs. Based at the Zamperini Field Airport in Torrance, California, the Sling Pilot Academy is an affordable solution for pilot candidates ready to earn the required ratings and 1,500 hours of flight time quickly.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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