Why Coast Flight Academy

Coast’s Professional Pilot Program is the only 141 flight school that is actively using what is referred to as, scenario-based training for the ENTIRE Commercial Program.  The scenario-based method of training means that for each flight there is a certain real world scenario, or mission, that will be accomplished.  This approach of learning helps pilots gain the context of real world operations and real world problem solving.  Furthermore, scenario-based training incorporates effective and proven training techniques, developed in conjunction with the FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS).  Emphasis is placed on improving judgment, aeronautical decision-making, risk management and single pilot resource management throughout the entire course.  Scenario-based training is an alternate to the commonly used, maneuver-based training, where students only practice maneuvers during the flight lessons.
At Coast Flight Academy, we also offer additional highly recommended courses, not typically offered by other Professional Pilot programs.

Altitude Chamber Training Course:  Coast Flight Academy is one, of only a few, Professional Pilot Programs that offers an Altitude Chamber training course for its students.  Located at Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus, students that choose to add this course will experience altitude training in order to better train their minds and bodies on the effects that altitude has including.
o   The signs and symptoms of hypoxia and how to recognize when your body is exhibiting these signs
o   The appropriate emergency procedures that will allow quick and accurate treatment of your hypoxia symptoms
o   How to recognize the symptoms of hypoxia exhibited by others; and
o   Preventive measures to help you avoid suffering from hypoxia and other high-altitude problems
Coast recommends this training to all pilots as a way to become a safer and better-equipped pilot.

·       ESL Aviation Terminology Course/ATC Tour:  Students enrolled in the Professional Pilot Program will begin the Private Pilot course with an Aviation Terminology class.  In this class, students will learn English aviation terminology and the proper way to communicate with ATC.  Upon successful completion of the class, students will have the opportunity to tour the ATC tower and facilities.  This will provide students with an up and close look at the inner workings of air traffic controllers and how they work hand-in-hand with pilots.

·       International Flight Operations Course – “Flying Mexico”:  Students will have the opportunity to learn how to, and actually fly to Mexico with our highly trained instructors.  The ICAO Standard Training course teaches students the necessary procedures of flying internationally.

·       Crew Resource Management (CRM) Course:  Students will learn how to work as an effective team management system, which makes optimum use of all available resources – equipment, procedures and people – to promote safety and enhance the efficiency of flight operations.

·       Mountain Flying Course: This course is designed to be an introduction and exposure to high altitude mountain flying and the risks, weather and planning it entails.

·       Flight Physiology Course: Students will have the opportunity to learn about flight physiology and human factors from Dr. John Hortareas, a US Air Force Flight Medic.