This course provides the flight and ground instruction to earn an FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate. Part 141 approved coursework consists of 51 hours of instruction: 25 hours of flight C-172 Aircraft, 1 hour flight American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon Aircraft, 20 hours ground, 5 hours of pre and post flight briefings. Course consists of the number of dual flying hours and oral instruction required in to qualify the individual for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor oral and practical exam. Student must earn the FAA Flight Instructor certificate to receive a grade. FAA Part 61 training is available to some students. Please see department for eligibility.