WHAT IS PART 141 FLIGHT TRAINING?

Part 141 flight training is a specific type of flight training program regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. Under Part 141 of the FAA regulations, Hewison Aviation offers structured training programs designed to meet certain standards set by the FAA.

Key points about Part 141 flight training:

• Private Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot
• Flight Instructor
• Flight Instructor-Instrument

Structured Curriculum: Hewison Aviation Part 141 flight training programs follow a structured curriculum approved by the FAA. These programs typically include ground school instruction, flight training, and stage checks to assess student progress.

Minimum Hour Requirements: Hewison Aviation Part 141 training programs often have minimum hour requirements for different types of pilot certificates or ratings, such as private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and so on. These requirements are usually lower compared to Part 61 training programs.

FAA Oversight: Hewison Aviation Part 141 programs are subject to more rigorous oversight from the FAA compared to those operating under Part 61. This oversight ensures that the training provided meets FAA standards.

Instructor Qualifications: Hewison Aviation Part 141 flight instructors meet specific qualifications set by the FAA. These requirements include flight experience, instructional experience, and passing knowledge and practical tests.

Record Keeping: Hewison Aviation maintains detailed records of each student’s training, including ground instruction, flight time, and stage check results. These records are subject to review by the FAA during periodic inspections.

Benefits: While Part 141 training may have stricter requirements and oversight, it can offer benefits such as reduced minimum hour requirements for pilot certificates and ratings, potentially leading to cost savings for students.

Approved Training Course Outline (TCO): Hewison Aviation has an FAA-approved Training Course Outline (TCO) that outlines the specific training curriculum, syllabus, and standards for each course offered.

Part 141 Enrollment Requirements

Part 141 enrollment is available to students that are committed to flying three times a week and ready to engage in a regimented program. It is available to private and instrument students. Enrolled students will have a dedicated instructor ready to help them achieve their goals. To this end, Part 141 students get preferential scheduling and jump to the top of the waitlist. Enrollment requires a $1,000 non-refundable tuition payment that will be used for your books, annual simulator subscription, and credited towards your account for lessons. 

Under Part 141, students can gain certificates with fewer hours. For example:

• Private Pilot certificate requires 40 flight hours under Part 61, but only 35 hours under Part 141.
• Instrument rating requires 40-hours of instrument time and 50-hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command under part 61.
For Part 141, only 35-hours of instrument time and there is no requirement for 50-hours of cross-country flight time.
• Commercial Pilot certificate requires 250-hours and 50-hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command under part 61.
Part 141 only requires 120-hours and there is no requirement for the 50-hours of cross-country flight time.

Part 141 Private Pilot Certificate

This certificate allows the pilot to operate an aircraft day or night under Visual Flight Rule (VFR). Passengers can be
carried, but not for compensation or hire. The Part 141 flight training syllabus contains 26 flight lessons divided into two stages. Benefit to choosing 141 Training: 40-hour minimum not required.

• 35 hrs. minimum
• PA-28 Aircraft
• Dual: 29.4 hours.
• BATD: 2.5 hours
• Solo 5.6 hours.
• Ground School: 35 hours.

Part 141 Instrument Rating

This rating allows the pilot to operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The Part 141 flight training syllabus contains 29 flight lessons and is divided into three stage. Benefit to choosing 141 Training: 40-hour minimum not required and 50-hours of PIC cross country time not required.

• 35 hours minimum
• PA-28 Aircraft
• Dual: 26.25 hours
• BATD: 8.75 hours
• Solo: none
• Ground School: 30 hours

Part 141 Commercial Pilot

This certificate allows the pilot to operate as a Commercial Pilot. The Part 141 flight training syllabus contains 60 flight lessons and is divided into three stages. Benefit to choosing 141 Training: 250-hour minimum not required, and 50-hours of PIC cross country time not required.

• 120 hours minimum
• PA-28 Aircraft
• Dual: 55 hours
• BATD: 0 hours
• Solo: 65 hours
• Ground School: 35 hours

Part 141 Flight Instructor (CFI)

This certificate allows the pilot to obtain an initial Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate as well as an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certificate. The Part 141 flight training syllabus contains 16 flight lessons and is divided into four stages. Benefit to choosing 141 Training: 250-hour minimum not required.

• 25 hours minimum
• PA-28 Aircraft
• Dual: 25 hours
• BATD: 0 hours
• Solo: 0 hours
• Ground School: 42 hours

Part 141 Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

This certificate allows the pilot to obtain a Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) certificate as well as an Instrument Ground
Instructor (IGI) certificate. The Part 141 flight training syllabus contains 16 flight lessons and is divided into three stages.

15 hours minimum
PA-28 Aircraft
Dual: 15 hours
BATD: .75 hours
Solo: 0 hours
Ground School: 17 hours