International Students – Commercial / Airline Pilot Training
Sling Pilot Academy is pleased to offer FAA Part 141 flight training to International Students. Through our location in San Diego, CA (KSEE) we are able to issue I-20’s to International Students in order to obtain M-1 Student Visas.Full-time Course
Our International Courses are full-time programs, 5-days a week, designed to help you reach your aviation goal of being a Commercial / Airline Pilot. The International Courses we offer are:- Private Pilot Course (M1 Visa)
- Instrument Pilot Course (M1 Visa)
- Commercial Pilot SEL Course (M1 Visa)
- Commercial Pilot MEL Course (M1 Visa)
- Flight Instructor CFI Course (M1 Visa)
Accelerated Airline Pilot Program
Current Course Pricing:
Starting From… | Cost (Los Angeles Locations) | Cost (San Diego Location) | Time Frame |
---|---|---|---|
…Zero Time: | $89,995*^ | $86,995* | 9 months, full time, week days** |
…Private Pilot (and 80 hrs TT): | $68,995*^ | $66,995* | 6 months, full time, week days** |
Certificates Offered in Program:
Private Pilot (PPL) |
Instrument Rating (IR) |
Commercial Single (CPLSE) |
Commercial Multi Engine (CPLME) |
Certified Flight Instructor Single Engine (CFISE) – (optional) |
Certified Flight Instructor Multi Engine (MEI) – (optional) |
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) – (optional) |
FAA Knowledge Tests: PAR, IRA, CAX, FIA, FII, FOI |
Flight Time (Full 9-Month Course Starting from Zero):
Single Engine | up to 200 hours |
Multi Engine | up to 30 hours |
AATD Simulator Time | up to 50 hours* |
Flight Time (6-Month Course Starting from at least Private and 80hrs):
Single Engine | up to 120 hours |
Multi Engine | up to 30 hours |
AATD Simulator Time | up to 50 hours* |
- Tailwheel Training
- Spin Training
- Upset Recovery Training
- Basic Aerobatics
Why Sling Pilot Academy?
- Hands down the most cost effective full time program that gets you ready to start your career as a commercial pilot
- Glass panel in all Sling trainers and Tecnam P2006T Twins
- Learn in a modern Sling aircraft that’s fun to fly We encourage you to Fly a Sling, Cessna and/or Archer so you can compare! To use a car analogy it would be like comparing driving a ’60s VW to a modern sports car.
- We build aircraft onsite so you will gain some building and servicing experience during your training. Learning and understanding more about aircraft construction will make you a better pilot!
- Accommodation available at $225-$250 per week (shared room) or $425-$450 per week (own room)
- We use the full, and well proven, Kings Schools curriculum
Our Airplanes
Sling NGT
- The Sling’s flying characteristics make for a perfectly coordinated, highly responsive control setup. This gives her the distinct qualities of a fighter jet aircraft, while not being overly sensitive.
- The Sliding Bubble Canopy offers great visibility and cool taxiing in summer. The wide cockpit, excellent all around view and substantial luggage capacity make the Sling a very comfortable, yet versatile aircraft.
- The Sling’s airframe strength and durability means that she won’t break and stands up to the rigors of flight training. Its aluminum construction makes for ease and consistency of construction, while offering proven strength and a longer lifespan than some of our composite rivals.
- The Sling’s performance matches and outdoes almost every aircraft in its class, while being highly economical and fun to fly.

- The Tecnam is a multi-engine, Rotax powered plane with modern & sleek Garmin G1000 avionics.
- It has 2 Rotax engines so there’s no mixture controls in the cockpit because the carburetors are altitude compensating.
- The Tecnam has retractable gear & flaps and constant speed props. Overall, it’s a pretty docile flying airplane, it’s comfortable & roomy, and handles really nicely.
Accommodation
Accommodation available close to Gillespie Field (KSEE).

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