Launch Your Airline Career at a Fraction of the Cost!
Sling Pilot Academy is around 70% less than a 4-year aviation degree, and 20% less than competitors!
Skip outdated fleets, four‑year timelines, and the feeling of being just another number at big‑brand schools. Join a community of aviation enthusiasts dedicated to your success, see why we’re the fastest‑growing flight school in the U.S.
We are hands down the most cost effective full time program that gets you ready to start your career as a commercial pilot.
Sling Pilot Academy is around 70% less than a 4-year aviation degree, and 20% less than competitors!
Finish in months, not years. Save thousands and accelerate your path to the airlines.
Why settle for a 40‑year‑old Cessna? Train in modern glass‑cockpit Sling aircraft for less.
Clear, upfront pricing for peace of mind throughout your aviation journey with us.
Starting From… | Cost (Los Angeles) | Cost (San Diego) | Time Frame |
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Zero Time: | $89,995*^ | $86,995* | 9-12 months, full time, weekdays** |
Private Pilot (and 80 hrs TT): | $68,995*^ | $66,995* | 6-9 months, full time, weekdays** |
* Prices exclude FAA Knowledge Test fees, checkride fees, and certain equipment.
^ Los Angeles pricing includes landing fees at KTOA and KSMO during course hours.
** Completion times may vary with student effort, scheduling, and weather. While these timelines can be achieved with full time commitment, dedication and hard work, this fast-paced accelerated program is not for everyone. External factors such as bad weather and examiner availability can cause delays. A student’s natural ability, ability to assimilate new knowledge quickly and meet study goals can impact the duration of training. While we don’t guarantee any program completion time, our entire team is dedicated to your success and safe completion of the program within the time frame. Committed students ready to put in a lot of effort should plan for 9-12 months for the full Accelerated Airline Pilot Program and 6-9 months for the Accelerated Airline Pilot Program from Private and 80hrs.
Certificates & Ratings Included in Program |
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Private Pilot (PPL) |
Instrument Rating (IR) |
Commercial Pilot – Single Engine (CPL SE) |
Commercial Pilot – Multi Engine (CPL ME) |
Certified Flight Instructor – Single Engine (CFI SE) |
Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) |
Certified Flight Instructor – Multi Engine (MEI) |
FAA Knowledge Tests Covered |
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PAR – Private Pilot Airplane |
IRA – Instrument Rating Airplane |
CAX – Commercial Pilot Airplane |
FIA – Flight Instructor Airplane |
FII – Flight Instructor Instrument |
FOI – Fundamentals of Instruction |
Flight-Time Allotments: Accelerated Airline Pilot Program (starting from Zero Time) | |
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Single Engine | up to 200 hrs |
Multi Engine | up to 30 hrs |
AATD Simulator | up to 50 hrs* |
Flight-Time Allotments: Accelerated Airline Pilot Program (starting from PPL + 80 hrs Total Time) | |
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Single Engine | up to 120 hrs |
Multi Engine | up to 30 hrs |
AATD Simulator | up to 50 hrs* |
You don’t need a military background or a degree in aviation. What you do need is the drive to fly, and a program built to get you there. Sling Pilot Academy is where that journey begins.
2 Consecutive Years:
2023 & 2024
Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Flight Schools In the US