Fly Legacy Aviation: Your Secret Weapon to build flight hours.
As a pilot in training, to build flight hours can often seem like a chore. It’s time-consuming, can be expensive, and can often feel like you’re running on a treadmill where the “1,500-hour finish line” keeps getting farther away. Enter Fly Legacy Aviation – a flight school that actually gets it. Based in South Florida and Philly, we’ve cracked the code on turning the “flight hour” grind into a legitimate career launchpad. Here’s how you can do it.
Why Fly Legacy Doesn’t Just “Add Hours” – We Add Value
Flight hours are the currency of aviation, but not all hours are created equal. Flying circles in the middle of nowhere won’t impress airline recruiters. Fly Legacy throws you into the deep end of real-world flying: think busy airspace, actual ATC chatter, and weather that keeps you on your toes (looking at you, Florida thunderstorms). It’s like flight training on steroids, but legal.
Become a CFI
The golden ticket? Our Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) program. Instead of dumping cash to rent planes, you get paid to build hours. Here’s the deal:
- Learn to teach: Master right-seat flying, nail lesson plans, and survive the FAA’s FOI exam.
- Work immediately: Graduate? Congrats, you’re hired! Fly Legacy slings you into a paid CFI gig where you’ll log 300-500 hours a year while mentoring potential pilots.
- Pay to Teach: The growing cycle of pilots continues as Fly Legacy will pay you while you get your hours to teach new pilots!
Fly Where the Action Is
North Perry Airport (Florida) isn’t just a sleepy little field. You’ll tackle:
- Communication with the tower operators with actual traffic, so you can learn the ins and outs of communicating with the tower.
- Action-packed runway where you will be in real-time situations with planes in line and run through the same protocols all airlines follow in real-time!
- Weather drama: From Florida’s pop-up storms to uncharted windy conditions, you’ll learn to adapt on the fly.
This isn’t “logging hours.” It’s building legitimate skills that airlines will reward for.
We’ll Hold Your Hand
Fly Legacy will help you throughout your process. Our support includes:
- Logbook protocols: They’ll help track hours so you don’t accidentally forget any missing cross-country hours.
- Airline prep: Resume polishing, mock interviews, and insider tips from pilots who’ve nailed big airline interviews.
- Rating upgrades: CFII, MEI—whatever you need to level up.
Why Pilots Swear By Fly Legacy
- Financial Assistance: Tailored financing options that our pilots can benefit from wherever they are in the process.
- Instructors who care: Our CFIs are mentors who want to see our pilots succeed at their own pace. Your wins are our wins!
- Community: Hangar talk with pilots who’ve been there, from newbies to regional captains. Be part of the pilot scene and truly engage with a real-time experience.
The Bottom Line
Fly Legacy isn’t just a flight school – it’s a cheat code for aviation careers. You’ll build hours faster, smarter, and will be well on your way to a successful flying career!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the “Build Flight Hours” program at Fly Legacy Aviation?
This program is designed to transform the tedious grind of logging hours into a career-building experience. It immerses you in real-world flying, busy airspace, ATC communications, and challenging weather, so your hours reflect valuable, airline-worthy skills
2. How can I build flight hours and get paid to fly?
Become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) through Fly Legacy’s program. After certification, you can teach new student pilots and earn while accumulating 300-500 hours per year.
3. Why does Fly Legacy emphasize “real-world” flying?
Flying in dynamic conditions, such as Florida’s thunderstorms, busy runways, and real ATC environments, develops practical experience that airline recruiters value much more than just logged hours.
4. How does Fly Legacy support my career advancement beyond flying hours?
They offer guidance in logbook management, resume polishing, mock interviews, mentoring from experienced pilots, and assistance with advanced ratings like CFII and MEI
5. Can I get financial help for training?
Yes. Fly Legacy provides tailored financing options to support pilots at every stage of the process.
6. What’s the value of the community at Fly Legacy?
You become part of an active aviation community – with hangar conversations, peer support from fellow pilots (from beginners to regional captains), and mentorship – all fostering your professional growth.
7. What is the Airline Cadet Program with Piedmont Airlines?
After earning your CFI and logging 500 hours, you become eligible for the Piedmont Cadet Program. Benefits include partial tuition reimbursement, mentorship, no bachelor’s degree or interview requirement, and direct flow to American Airlines.
8. How does the Cadet Program accelerate entry into airlines?
Qualified candidates receive $11,000 in tuition reimbursement, a $5,000 signing bonus, and are placed on a fast track to Piedmont – with an eventual flow-through to American Airlines – with up to 24 months to complete the training.
9. What aircraft and locations does Fly Legacy use for training?
Training is conducted at Pompano Beach Airpark in South Florida and at Philadelphia Northeast Airport. The fleet includes modern aircraft like the Piper Pilot 100i, plus the Diamond DA-42 for multi-engine training.
10. Is international student enrollment supported?
Yes. Fly Legacy welcomes international students and is authorized to issue I-20s for M-1 student visas. We offer rolling enrollment, allowing you to start at any time.
