Part 141 Pilot Courses
Part 141 flight training is ideal for students looking to fly at an accelerated pace. With structured curriculum, fewer flight hour requirements, and in-house stage checks and exams, students can progress efficiently and avoid the long delays often associated with checkride scheduling. It’s a faster, more focused path to the cockpit.
Part 141 Private Pilot Course
This certificate allows the pilot to operate an aircraft day or night under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Passengers can be carried but not for compensation or hire. Minimum flight hours required: 35 (FAR 141) or 40 (FAR 61)
| Minimum Flight Time | 35 hrs |
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Dual C-172S |
30 hrs |
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Solo C-172S |
5 hrs |
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Oral Single Engine |
20 hrs |
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Ground School |
35 hrs |
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Part 141 Instrument Course
This rating allows the pilot to operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
*Pre Reqs: Private Pilot License
| Minimum Flight Time | 35 hrs |
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Dual C-172S (Glass Cockpit) |
21 hrs |
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Redbird AATD |
14 hrs |
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Oral Single Engine |
20 hrs |
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Ground School |
30 hrs |
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Part 141 Commercial Course
SE 141.554(e)
This certificate allows the pilot to fly for compensation or hire, given that the individual has met the industry requirements in order to be hired.
*Pre Reqs: Private License, Instrument Rating
| Minimum Flight Time | 42.5 hrs |
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Dual C-172S |
32.5 hrs |
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Solo C-172S |
10 hrs |
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Oral Single Engine |
20 hrs |
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Ground School |
35 hrs |
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Part 141 Additional Aircraft Multi Engine Course
This Additional Aircraft Multi-Engine Land Instrument (AARMELI) rating allows the pilot to operate a multi-engine aircraft. The rating may be added to a Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
*Pre Reqs: Private License or Commercial License
| Dual PA-34 | 15 hrs |
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Oral Multi-Engine |
15 hrs |
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Part 141 Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Course – Initial
This certificate allows the holder to train pilots for single engine certificates and ratings. Applicants for this certificate must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
*Pre Reqs: Commercial Single-Engine License
| Minimum Flight Time | 25 hrs |
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Dual C-172S |
25 hrs |
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Oral Single Engine |
20 hrs |
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Ground School |
40 hrs |
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Part 141 Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) Course – Initial
This certificate allows the holder to train pilots to fly solely by reference to instruments in preparation for an Instrument Rating. Applicants must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
*Pre Reqs: Commercial Single-Engine License
| Minimum Flight Time | 15 hrs |
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Dual C-172S |
15 hrs |
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Oral Single Engine |
20 hrs |
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Ground School |
40 hrs |
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Written Exam |
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Flight Exam |
Part 141 Multi-Engine Instructor
(MEI) Course – Initial
This certificate allows the holder to train pilots to fly an aircraft with more than one engine in preparation for the Multi-Engine Rating. Applicants must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi-Engine Rating.
*Pre Reqs: Commercial Multi-Engine License
| Minimum Flight Time | 25 hrs |
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Dual PA-34 |
25 hrs |
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Oral Single Engine |
20 hrs |
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Ground School |
40 hrs |
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Flight Exam |
Are You a U.S. Veteran? Flight Train Under the GI Bill®
United States veterans may be eligible to use their GI Bill® benefits toward flight training at Superior Flight School. Our Part 141 flight training program is approved for VA vocational benefits. Earned through military service, these benefits can help fund the path to becoming a professional pilot.
Visit our Financial Opportunities page to learn more about flight training under the GI Bill®.
Earn a College Degree During Flight School
While you don’t need a college degree to become a commercial pilot, some students receive their bachelor’s degree to help get more competitive jobs in aviation post-flight school. Through our collegiate partnerships, student pilots can work towards a Bachelor’s degree while completing Part 141 flight training at Superior Flight School.
Learn more about the universities we work with and how they work together with our Part 141 pilot program:
What is the Part 141 program?
A Part 141 flight training program teaches students to become a pilot through an FAA-structured curriculum: from training for a Private Pilot License (PPL) all the way through obtaining an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License. Part 141 uses lesson plans structured by the FAA to train students at a structured pace. Students get through the program faster than Part 61, which uses an FAA-approved (but not structured) course that offers more flexibility for students who want to train at their own pace.
Do Airlines Prefer Part 141 versus Part 61?
Airlines hire pilots from both programs, as they both obtain the same licenses and ratings required to become a commercial pilot. However, the structure of the Part 141 program allows students to obtain their licenses and ratings at a more efficient pace than Part 61. Students are then able to get into their careers as commercial pilots faster than students in Part 61 training.
What Is Self-Examining Authority?
At Superior Flight School, we have our own designated check airmen who have the authority to conduct end-of-course exams and issue FAA certificates in-house for 141 Private, Instrument, and Multi-Engine courses. Most flight schools require students to schedule checkrides with an outside Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), which can often lead to longer wait times. Through an in-house examiner, Superior Flight School students have a faster certification process that eliminates the need to coordinate with an external DPE.
What aircraft do I fly in the Part 141 program?
Superior Flight School operates a fleet of Cessna 172 Skyhawks and a Piper Seneca, equipped with a G1000 Glass Cockpit avionics system. Student pilots are able to receive hands-on training essential to obtaining licenses and ratings needed for a career in aviation.
How far is Superior Flight School from Atlanta?
Superior Flight School is based at Cobb County International Airport near Kennesaw, Georgia. This is only about a 30-45 minute drive from Atlanta, Georgia, depending on your starting point in the city. Student pilots benefit from training near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the busiest airport in the world, giving students exposure to complex airspace that prepares them for real-world flying conditions while being far enough away from the busy airspace to make flight training safe and efficient.