APS | Other Pilot Training Programs

Tailwheel Checkout

Receive the instruction necessary for the tailwheel endorsement required by FAR Part 61.31(i) – normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings, and go-around procedures – in this one-day course offered in the Extra 300L.

Aerobatics Indoctrination

This 5-day course is an introduction to aerobatic flight for aspiring aerobatic pilots. Whether your intentions are recreational aerobatic flying, competition aerobatics, or perhaps the ultimate aerobatics flying—airshow performances—we prepare you for success, satisfaction, and lifelong safety.

CFI Spin Endorsement

The most comprehensive training available for CFI candidates and budding aerobatic pilots, this two-day course exceeds the FAA minimum requirements of the CFI spin endorsement. You’ll receive comprehensive ground, flight, and post-flight instruction on spin dynamics, spin prevention, CFI instructional techniques, and spin recoveries.

Part 141 Courses & Certificates

Several of APS’s courses are approved and certified by the FAA as 141 Specialty Training courses.

Formation Flight Operations

This ultimate initial formation training program is designed to teach formation principles, techniques, and discipline to pilots of any airplane type. The five-day course offers in depth training including staggered and 2-ship formation take offs, basic and advanced maneuvers in formation, close and route maneuvering, undershoots/overshoots, hand signals and communication discipline, a variety of rejoins, lost wingman procedures, photo shoot profiles, tactical formation flying techniques, breaks, emergencies, formation mission and planning, and lead and wingman responsibilities. Each participating formation pilot plans, briefs, leads, and executes at least one formation mission profile.

Basic Extra 300L Checkout

This aircraft checkout program is designed for participants with significant tailwheel and high-performance experience.

Advanced Extra 300L Checkout

This aircraft checkout program is designed for participants who want the most familiarity and proficiency in all aspects of Extra 300L flight and ground operations. It is ideal for new Extra 300 owners and those that do not have a tailwheel endorsement, high-performance sign-off and/or have very little aerobatic experience.

Customized Aerobatics

APS provides programs specifically designed to meet your personal flying objectives, from improving your flying skills to becoming an aerobatic competitor. Length, flights, and cost are dependent upon need.

Other Training Programs

Available programs