Blue Diamond Aviation

Welcome to BLUE DIAMOND AVIATION. It’s our goal to help you make your dream a reality in the shortest, most efficient way. You are starting a wonderful career and we are glad to be part of your business. Our mission is to graduate aviation pioneers to revolutionize the aviation industry world wide. Our graduates are flying all over the world in various commercial airlines and other professional aviation careers. Our highly qualified instructor staffs allow us to provide very high training standards. Our hand picked, highly trained instructors and ground support staff are working around the clock to make your experience at BLUE DIAMOND AVIATION not only pleasurable, but memorable. We are located in the San Gabriel valley on southern California, one of the most beautiful states in the United States. Flying weather is 300+ days every year. Close from many flying attractions that students enjoy very much.

• PACKEG A: Private Pilot Training
• PACKEG B: IFR Training
• PACKEG C: Multi Commercial Training

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Private Pilot Training

PREREQUISITES:

• Be at lease 17 years of age
• Have the ability to read, write and understand the English Language
• Hold 3 rd class medical certificate or better
• Completed the TSA registration for non-U.S. citizen

TRAINING PACKAGE:

1. 30 hours of dual instruction in Cessna 172.
2. 10 hours solo in Cessna.
3. 10 hours of ground school.
4. Pre and post flight briefings.
5. Educational DVD lessons.
6. Training Period - 3 Weeks

Package cost $5970

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IFR Training

PREREQUISITES:

• Private pilot certificate.
• 40 hours pilot in command cross country.

TRAINING PACKAGE:

1. 17 hours of dual in Cessna 172.
2. 10 hours of ground school.
3. 20 hours of dual simulator
4. Pre and post flight briefings.
5. Educational DVD lessons.
6. In-flight timer, knee board.
8. Training Period - 3 Weeks

Package cost $4371

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Multi Commercial Training

PREREQUISITES:

• Private pilot certificate.
• Instrument airplane.
• Age 18 to obtain commercial pilot certificate.
• Flight time as follows (FAR 61.129b)

TRAINING PACKAGE:

1. 20 hours of dual instruction in Piper Apache.
2. 10 hours of ground school.
3. Pre and post flight briefings.
4. Educational DVD lessons.
5. Training Period - 1 Weeks

Package cost $4860

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For Additional Hours

• $118 / hour for Cessna 172
• $198 / hour for Piper Apache
• $35/ hour for Simulator
• $45 / hour for single-engine instruction
• $55 / hour for multi-engine instruction
• *Ask for special block rate*

Ground School:

• $35 / hour for ground school

Other Expenses

TRAINING:

• TSA clearance online $ 130
• TSA finger print $15
• Onsite written exam $90/80(AOPA member)
• Check ride fee $450 each exam, $250 recheck
• CFI overnight fee $200 (*Optional*)
• Pilot shirt $25
• Pilot Sweater $45

HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION:

• Student apartment $350 - $450 per month
• Studio motel $37 per day
• Home Stay: $350 - $450 per month
• Car rental: $250 per month
• Car insurance: $200 per month
• Airport shuttle pickup: $70

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Aircraft Fleet and Flight Simulators

Blue Diamond Aviation operates mixed fleet of training aircraft to meet different student needs. We have mix of Cessna, and Piper to choose from (Cessna 152,172, Piper PA-23 160). Flight Simulators are also used for training based on the approved number of hours in the training syllabus. (PCATD/ BATD)

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TSA Registration and Finger Printing

All non U.S. citizens are required to complete and get cleared by transportation safety administration before we start flight training. Please check with “procedure to complete TSA Registration.

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Medical Certificate

Class 1 medical certificate is recommended for all students seeking a professional pilot career. It is basic exam to make sure you are fit to fly. There are no height or weight restrictions to get your Medical Certificate. Corrected vision is also accepted. To find a doctor in your area visit http://ame.cami.jccbi.gov

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Student Housing and Transportation

Transportation:

For your convenience, we will arrange your airport pick up shuttle service. We also have company transportation onsite.

Accommodation:

We have different housing choices to meet your individual need. (Apartment, Studio Motel, Home Stay, Room for Rent)

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Payment Options

For your convenience, we accept multiple payment options. Payments may be made by cash, credit card, traveler’s checks, money order, western union or wire transfer

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Payment Schedule

Payment 1: (10%) Before your arrival to U.S. / Sign Up for Training Package
Minimum of 10% deposit due for initial package and additional purchased hours Schedule for airport shuttle pickup

Payment 2: (40%) Before Training Start
Minimum of 40% deposit due before training start TSA Registration/ finger print completed for non-U.S. citizens

Payment 3: (40%) Middle of the Training
Minimum of 40% tuition due after 20 hours of training

Payment 4: (10%) Before your checkride date
Last 10% of the package tuition due, or any additional hours

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Refund

All refunds will be made on the following basics:
Students will receive a refund less an administrative fee of $350.00. The total refund is determined by multiplying the complete training hours by the current hourly rates, housing fee, used books and supplies. All Refund request will be processed within 3 weeks. No Refund on the special package. All refund requests have to be made in writing to the account department.