There are no time requirements associated with a complex endorsement, but the candidate must exhibit complete competence in the operation of a complex aircraft. Upon the demonstration of proficiency, the Certified Flight Instructor will award the candidate the complex endorsement. A complex airplane is defined by 14 CFR 61.31(e) as an airplane that has the following:
- Retractable landing gear
- Flaps
- Controllable pitch
Approximate Costs
| Airplane Fees (5 hours) | $900 |
| Instructor Fees (5 hours) | $350 |
| Total | $1250 |
Costs shown here are approximate and are listed for demonstrative purposes.
Aircraft
If you do not have your own aircraft, we recommend joining the Pilots Club, which has a number of different aircraft available for use at all our Flight Training Centers locations.
Payment
Pay as you go by either deposting money on account before or after each flight.
INSTRUCTOR RATES
| Club Member Rate | $60/hour |
| Non-Member Rate | $70/hour |