Cirrus Unveils Private Pilot Program

Cirrus Aircraft officially launched its new private pilot training program on Monday at the 2023 AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. Designed for student pilots looking to earn their private pilot certificates, the Cirrus Private Pilot Program includes online ground school lessons and interactive simulator sessions paired with flight training provided by Cirrus standardized instructor pilots (CSIPs). Flight training takes place in Cirrus aircraft through Cirrus Training Centers (CTCs).

“Learning to fly and earning a pilot’s license is what moves the personal aviation industry forward,” said Cirrus Aircraft CEO Zean Nielsen. “From day one, our mission has been to grow engagement and participation in personal aviation, and our new Private Pilot Program makes that experience easier and smoother along the way.”

Cirrus’ Private Pilot Program includes 11 modules with 40 lessons and covers pre-study material, ground instruction lessons, flight instruction videos, performance assessments and quizzes. The company noted that the program focuses on learning to fly an SR Series aircraft. Enrollment cost is $1,200.