Platinum Aviation                Last Visit: 07.28.2009


Platinum Aviation is a Cirrus Standardized Training Center with 2 South Florida locations, KOPF and KFXE. We offer flight training and aircraft rental in Florida's largest fleet of glass panel aircraft. Our instructor roster includes nationally recognized flight instructors. Learn from the most experienced glass cockpit instructors and fly the newest, most advanced equipment available today.

We're a flight organization based in Miami, Florida
School Type:   Part 61.  

Training Area:    Local, National and International.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, Sportys and Custom.  

Syllabus:   Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.  

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.  

Engines:    Single, Jet, Turbo-prop and Twin.  

Endorsement:    Complex, High Performance and High Altitude.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  

Training Orientation:    Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Corporate Flying and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, All-inclusive, Self-Paced, FITS - FAA Scenario based training and Accelerated (full days, intense).  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:    Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc, TCAS - Collision Avoidance and Autopilot.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cirrus SR20, SR22, SR22 Turbo, Diamond DA42  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   See http://flyplatinum.com/aircraftRental/aircraftRates.html  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Snack Room and Full Kitchen, dining area.  

On-Site FAA Testing:   On-site flight examiner.  

Airport Facilities:    Control Tower, ILS, Weather computer terminal, Pilot Shop and Restaurant.  

Airport Locations (codes):   KOPF, KFXE  



Special Offer:   Block time rates are available  



Professional Affiliations:    AOPA and Cirrus Standardized Training Center.  

Total Instructors:   10  

Foreign Languages:   Spanish  

Awards of Merit:   Master Instructors  



Weather:   Year round flying  

School Description
Platinum's premier facilities are second to none. We specialize in providing superior, personalized flight training to those interested in an alternative form of transportation for personal and business travel. Our facilities are new and modern, our aircraft are new and fully equipped, many air-conditioned and our instructors are full time professionals, many nationally recognized, not "time builders".

Staff Qualification
Our instructional staff is lead by Master Flight instructors. All of our instructors are full time experienced pilots and high time flight instructors with real world experience. Platinum is the leader in glass cockpit flight training. Our instructors are annual speakers for the FAA at the Sun and Fun Fly In. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnpZuu-ZYo for a video presentation on teaching in glass cockpit aircraft. We also provide glass panel seminars for the local FSDO for the public, DPE meetings and FAA inspectors.

More About Us
Platinum is not the typical "flight school" that caters to young people with an eye towards a flying career. We specialize in teaching real world flying to people that need an alternative to airline travel for their personal and business needs. Therefore, Platinum trains to a higher standard, a safer standard based on real world scenarios.

Testimonials
Jarret L. Gross CEO PDG Homes Learning how to fly has been on my mind for years, but it wasn’t until meeting the professional and personable team of Platinum Aviation that I decided to actually take flight myself. The experience exceeded every expectation that I had from time spent with the instructors learning about various piloting skills to the time I spent in the air learning every maneuver imaginable. To put the icing on the cake, the flexible scheduling of the instructors made it possible for me to acquire my certification in a very short amount of time. I look forward to working toward my Instrument Rating certification with Platinum Aviation – I wouldn’t think of doing it with anyone else. Henry B. "Hank" Bush Bush Development Group, LLC As do many pilots, I began my training based on a life long urge to experience the freedom of flying and to utilize my new skills to expand my business. What I have experienced in my training with Platinum Aviation during this past year has proven to be so much more than satisfying my urge to fly and growing my business. I believe that Platinum Aviation has instilled in me a life long desire and commitment for aviation knowledge; a desire to be the safest and best pilot I can be. In 4 months, I completed their program to earn my Private Pilot’s Certificate; 4 months later, I earned my Instrument Rating. With a hectic work schedule, I could have never accomplished this without their tireless efforts to work around my schedule. The professionalism and attention to safety at Platinum Aviation are beyond reproach. If you are considering flying one of today’s technologically advanced aircraft and want the best possible training available, you will not find a better training facility than Platinum Aviation. Luis Gonzalez Mortgage Capital & Consulting Group, Inc. President Thank you for giving me the opportunity to achieve my goal in getting my instrument rating. I had many choices when deciding on which flight school to attend, but your professionalism and personalized flight training are outstanding. You have always made sure that I received the best learning experience possible. You run a first class operation and I would definitely recommend Platinum Aviation to anyone interested in learning to fly. Richard Stollenwerck MAS Broadband, Inc. Director If you're looking for a small, personalized flight school with nationally-recognized instructors and state-of-the-art equipment both on the ground and in the air, Platinum Aviation is a great choice. The customized training they offer is demanding and rigorous, but it will help you become a skilled and thoroughly proficient pilot.


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