Grades & Records
Grading
At the end of each stage of the enrolled course, Part 141 and Part 61 students perform a Stage Check with Classic's Chief or Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. This consists of an Oral Examination and a Flight Examination. Both exams must be passed for the Stage Check to be graded "Satisfactory" Part 141 students are also required to take a Knowledge Test at the end of each stage. These tests are graded with a standard percentage grading system with 70% as the minimum-passing grade.
The FAA Knowledge Test (70% minimum-passing grade) is taken when the course is completed. Upon passing the FAA Knowledge Test, the Practical Test, more commonly referred to as a Check Ride, is taken with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and graded “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory”. If either test is failed, the student may re-take the test with the instructor’s authorization.
Progress Report
Part 141 and Part 61 flight training courses are divided into stages. At the end of each stage, the student is tested on the information required by the stage. The test results become part of the Flight Training Record, allowing Classic, the FAA, and federal and state student funding agencies to track the progress of each student.
This process is especially significant for students enrolled in Part 141 courses that come to the U.S. on a student visa, or those students utilizing veterans benefits or the Alaska Student Loan Program. These students must complete each stage of training within the allotted time period. If the stage is not completed within the allotted time, the student will lose the privileges associated with the respective program.
Certificate of Completion
Each student, upon completion of the enrolled course of study, receives a Certificate of Completion and a recommendation from the course instructor for the FAA Practical Test. The instructor will schedule the student's Practical Test with an FAA DPE.
Permanent Training Record
Classic maintains a permanent Flight Training Record that documents the progress of each student. While the logbook belongs to the student, the Flight Training Record is retained by the flight school to ensure accurate recording and completion of the training course. A copy of this record is available to the student upon request.
Placement Assistance
Classic’s reputation for flight training excellence combined with our contacts within the industry provides employable pilots with a network of job placement possibilities. Most helicopter operators require employable pilots to hold a Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate, a Flight Instructor Certificate, and have 200 hours of helicopter flight time. Due to insurance requirements, some helicopter operators require a helicopter safety course in the make and model of helicopter the pilot will be flying. Upon request, Classic may provide graduated students with referrals and a letter of recommendation.
