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Aerostar

recurrent TRAINING

Price: Daily Rate $950

Length: 1-2 days flying, 1 day ground school

Flight Hours: Approximately 5-8 hours of instruction

Briefings: Detailed briefings before & after each flight

Pilot Profile:

  • FAA pilot certificate, AMEL, instrument rating

  • Successfully completed an insurance approved Aerostar Initial or Recurrent Training course in prior 24 months

  • Medical or Basic Med current

Aerostar

INITIAL TRAINING

Price: Daily Rate $950

Length: 3-5 days flying, 1 day ground school

Flight Hours: Approximately 12-16 hours of instruction

Briefings: Detailed briefings before & after each flight

Pilot Profile:

  • FAA pilot certificate, AMEL, instrument rating

  • Medical or Basic Med current

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Download the Aerostar Training Materials available for free from the Aerostar Owners Association (AOA). This is the definitive training resource for Aerostar pilots. It has been curated over years from flight manuals, flight school curricula, and Aerostar owners. It covers all Aerostar systems, operations, and procedures. On your own schedule, read through Chapters 1 through 9 and take the quizzes. Studying this material will prepare you for a more meaningful and productive ground school experience. While you’re at it, consider joining the Aerostar Owner’s Association if you are not already a member. In addition to the twice-yearly meetings & maintenance seminars, the online Member’s Only User Forum features over 40,000 Aerostar pilot posts on over 4,000 topics. You also get access to the 24-hour expert advice hot line.
Download Ground School Training Materials
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2

Now that you’ve started building a solid foundation (or a solid refresher) on Aerostar systems and operations, enroll in Synergy Flight Training Aerostar Ground School with Mark Henshall. This course is offered live and online with Mark. I guarantee that whether you are new to the world of Aerostars or you are a seasoned Aerostar owner, your ground school with Mark will be invaluable. In addition to having professionally flown Aerostars as a corporate pilot and flight instructor, Mark is an A&P who has restored Aerostars and performed Aerostar annual inspections. During ground school you will have access to his comprehensive library of narrated video and photographs of Aerostars in every stage of maintenance. In addition to offering Aerostar ground school and flight training, Mark is an active airline pilot and experienced competition aerobatics pilot.

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Now is the time to master your Aerostar! Expand your margin of safety, improve your responses to the unexpected, and avoid becoming a statistic. Regardless of your current experience and proficiency, we will use this opportunity to sharpen your piloting skills and prepare you for the most challenging real world scenarios you might encounter in your Aerostar. That includes one-engine inoperative training, instrument procedure training, adherence to standard operating procedures, as well as safely operating your aircraft at the edges of its flight envelope.

Upon completion of the training syllabus, you will be a better, safer, and more confident Aerostar pilot. And that is what this is all about!
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FAQ

  • Will you train at my airport?

    Yes. I recommend we train in your area where you are most familiar with the local airports, airspace, terrain, and obstacles.

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  • Do I need my own aircraft for training?

    Yes. You provide a suitable Aerostar with a current annual, appropriate avionics including a working autopilot, and legal to fly in all other respects. I recommend that the oil is changed if it will exceed 25 hours by the end of training.

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  • What insurance do i need to train?

    You will need to provide an endorsement on your policy naming Eclectic Aviation and Doug Moskowitz as additional insured. We can work directly with your agent to facilitate.

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  • What endorsements will i receive?

    After you successfully complete the tasks in the training syllabus, you will receive an Aerostar Initial/Recurrent training endorsement, a Flight Review, and an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC),

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  • What about your travel expenses?

    Actual out-of-pocket expenses are billed not in excess of market rates for economic business travel, including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals. If I fly my Aerostar I charge for an equivalent economy airline ticket for the same travel itinerary.

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  • What if we have a maintenance problem?

    If repairs can be made within 24 hours, we will resume training. Additional training days are billed at the daily rate plus out-of-pocket expenses.

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  • Will my insurance company accept the training Endorsement?

    We will confirm this before you commit to the training course, but most likely this will not be an issue.

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  • Is this the right training for me?

    If your goals are to be a safe, confident Aerostar pilot who meets the standards set forth in the FAA Commercial and and Instrument Pilot Airmen Certification Standards, this training is for you!

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About

I began flying in 1988…simply for the love of it. Soon after in1991, I became a CFI to share my aviation passion with others.

I ventured into the world of Aerostars in 1999 when I acquired a 602P/700 for my business. After a decade of flying my Aerostar, I transitioned to another Ted Smith masterpiece - a turbine Twin Commander. When my mission changed in 2021, I returned the Aerostar and I acquired a 601P/700 for my personal transportation.

As an MEI, I specialize in providing comprehensive instruction tailored to help you meet your personal needs. And drawing from my extensive real-world experience as an Aerostar pilot, I offer a unique blend of expertise and personalized guidance to elevate your Aerostar skills to a new level of mastery.

I am committee to helping you become the best, safest Aerostar pilot you can be. Whether you're seeking initial or recurrent training for insurance, or just looking to refine your skills, I’ll provide expert guidance and support every step of the way. That’s my mission.

Are you ready to elevate your Aerostar piloting skills? Don't hesitate—give me a call today and let's go fly!

Doug Moskowitz (816) 510-4408

Commercial AMEL, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, Glider

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I would like to hear from you!

If I can help you with training, time-building, aircraft relocation, or just to talk about Aerostars, send me a message or give me a call. You can reach me at (816) 510-4408 (Kansas City).

Doug Moskowitz