CGCC DEGREE PATH

Last updated: June 2023

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 Welcome
Welcome to the UND Aerospace Foundation, (UNDAF). We are delighted that you have chosen to
explore our organization and hope that you will enjoy a successful educational experience with
us. As you become familiar with our culture and mission, we hope you will select us as your
aviation education provider.

Every student and employee of UNDAF plays a part in the educational, research, and service
effort of our team. Should you choose us as your flight training provider, we sincerely hope you
will take pride in being an important part of our success.

Please take time to review the important information in this document.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Projected Training Costs

Total Estimated Program Cost ........................................................................................................................... 4
Aircraft and Instructor Rates .............................................................................................................................. 6
Notice of Flight Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Flight AET Program

Airway Science Technology ............................................................................................................................... 9

Training Expectations
Standards and Expectations .......................................................................................................................... 10

Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

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 2023 – 2024 UNDAF Projected Training Costs
Accelerated Airline Pilot Training Program
These are the projected costs for flight courses for the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year based on anticipated rates
(*). The fuel surcharge per hour will be added accordingly and is adjusted monthly. These costs and fees
are adjusted annually, new rates are applied in August of each year.

PRIVATE PILOT
AET 110
Private Pilot Certification (Lessons 1-30) $17,622.70
Instructor Time 92 hrs
S. E. Simulator 3 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 50 hrs
Piper Archer Solo 5 hrs
FAA Written ** (1)

INSTRUMENT and COMMERCIAL

AET 210
Commercial Flight I (Lessons 1-8) $2,700.00
Instructor Time 15 hrs
S. E. Simulator 3.6 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 6.4 hrs

AET 220
Instrument (Lessons 1-31) $12,025.60
Instructor Time 70.7 hrs
S. E. Simulator 13.2 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 27.5 hrs
FAA Written ** (1)

AET 221
Commercial Flight II (Lessons 9-26) $11,409.13
Instructor Time 40.7 hrs
S. E Simulator 1.2 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 24 hrs
Piper Archer Solo 19.8 hrs

AET 222
Commercial Flight III (Lessons 27-44) $11,747.13
Instructor Time 43.9 hrs
S. E Simulator 2.4 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 22.5 hrs
Piper Archer Solo 20.1 hrs
FAA Written ** (1)
AET 239
Commercial Flight IV (Lessons 45-54) $5,384.73
Instructor Time 21.5 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 10.5 hrs
Piper Archer Solo 9.5 hrs

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MULTI ENGINE
AET 240
Multi-Engine Systems & Procedures (Lessons 1-15) $7,681.60
Instructor Time 32.2 hrs
M. E. Simulator 4 hrs
Piper Seminole 14 hrs

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
AET 230
Certified Flight Instructor Certification $10,019.00
Instructor Time 58 hrs
Piper Archer Dual 28 hrs
S. E. Simulator 1 hr
FAA Written ** (2)

Estimated Flight Costs*: $78,589.90

** FAA written price of $175 is included in the budgeted total for each applicable course.

CGCC Tuition Costs vary depending on residency status.

Books and Flight Training Supplies (Approx.) $1,125.00

Estimated Fuel Surcharge throughout Program $5,026.00

TSA Registration Fees (International Students Only) $ 390.00 (Not Included in Total)

Total Estimated Program Cost: $84,740.90 plus CGCC Tuition

*Course costs are based on the average number of hours it takes a student to complete the course and may
vary from student to student according to their capability and motivation.

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 UNDAF Flight Training Center
FY24 Flight Training Rates
Mesa (Effective 08/01/23)
Flight Instructor:

Fixed Wing $78.00 / hour

Aircraft: (Rates shown do not include fuel surcharge, if any)

Dual flight / Solo Flight **

C172 $180.00 / $191.34 hour
Piper Archer $180.00 / $191.34 hour
Piper Seminole $335.00 / hour

SE Simulator $105.00 / hour

ME Simulator $120.00 / hour

**Note: Solo Flights are subject to sales tax in the state of AZ at a rate of 6.3% which is included in the
hourly rate.

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 Notice of Flight Fees
CGCC Degree Program
➢ You will be paying your flight fees to CGCC, not directly to your flight provider.
➢ Please check the CGCC website for due dates for associated semester courses.
➢ You must arrange payment via one of the following methods by 6 p.m. on the due date or you will
be dropped for non-payment.
o Pay in full
o Sign up for the payment plan
▪ You must still sign up for a payment plan if you are re-enrolling in a class to finish.
Once completed, your account will be adjusted, and flight fees reduced.
o Class is secured with fully processed financial aid
o Class is secured with fully processed VA educational benefits (must arrange through
CGCC Veteran Services)
➢ Signing up for the payment plan will require a percentage of your total tuition down based on the
time in which you enroll in a plan. A $25 non-refundable fee will also be assessed per payment
plan.
➢ Under the payment plan, the remaining balance (including flight fees) is spread over the number
of months from the time you sign up until the end of the semester (up to six months). The earlier you
register, the longer you have to pay, and the smaller your monthly payment will be.
➢ Financial Aid, private funding, and veteran benefits take time to arrange. Please allow yourself
plenty of lead time to secure funding before enrolling in flight courses. If they are not completed,
you may need to pay in full or enroll in the payment plan to secure your classes.
➢ Funds are transferred from Chandler-Gilbert to UND AIMS in 3 payments (Summer) or 4 payments
(Spring/Fall) depending on the semester, regardless of if your semester has been paid in full (i.e.,
out-of-pocket, VA, financial aid). You should expect to see these funds loaded in your AIMS
account around the 15th of each month.
o If a student Defaults on their payment arrangement, accounts will be placed on hold until
they are current.
o If a student has flown over their estimated flight charges, they should expect to see these
charges processed in their Student Center around the 5th of each month (an email will be
sent from CGCC to student once charged), allowing them 1 week to make the payment of
their overage. Should the student mis this window of time, they will be placed on a
temporary flight hold. Checking your email is imperative to stay up to date on your flight
charges.
➢ Your flight fees will be included on your 1098-T tax form, which will prove beneficial for those
using tuition tax credits.

At the conclusion of each semester, or once you have received a grade, you must notify the Office
Manager at [email protected] in order to close out the course.

If there are any discrepancies with your account, you may be placed on a brief flight hold, at which point
you may not continue training.

End of course “close outs” include the following courses:

• 110 – lesson 30
• 112 – lesson 7
• 210 – 220 lesson 31
• 221 – lesson 26
• 222 – lesson 44

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 • 239 – lesson 54
• 240 – lesson 15
• 230 – lesson 25

➢ Your AIMS account with UNDAF will be set up during the pre-semester workshop.
o You will be able to set up the username and password when the academic teacher has
entered the class information in AIMS, you have been TSA cleared, and are enrolled with
Records at UND
▪ Use the following link to enter your UND AIMS ID number and email address
given to UND to receive an email with your temporary password – https://aims-
asp.aero.und.edu/newacct2.aspx
➢ Please download the AIMS APP to access your training progress, funds, and schedule.
o https://aims-asp.aero.und.edu/aimsweb
o Login with your username and password. Click “Download AIMS” in the top right corner.
Installation password is “jdosas” – Must be Microsoft as it does not work on Apple/Mac.

Should you have any questions regarding your funds, please contact: Student Business Services @ 480-
732-7312 or [email protected]

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 FLIGHT (AET) PROGRAM
AIRWAY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
6 SEMESTERS

Link to course sequence by term:

Airway Science Technology, Flight Emphasis | Chandler Gilbert Community College (cgc.edu)

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 Applicants for the CGCC Collegiate Program should
consider the following standards and expectations
when enrolling in any flight course.
Training Expectations:

• Ground school classes are scheduled to run 5 days per week for at least 2 hours per day.
• FAA 141 regulations require attendance for all sessions of ground school classes. Students
who miss ground school must make up these sessions at an additional cost.
• All ground school classes are graded and require a minimum of 76% on all exams and
must be completed with a minimum overall grade of “C”.
• Flight training is arranged on a weekly basis with your assigned flight instructor. Students
should expect to fly 5 to 6 times per week to complete training in a timely manner.
• UNDAF reserves the right to move students into a later class group if their flight training
falls behind the schedule template.

Cognitive and Processing Skills: Apply aviation concepts and technology to safely pilot an airplane

• Read, understand, and follow UNDAF, State, and FAA Regulations

• Recognize the design and operation of aircraft components, instruments, and systems
• Evaluate information and conditions to do flight planning, maneuvering, and safety risk
management
• Apply principles of flight, weather, aerodynamics, and navigation to complete flight
lessons
• Evaluate flight situations and make decisions quickly with sound judgment
• Process multi-sensory input and multi-task simultaneously to maintain positive aircraft
control
• Keep up with sequence and pace of instructions
• Retain and recall large amounts of memorized information

Sensory Observation Skills: Make independent observations and assessments to maintain positive
control and safely pilot an airplane:

• Do pre-flight inspection of the engine, propeller, and electrical, environmental, hydraulic,

pneumatic, fuel, ignition, lubrication, and flight control systems
• Process visual, auditory, and tactile input simultaneously
• Monitor for other air traffic through continuous visual scanning and radio calls
• Monitor instrument panel
• Detect and respond to auditory signals from air traffic control
• Chart flight plan with maps
• Possess quick sensory response time
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

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Motor Skills: Possess sufficient physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to operate an airplane

• Independently execute all required flight maneuvers including climbs, descents, stalls, turns,
take-offs, and landings
• Perform manual inspections of the airframe, engine, fuel tanks, and oil reservoir requiring
the ability to climb while maintaining balance and dexterity
• Respond to engine indications and instruments by making manual adjustments
• Sit for prolonged periods
• Possess quick physical response time
• Activate brake pedals for aircraft steering and braking
• Maintain balance and stability

Communication Skills: Read, write, and understand English as required by FAA standards

• Use English to obtain necessary information from aural and written sources
• Express information clearly in English both verbally and in writing
• Understand and correctly respond to radio and air traffic communication
• Communicate clearly by radio with air traffic control
• Communicate clearly by radio with other pilots in the air

Behavioral Skills: Behave appropriately and safely in a high-risk learning environment

• Work independently with minimal or no supervision

• Follow through with individual responsibilities
• Exercise good judgment
• Follow safety procedures
• Comply with drug-free requirements and testing
• Stay calm in stressful situations

Environmental Tolerance: Work in a flight training environment/Work for prolonged periods amidst:

• Changes in altitudes • Gas and Fumes

• Changes in temperature • Moving objects and vehicles
• Changes in air pressure • Slippery or uneven surfaces
• Extreme noise • Variations of lighting
• Electrical equipment

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 CGCC Degree Checklist
Steps required for ALL New Student Flight Training (Non-US citizens see Pg. 13 for additional)

Once you have been accepted to Chandler-Gilbert Community College and registered for the first
semester’s classes, the following steps must be completed prior to beginning your flight training. Failure to
complete the following items can result in a delay or drop from flight training.

Additional information and assistance for these steps can be located on the left-hand menu bar of the
following website: UND Aerospace Foundation New Student Site

Step 1. _____ FAA Medical Certificate

a. Complete appointment with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
i. 1st Class Recommended, 3rd Class Minimum
b. Bring Certificate to Step 10 Appointment

Step 2. _____ Required Documents

a. Verify physical possession of one of the following sets of documents.
i. Valid Passport
ii. Birth Certificate (Original w/raised seal) and valid Government Issued Photo ID
b. Bring Documents to Step 10 Appointment

Step 3. _____ Apply for Student Pilot Certificate on www.iacra.faa.gov

a. Create an IACRA account and obtain your FAA FTN Number
b. Apply for the Student Pilot Certificate
c. Bring Number and Account Login/Password to Step 11 Appointment

Step 4. _____ Watch our New Student Info Videos

Step 5. _____ Ramp Badge Application

a. This will be sent via DocuSign to fill out. Completion will be done during workshop.

Step 6. _____ Records Paperwork

a. This will be sent via DocuSign to fill out. Completion will be done during workshop.

Step 7. _____ Obtain UND Aviation Flight Supplies – First day

a. Reference UND Flight Supplies for additional details

Step 8. _____ Register for Flight Lab Time

a. Reference CGCC Flight Lab Registration for additional details

Step 9. _____ After completing Steps 1 – 9, you will be required to attend a mandatory workshop.
More information will be sent and a request for your attendance will be emailed to you.
i. Finalization of Student Pilot Certificate Application
ii. Finalization of Records Paperwork – DocuSign
iii. Finalization of Badge Application – DocuSign

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Non-US Citizens Only –

Step 1. _____ Complete the Foreign Student TSA Approval Process

a. This process must be initiated at least 30 days prior to the start of training
Step 2. _____ Schedule English Screening

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