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About
Universal Flight Training (UFT) is a Part 61 flight school located at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 2010, UFT offers a full range of pilot training programs from Private Pilot through CFI and Multi-Engine Rating, with a 98% checkride pass rate and over 500 graduates. The school operates a modern fleet including Cessna 172s with Garmin G1000 avionics, Cirrus SR22-G6, Diamond DA50, and a Piper PA-44, along with an FAA-approved Virtual Fly Solo Pro G1 AATD simulator. UFT also offers aircraft maintenance services, CATS testing, and a university partnership with Purdue Global.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Universal Flight Training, LLC has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Universal Flight Training, LLC operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Universal Flight Training, LLC does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Universal Flight Training, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna T182 (Skylane), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28, Piper PA-44 (Seminole), Cirrus SR22 G6, and Diamond DA50. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Universal Flight Training, LLC has the following flight training device: Virtual Fly Solo Pro G1 (Solo Pro G1). Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Universal Flight Training, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.