Timebuilding and Hourbuilding

Time building or hour building is when you need to fly extra hours to meet the minimum experience required for more advanced certifications or job applications.

Active time building with Pilot Style

In Pilot Style we consider the time building as a spontaneous continuation of the training. We call it active timebuilding. You will be actively guided by an instructor to effectively use the flight time to enhance your skills, knowledge and attitude. Our aim is to use the time you pay for as much as possible to enhance your skills.

What is the difference

• higher price per flight hour (instructor hourly fee)
• longer flight preparation
• added value of the flight, knowledge and skill enhancement
• active learning from a more experienced person
• priceless experience that you will build on in further training

Common Methods of Time Building

• Renting Aircraft – Pilots pay to rent a plane and fly solo or with others.
• Flying with a Safety Pilot or Instructor – Two pilots fly together.
• Co-ownership / fractional ownership – More affordable flying access for regular practice.

Typical Goal for PPL Time Builders

• Reach 70 hours PIC for a Multi-engine class rating MEP(land)
• Reach 50 hours PIC cross country for Instrument Rating issue
• Reach 100 hours PIC for Commercial Pilot Licence CPL
• Reach 200 hours PIC for Commercial Pilot Licence CPL
• Reach 200/800 IFR hours for Instrument Rating Instructor

Typical Goal for FI Time Builders

• Reach 100 instruction hours to shift the FI restriction
• Reach 200 instruction hours to obtain CPL instruction privileges
• Reach 500 instruction hours to obtain FI/CRI/IRI instruction privileges