Time Building in the US

    Build FAA flight hours anywhere in the United States from one of the country's best-positioned time-building bases — Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

    Why Pilots Choose the US for Time Building

    The United States has the largest general aviation fleet, the most airports, and the lowest per-hour aircraft rates of any major aviation market. For pilots chasing FAA Commercial minimums, an R-ATP, or the full 1,500 hours, building in the US is almost always cheaper and faster than building in Europe, Latin America, or Asia.

    US airspace is also the best training ground in the world for airline-track pilots. In a single cross-country you can operate in Class B, C, D, and non-towered environments, file IFR into busy terminal areas, and work with radar approach controllers who handle airline traffic all day.

    My Flight Time operates from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in South Florida, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. Our singles start at $60/hr wet and multi-engine aircraft start at $190/hr, with block discounts down to $74/hr single and $174/hr multi on 300-hour packages.

    Rates for US Time Building

    Single engine: 10 hours at $90/hr, 50 hours at $80/hr, 100 hours at $78/hr, 200 hours at $76/hr, and 300 hours at $74/hr.

    Multi engine: 10 hours at $190/hr, 50 hours at $180/hr, 100 hours at $178/hr, 200 hours at $176/hr, and 300 hours at $174/hr.

    All rates are wet — fuel and oil are included. There are no club dues, no monthly membership fees, and no minimum daily charges.

    Coast-to-Coast Cross-Country Options

    Pilots based with us fly routes across Florida, up the eastern seaboard, and out to the Gulf Coast. Long-range domestic routing is one of the fastest ways to accumulate cross-country PIC, night time, and instrument time simultaneously.

    Because we operate 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, there is no weekend blackout and no waiting for a slot. Aircraft go out at sunrise and come back after dark.

    International Pilots Building US Hours

    We regularly host EASA, DGCA, ANAC, CAAC, and GCAA licence holders converting or supplementing their logbooks with FAA time. We handle the FAA verification process, TSA/AFSP where applicable, and the M-1 visa paperwork for pilots who need it.

    Housing near the airport is available so international pilots can arrive, get checked out, and start flying within days.

    My Flight Time Aviation Academy

    Hours

    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 7 days a week

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is time building in the US cheaper than Europe?

    Substantially. A single-engine wet hour in Western Europe commonly runs the equivalent of $180 to $250. Our single-engine wet rates run $74 to $90 depending on block size, and fuel is already included.

    Do I need an FAA licence to build hours in the US?

    Yes. You need at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate, which can be issued on the basis of your foreign licence under 14 CFR 61.75. We process that verification for you before you arrive.

    How many hours per month can I realistically log in the US?

    Pilots flying full time with us average 100 to 130 hours a month. Weather almost never stops the day in South Florida, and our seven-day operation means no scheduling gaps.

    Can I fly to other US states during my block?

    Yes. Blocks are not geographically restricted. Pilots routinely route to Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas, and the Gulf Coast on multi-day trips.

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