Join our instructors for a flight in a Cessna 182 and earn your high-performance endorsement in just 3 hours, including both ground and flight time.
$250 per hour
2 Hour Minimum
$50 per hour
3 hour Minimum
A high-performance endorsement is required for pilots who want to operate aircraft with more than 200 horsepower. Here are several reasons why a pilot should obtain this endorsement:
• Many popular general aviation aircraft, such as the Cessna 182, Cirrus SR22, and Beechcraft Bonanza, require a high-performance endorsement.
• It allows you to transition into more powerful and capable aircraft, increasing your flying opportunities.
• High-performance aircraft handle differently, requiring improved power management, energy awareness, and decision-making.
• Learning to manage increased horsepower improves overall airmanship, making you a more skilled and confident pilot.
• Many commercial and corporate flying jobs require experience in high-performance aircraft.
• If you’re working toward becoming a CFI, ATP, or corporate pilot, this endorsement is a valuable step.
• While not always required, a high-performance endorsement often pairs well with a complex endorsement (retractable gear, flaps, constant-speed prop).
• It provides a stepping stone toward more advanced aircraft, such as turboprops and jets.
• Learning to manage higher horsepower engines helps pilots understand factors like engine cooling, fuel flow, torque effects, and high-speed handling.
• Pilots develop better skills for takeoff, climb, and landing performance, making them safer aviators.
• High-performance aircraft often have better climb rates and speed, allowing for safer flight in mountainous terrain, weather deviations, and emergency situations.
• You gain experience managing power settings efficiently for fuel economy and long-range operations.
• More endorsements and experience make you a more competitive candidate for flying jobs.
• If you plan to pursue advanced ratings (Commercial, ATP), having a high-performance endorsement can make training easier.
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