Executive Flight Training

Executive Flight Training Executive Flight Training: A Leading Provider Of Business Aviation Training. We offer insurance approved flight training to professionally minded pilots.
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We operate under FAA Part 61 and emphasize the “Train to Proficiency” concept. We operate under FAA Part 61 and emphasize "Competency Based Training." Your training schedule is based on your flying ability, recent experience, and time in type – not some arbitrary timeline. We aren’t a big school so our instructors get to know you, learn your strengths and weaknesses, and put together a program tai

lored to your training objective(s). It’s a concept that works. Our clients have been returning every year for the past 32 years! We emphasize the nuances of flying professionally and want you to learn something new every time you train with us! We teach things that matter – information you can put to use in your everyday flying to become a safer and more efficient pilot. Instead of rehashing a tired syllabus of minutiae and memory items, our focus is on teaching you how a system works from a pilot’s perspective. Every instructor’s goal is to develop a long term training partnership. We are the experts you can turn to with a systems or operating question at any time of the year, not just during class. It’s a different approach to your required training. We think it’s a better choice.

"Most incidents aren’t caused by engine failures — they’re caused by training failures."The aviation industry often eval...
03/16/2026

"Most incidents aren’t caused by engine failures — they’re caused by training failures."

The aviation industry often evaluates pilots based on hours, certificates, and training completion.

But these metrics can overlook a key truth: not failures of curriculum, but failures in how individual pilots absorb, adapt to, and apply training under pressure.

For underwriters, brokers, and operators, the cognitive and emotional aspects of pilot behavior are crucial for accurate risk assessment and operational reliability.

Practical takeaway: Prioritize structured training with a strong debrief culture, supportive instructor relationships, and normalize learning setbacks as part of professional development.

Flight training is about more than staying current.It’s about keeping pilots proficient, confident, and safe in the airc...
03/16/2026

Flight training is about more than staying current.

It’s about keeping pilots proficient, confident, and safe in the aircraft they fly—while meeting insurance requirements with efficiency and value.

That’s the foundation of Executive Flight Training, and it’s why more pilots return to us year after year.

Doug Carmody explains what sets us apart in his latest article:

https://ed.gr/ehin5

Call (843) 521-9412 or email [email protected].

03/09/2026

✈️ TBM Training That Fits Your Schedule — and Your Insurance Requirements

The TBM is a powerful, high-performance turboprop — and insurers require specialized training to keep you proficient. At Executive Flight Training, we make the process simple, efficient, and effective.

✔️ Insurance-approved programs

✔️ Initial training in just 3–5 days

✔️ Recurrent training in just 1–2 days

✔️ Differences training available for TBM 700, 850, and 900 Series

Every course is taught by high-time professional pilots in full-motion, type-specific simulators — so you leave confident and safe.

📌 Faster. Better. More economical. That’s the Executive Flight Training difference.

👉 Ready to schedule your TBM training?
See details here - https://ed.gr/ehisi
Call (843) 521-9412 or email [email protected]

"Aircraft insurance isn’t just about total time and type ratings — it’s about pilots. And not just what they’ve flown, b...
03/09/2026

"Aircraft insurance isn’t just about total time and type ratings — it’s about pilots. And not just what they’ve flown, but how they think, how they train, and how they respond under pressure."

The real underwriting question is whether a pilot can consistently manage workload, weather, and time pressure in real-world operations. That comes down to proficiency, recent experience, and how well a pilot is trained to handle operational risk, not just certificates.

This is where Executive Flight Training adds value. EFT delivers insurance-approved initial and recurrent training built around type-specific simulators, experienced instructors, and structured debriefs that identify gaps early.

By training to proficiency and addressing real-world scenarios, EFT helps pilots meet insurance expectations and operate more safely long before issues show up in the cockpit.

02/27/2026

Whether you’re prepping for an initial checkout or need an insurance approved recurrent, you’ll gain confidence from training with someone who knows the aircraft inside and out.

Schedule your training in the TBM, King Air, Pilatus or Citation at one of our convenient locations today!

Call (843) 521-9412 or email [email protected].

02/23/2026

✈️ Train in the King Air with the Company Who Literally Wrote the Book 📚

If you need King Air training, why not learn from the best?

At Executive Flight Training, we offer professional, affordable, insurance-approved instruction.

Douglas S. Carmody, Owner of Executive Flight Training, is the author of King Air 200, King Air 350 Oral Exam Guide, and King Air C90 workbooks.

✅ Real-world insights
✅ Proven curriculum
✅ Personalized instruction from an industry expert

Whether you’re prepping for a checkride or building time in type, you’ll gain confidence from training with someone who knows the aircraft inside and out.

📅 Schedule with us today: Call (843) 521-9412 or email
📧 [email protected]

At Executive Flight Training, our focus is on more than just checking a box for insurance requirements.Our training focu...
02/23/2026

At Executive Flight Training, our focus is on more than just checking a box for insurance requirements.

Our training focuses on the concerns and priorities of aircraft owners, charter operators and corporate flight departments.

They all count on us to deliver peace of mind—knowing their pilots are trained to the highest standards recognized by every major underwriter.

Read Doug Carmody’s first article on why pilots and operators choose us over the “big box” schools:

https://ed.gr/ehin4

Call (843) 521-9412 or email [email protected].

02/20/2026

🎥 Behind the Scenes: PC-12 Cockpit Takeoff ✈️

Our second PC-12 simulator is now in testing—one step closer to joining our training fleet in Texas!

This aircraft will help us expand our insurance-approved Pilatus training, delivered by high-time instructors who know the aircraft inside and out.

We’re proud to offer hands-on, simulator-based training that mirrors real-world flying—because our clients deserve more than just box-checking.

📍 Stay tuned for updates as this PC-12 heads south!

Call (843) 521-9412 or email [email protected] to schedule your training with us.

02/18/2026

✈️ Austin-Based King Air Operators — Training Just Got Easier

From the booming tech corridors to remote ranches and regional airports, King Airs are the go-to aircraft for business and utility in Central Texas.

That’s why Executive Flight Training established our King Air Training Hub right here in Austin — giving local pilots the ability to train where they work and live.

We’re here to support your mission — without the travel time or inflated costs of the big-box schools.

At our Austin location, you’ll get:

✔️ Insurance-approved initial & recurrent King Air training
✔️ Taught by high-time professional pilots
✔️ No-fluff, efficient instruction tailored to real-world flying
✔️ Convenient scheduling for Part 91 and Part 135 ops

🎯 Train local. Fly smarter. Stay sharp.

📲 Book your next King Air training in Austin today

Call (843) 521-9412 or email [email protected] to reserve your next type rating, upgrade or recurrent training.

Did you know? Some of the toughest scenarios in aviation, like engine failures, stalls, windshear, and upset recovery, c...
02/13/2026

Did you know? Some of the toughest scenarios in aviation, like engine failures, stalls, windshear, and upset recovery, can be trained safely on the ground.

At Executive Flight Training, our FAA insurance-approved simulators let pilots practice these rare but critical situations with complete realism, building confidence and proficiency before they ever happen in the air.

The safest pilots are the ones who’ve trained for the unexpected. Fly Safe. Train Smart.

👉 Learn more: https://ed.gr/ehjst

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6012 Aviation Drive
Pflugerville, TX
78660

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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