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Type Ratings
Your Right-Seat Time May Be Worth More Than You Think: Logging PIC as the SIC Under FAA Rules
Many commercially rated civilian pilots and military-rated aviators sit in the right seat for hundreds or thousands of hours and assume that time can…
ATP CTP
Thinking about the Airline Transport Pilot certificate?
Thinking about the Airline Transport Pilot certificate? This is a good window to enroll.
ATP CTP
ATP Cross-Country Time Is Not the Private or Commercial Definition
A lot of pilots working toward the Airline Transport Pilot certificate run into the same quiet worry: “Do I actually have enough cross-country time?”
General
Price Update Coming Late September — Enroll at Current Rates
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services is sharing advance notice of a pricing update.
ATP CTP
What to Expect in GCAS Virtual ATP CTP
If you are working toward an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, the ATP Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) is a required step. At Gulf Coast…
Veterans Programs
GCAS Now Offers ATP CTP Training to U.S. Coast Guard Members Through CG COOL
We’re excited to announce that Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services (GCAS) is now making our FAA Part 142 approved Airline Transport Pilot Certification…
Veterans Programs
Rebranding MyCAA to SpouseWorks Scholarship
Official notification (June 5, 2026): MyCAA is now SpouseWorks Scholarship.
General
Happy 250th America
Happy 250th Independence Day from Gulf Coast Aeronautical, and our team of American Pilot's and Crewmember's 🇺🇸 We honor our veterans and families…
ATP CTP
Logging Flight Simulator Time
A question we are often asked is how much and what type of time may I place in my logbook and be legal. It becomes a two part answer actually. What…
Training Center Update
A-320 Type Rating Has Arrived
We are thrilled to announce that Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services LLC, a leading FAA §142 Flight Training Center, has received authorization from the…
ATP CTP
Introducing Our New Virtual Classroom: Elevate Your Airline Pilot Training Experience with Gulf Coast Aeronautical
Exciting News! Gulf Coast Aeronautical is thrilled to announce the launch of our all-new Virtual Classroom for the Airline Transport Pilot…
Training Center Update
Celebrating Independence Day: A Message from Gulf Coast Aeronautical
Happy 4th of July from Gulf Coast Aeronautical, a proud Veteran Owned and Operated business! Today, as we commemorate the birth of our great nation…
Training Center Update
10Tanker Air Carrier Sets the Stage for a Successful 2023 Fire Season
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services and 10Tanker Air Carrier proudly declare the conclusion of yet another highly accomplished proficiency training…
Veterans Programs
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services Approved for Department of Defense MyCAA Program
At Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services, we believe in supporting the dreams and aspirations of military spouses. We are thrilled to announce that our…
Training Center Update
We are on Departure Roll - New Opportunities on the Horizon
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services, a leading provider of aviation training and services, unfortunately, must announce the closure of our offices and…
Veterans Programs
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Service Secures Approval for Army COOL Funding for Airline Transport Pilot Training Program
We are thrilled to announce that Gulf Coast Aeronautical Service has received approval for funding through the US Army COOL (Credentialing…
Training Center Update
AFG Las Vegas NV
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services is thrilled to unveil our latest expansion endeavor: the opening of a second Training Center Satellite location in…
General
Happy Birthday America
Happy Birthday America!!! We Love ya. Best place for freedom on the face of the earth. A Blessed Nation.
Military Competency
FAA USAF/USN Change to C-130J Model Mil-Comp Type Rating
My fellow Herk drivers, I have been asked why there is no longer a military equivalent for the J Model. I will try and keep a long twisted story as…
Training Center Update
We're in Vegas Baby!
We are excited to announce we are opening in Las Vegas. We will have reduced introductory pricing for our Training Center opening.
Training Center Update
ATP CTP Virtual Classroom Extended by the FAA
It is with great pleasure we can announce that the FAA has accepted our petition to continue our ATP CTP academics using the virtual classroom…
Opinion
Don't Stop Planning for the Future
Wow, those where the days, no grey hair, flight suit was a 38 regular and fit loosely, and all I had to do was go fly airplanes on Uncle Sam's dime.
Training Center Update
Gulf Coast Aeronautical COVID-19 Update
One of the most common questions we get daily is, are we still conducting classes with the increase of COVID-19 cases in areas surrounding our…
Training Center Update
Gulf Coast Aeronautical's Referral Program
First off, a huge thank you to all that have participated in our referral program. Since we are a Flight Training Center, that bases its business…
Training Center Update
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Authorized Remote Site Virtual Training
We are proud to announce that we are the first §142 Training Center authorized by the FAA to conduct Video Communication Technology (VCT) Training…
ATP CTP
Florida National Guard Approved EDD Tuition (100%) for ATP CTP Course
Gulf Coast Aeronautical's Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program is now approved for Florida National Guard Educational Dollars for…
ATP CTP
DFW ATP CTP Class 110519
Mr. Jeff Rowley and Simon Ozanne joined us for our first ATP CTP class at our Dallas Fort Worth satellite. A great group of aviators which made the…
Military Competency
Military Competency "At Large" Services Added
Greeting Fellow Veterans: We are now approved by the FAA to administer Military Competency Examination at large. We offer this service at our…
Military Competency
FAA Change to Centerline Thrust Limitation.
As of August 1, 2018 Centerline Thrust restrictions will no longer be issued on pilot certificates issued on the basis of Military Competency.
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