Welcome to the Pilot-Owner Academy
Are You Ready to Increase Your Freedom? Fun? Flexibility?
Own and Operate Your Continental or Lycoming Powered Aircraft with Competence and Confidence.
Most pilot-owners face unnecessary stress, high costs, and operational inefficiencies because they lack the right guidance and tools for aircraft ownership. Many don’t even know where to start—whether it’s understanding licenses and ratings, selecting the right aircraft, or navigating airworthiness management and aircraft operation.
Owning and operating a Continental or Lycoming powered aircraft can feel overwhelming.
- Stress: Where to start—licenses, ratings, the right aircraft? Managing airworthiness and operational complexity?
- Costs: Maintenance and operational inefficiencies, leading to wasted resources.
- Safety: Second-guessing decisions or missing critical insights.
- Time: Losing hours to trial-and-error instead of focusing on flying.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Imagine owning and operating your Continental or Lycoming powered aircraft with the confidence of a seasoned professional—saving thousands in maintenance costs, maximizing fuel efficiency, flying safely without second-guessing your decisions, and reclaiming your valuable time.
The Pilot-Owner Academy is designed to take the guesswork out of ownership. Through expert-led guidance, proven strategies, and concierge-level services, we help you fast-track your journey to becoming a competent and confident pilot-owner—no matter where you’re starting.
- Competence and Confidence: Owning and flying like a seasoned pro.
- Savings: Thousands saved with evidence-based strategies and techniques.
- Safety: Making informed decisions with expert-backed guidance.
- Time Saved: Fast-track your learning curve and focus on flying.
Your Trusted Partner in Aircraft Ownership and Operation
At Quest Aeronautics’ Pilot-Owner Academy, we believe every pilot-owner deserves a streamlined and stress-free journey to confident aircraft ownership.
Founded by aviation professionals with decades of expertise, our Academy provides a full-service program tailored to meet the unique needs of aspiring and seasoned pilot-owners alike. Here’s why we’re different:
- Expert Guidance: Leverage the knowledge of aviation veterans who have managed aircraft operations, airworthiness, and ownership for years, saving you countless hours of trial and error.
- Proven Strategies: Benefit from methods designed to save you time, reduce costs, and maximize safety.
- Concierge-Level Support: From aircraft selection to ongoing airworthiness management, we handle the complexities so you can focus on flying.
We’re passionate about delivering clarity, efficiency, and confidence to every client we serve. Our mission is to empower you with the tools, insights, and services needed to master aircraft ownership and operation, no matter your starting point.
Solving the Challenges of Aircraft Ownership and Operation
- Who to Trust: With dealers and service providers pushing their own agendas, it’s hard to know if you’re getting unbiased advice.
- Managing Maintenance: Continuing airworthiness and maintenance coordination are complex. Engine condition monitoring is often overlooked, leading to missed warning signs that could prevent costly repairs or unsafe situations. Mechanics may not keep owners informed during the process, leaving you in the dark until the bill arrives.
- Optimizing Operations: Engine management, particularly leaning techniques, is often neglected or misunderstood, resulting in wasted fuel, higher operating costs, and reduced reliability.
- Time Wasted: Navigating these complexities without expert guidance can cost you countless hours—time better spent enjoying the freedom of flying.
Without the right guidance, these challenges can lead to stress, wasted money, lost time, and even compromised safety.
The Solution: Simplify Ownership and Elevate Operations
Our comprehensive programme is designed to take the guesswork out of ownership and elevate your aviation experience.
Proactive Airworthiness Framework – Airworthiness Management
Take the stress out of airworthiness with expert management and guidance.
What We Deliver:
- Management Made Easy: We partner with trusted CAMOs/CAOs (Europe) and SavvyAviation (US) to ensure your aircraft’s continuing airworthiness is handled seamlessly.
- Proactive Strategies: Learn reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) principles and set up engine condition monitoring to catch potential issues early.
- Expert Guidance: Gain actionable strategies for maintenance shop communication and oversight, ensuring transparency and cost-efficiency.
Why It Matters:
- Save up to 30% on maintenance costs with proactive strategies.
- Minimize downtime and improve operational reliability with expert-led solutions.
- Build confidence in managing airworthiness while enjoying peace of mind.
- Reclaim time spent coordinating maintenance and troubleshooting by leveraging expert support and proactive solutions.
Studies show that combining RCM and engine condition monitoring can save up to 30% in costs over traditional fixed-schedule maintenance approaches.
Advanced Aircraft Operations Guide – Aircraft Operation
Master the skills needed to operate your Continental or Lycoming poweredaircraft safely and efficiently.
What We Deliver:
- Advanced Engine Management: Learn techniques such as advanced leaning, over-square operation, and optimal temperature management to maximize efficiency and engine lifespan.
- Precision Control: Enhance your stick-and-rudder skills with concepts like coordinated flight and the backside of the power curve.
- Operational Support: Receive aircraft-specific test cards and checklists for enhanced safety and efficiency.
Why It Matters:
- Cut fuel costs by up to 40% with advanced engine management.
- Fly with confidence and precision, knowing you’ve mastered key skills for safe and efficient operation.
- Mitigate risks and reduce stress by being fully prepared for the unexpected.
- Accelerate your learning curve—master advanced techniques in weeks, not years, and focus your time on enjoying the freedom of flying.
Proper engine management techniques significantly lower operational costs and extend engine lifespan, while advanced flying skills reduce safety risks and increase pilot confidence.
Your Path to Confident Aircraft Ownership Starts Here
Our programme is a premium, all-inclusive experience designed to eliminate guesswork, save years of trial and error, and set you up for success as a competent and confident pilot-owner.
Programme Cost: €24,000 (excl. VAT)
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive Guidance: Expert-led support covering airworthiness and maintenance management, advanced aircraft operation, and tailored solutions to help you navigate every aspect of aircraft ownership and operation with confidence.
- Lifetime Resources: Lifetime access to curated resources, tools, and checklists to keep you ahead in your aviation journey.
- Personalized Service: One-on-one mentoring tailored to your aircraft, mission, and goals, ensuring every solution is aligned with your unique needs.
- Exclusive Bonuses: Additional resources and services valued at over €10,000, including advanced aviation workshops, personalized mission templates, and expert equipment recommendations.
Due to the personalised nature of our programme, we limit enrolment to 12 clients at a time, with only 3 new clients accepted per quarter. Once the cap is reached, no additional spots will be available, so we encourage early applications.
Sign up this quarter and get free one-year access to our Exclusive Pilot-Owner Alumni Support Programme (valued at €4,175).
We’re dedicated to supporting your journey in aviation. Whether you’re curious about the Pilot-Owner Academy, need more information about our training programme, or have specific questions, we’re here to help. Our team is ready to assist you in finding the right resources and opportunities to elevate your aviation experience.