ATP-CTP Program
The required prerequisite for the ATP Multi-Engine Knowledge Test. Four-day virtual ground school plus two days of full-motion A320 simulator training in Dallas or Las Vegas — for $4,995, total.
*The VA does not currently reimburse virtual ground school. For VA students in our standard (virtual) class, the VA covers the simulator training and the ground portion (about $600) is out of pocket. An in-person class can be fully VA-covered.
What's included.
Simulator curriculum
- Navigation systems and procedures
- Flight management systems and automation
- Recognition and recovery from low-energy states
- Stalls and upset recovery
- Adverse weather operations
Schedule and logistics
Four days, fully virtual
Offered monthly — see the upcoming dates below. Attend live from anywhere, with no travel costs.
Two days in Dallas, TX or Las Vegas, NV
Full-motion Airbus A320 sim. Requires a crew of two — book with a partner or we'll pair you. Bookings within 45 days cannot guarantee sim availability.
Upcoming dates
Choose a ground school and a simulator session. Ground school runs monthly with unlimited seats; each simulator session seats a two-pilot crew.
- August 17–20, 2026Virtual — attend live from anywhere. Unlimited seats.
- September 9–12, 2026Virtual — attend live from anywhere. Unlimited seats.
- FullAugust 24–25, 2026Las Vegas, NV
- 2 of 2 slots leftAugust 24–25, 2026Dallas, TX
- 2 of 2 slots leftSeptember 21–22, 2026Dallas, TX
What past clients say
“I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Direct Connect Flight Academy in completing their ATP-CTP course. Definitely one of the best one of these courses available in my opinion, especially if you are using GI Bill and want to save a little time and money. I found out about them at RTAG. They are the only CTP course I could find that offered the classroom portion online, reducing the amount of time away from home and the money spent on hotels. They made the whole process of completing the course easy and as stress free as possible. Their instructors are true professionals and are actively working in the roles that they are instructing in. They definitely exceeded my expectations, especially for a smaller flight academy. 10/10 recommend!”
“I had an amazing experience with DCFA during my ATP-CTP course. The instructors, Cody and Ben, ensured the course was both interesting and fun. Moreover, the online ground portion saved both travel time and costs. I feel like I took a major leap forward in my aviation skills and could not recommend this group highly enough. Be prepared to work, but also have a great time!”
Ready to earn your ATP?
Reserve a seat in an upcoming ATP-CTP class — see the dates above.