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PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE

EARN YOUR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE

YEAR AROUND ON YOUR SCHEDULE.

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REQUIREMENTS

  • If you are a US citizen we will need proof in the form of a current US Passport or a Birth Certificate and Photo ID.

    Non-Citizens will need to proceed though an TSA screening process that we can help with.

  • Must be 17 years of age to complete the Private Pilot Certificate.

    16 years old? A good time to get a jump on it.

  • Pilots need a FAA medical examination. These take a couple different forms depending on your goals as a pilot. Gives us a call and we can get you started on the right type for you.

  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English Language

  • Start with none. To qualify to take the Private Pilot we will help you get the required Minimum of 40 hours flight time. At least 20 hours with our certified flight instructor and 10 hour of solo time flying on your own. Another 10 hours will be used as needed.

  • We work with you to get you ready to pass:

    • FAA knowledge test

    • Practical flying test

THE INVESTMENT

See the pricing chart details on cost. Keep in mind everybody’s training is unique to them. We list the FAA minimums and the National Averages below. Most of our students who fly regularly are finishing in 55-60 hour range. Also included on the smaller chart are other costs not directly related to training but things that you will likely need and should consider in your budget.

We also offer a block discount that lowers the hourly rental rate and gives sales tax advantages. Please contact us for details and questions.

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BECOME A PILOT

1) DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Discover the thrill of flying. Spend an hour with one of our certified instructors on the ground seeing what is involved in flight training. Then go for a flight handle the controls, log your first hours as a pilot.

2) FLIGHT TRAINING

Working side by side with one of our Certified Flight Instructors, develop the knowledge, skills, and decision making required to safely operate an aircraft on your own. Learn about maneuvers, regulations, takeoffs and landings.

3) FIRST SOLO

Take control of the aircraft all alone for the first time.

4) FINISH UP

Continue building skills gaining experience on cross-country flights, night flying, and special types of landings. Pass your knowledge and Flight Tests. Become a pilot.

NEXT STEPS

FILL OUR OUR CONTACT FORM

We will send you more information and answer any questions you have

Learn about our online ground school option with Gold Seal.

Study anywhere online on your schedule with this interactive course.

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Call us with any other questions at (907) 283-4646