PRIVATE PILOT

  • Part 61 Flight Training

  • Single Engine Aircraft Rating

  • Minimum Total Time Required: 40 Hours

  • Learn At Your Pace

 Your Private Pilot License are your keys to your freedom of flight. With this license you will be able to act as pilot in command of an aircraft, allowing you to fly just about anywhere in the United States.

To be eligible to pursue Private Pilot License you must:

  • Be at least 17 years of age

  • 16 years of age to solo

  • Must pass the FAA 3rd class medical

  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Private Pilot Flight Requirements:

In order to earn your Private Pilot License you must have at least 40 hours. These 40 hour have to consist of at least:

Dual Flight Training (Training with a Flight Instructor):

  • 20 hours of flight training with an instructor

  • 3 hours of cross-country flight training

  • 3 hours of night training that includes at least: 1 cross-country flight over 100nm in total distance and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings

  • 3 Hours of flight training by reference to instruments

Solo Flight Training

  • 10 hours of solo flying that includes at least: 5 hours of solo cross country flying, 1 solo cross country flight of at least 150 nm. of total distance with 3 points (stops) and one leg of at least 50 nm. between takeoff and landing

  • 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport

 

FAA Minimum 40hrs (C150)

Airplane

30hrs - $115/hr = $3,450

Airplane Solo

17.5hrs - $115/hr = $2,013

Instructor

30hrs - $55/hr = $1,650

Ground Instruction

25hrs- $40/hr = $1,000

TOTAL: $8,113*

National Average 55hrs (C150)

Airplane

37.5hrs - $115/hr = $4,313

Airplane Solo

17.5hrs - $115/hr= $2,013

Instructor

37.5hrs - $55/hr = $2,063

Ground Instruction

25hrs - $40/hr = $1,000

TOTAL: $9,389*

National Average 55hrs (PA28-150)

Airplane

37.5hrs - $160/hr = $6,000

Airplane Solo

17.5hrs - $160/hr = $2,800

Instructor

37.5hrs - $50/hr = $2,063

Ground Instruction

30hrs - $40/hr = $1,200

TOTAL: $12,063*

*Note: Our price estimate does not include examination fees and varies depending on hours it takes to complete rating and airplane used. Prices Do Not Include Hour Building. Call for more info

*Block Pricing Available*

 

Cessna 150

  • $115/hr Wet without instructor

  • Garmin

PA 28-150

  • $160/hr wet without instructor

  • Garmin

Instructor Rate: $55/hr