Private Pilot License
Requirements:
- Be at least 17 years old
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
- Hold a third class medical certificate
- Pass the written exam
- Pass the oral and practical exam
Hours Needed:
- 40 hours total flight time.
- 20 hours flight training (dual) including :
- 3 hours instrument
- 3 hours cross-country
- 3 hours of night flight (with one cross- country over 100 nautical miles).
- 3 hours flight training within 60 days before check-ride.
- 10 hours solo including :
- 5 hours cross-country (over 150 nautical miles total distance with landings at a minimum of three points, and one segment of the flight must be at least 50 nautical miles).
Estimated Cost in a Cessna 150/152 or Piper Tomahawk:
The minimum flight requirement is 40 hours. Our students will typically get their licenses after 45 to 50 hours (the national average is 55 hours).
| Dual Instruction | $94/hr |
| Solo | $69/hr |
| Ground | $25/hr |
| 35 hours Dual | $3,290 |
| 10 hours Solo | $690 |
| 25 hours Ground | $625 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Testing Fees | $380 |
| Membership Fee | $500 |
| TOTAL | $5,585 |
*Tests fees include: written test and check-ride.
**Add $ 50 per month to keep the member rate.
Prices may vary following student’s capabilities.
