Private Pilot Training
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Whether
you have absolutely no experience with aviation or if you come from
a long background in aviation, we can teach you, at your pace, the
skills necessary to achieve your FAA Private Pilot Certificate. |
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The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires a certain amount of ground and flight instruction in order to qualify for your Private Pilot Certificate. Following is an outline of what is required:
General
- Must be 17 years of age
- Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- Must be able to pass a 3rd Class FAA Medical Examination
- Must receive a logbook endorsement from the Authorized Instructor who provided the ground training
- Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test (Written) 70% or better
- Must receive flight training and a logbook endorsement from the Authorized Instructor who provided that training stating that the student is prepared for the Practical Test (Check ride)
- Must pass the Private Pilot Practical Test
Flight Training
Applicants must receive and log the following minimum flight training:
- 40
hours total time
- 20
hours dual instruction
—3 hours cross country
—One flight at least 100 NM distance
—10 takeoffs and 10 landings
—3 hours flight training with reference only to instruments
—3 hours in preparation for the practical test - 10
hours solo
— 5 hours of cross country
— One flight of at least 150 NM distance with full stop landings at 3 airports
— 3 full stop takeoffs and landings at an airport with a control tower
- 20
hours dual instruction
Training Times
Our program is primarily based on self paced training. Average Private Pilot training takes around 3 months to complete based on 2-3 flight per week. However, we can fly as much as twice per day with personal ground training between flights. At this rate, students can earn their certificate in as little as 3 weeks!