Learning to fly and getting a pilot certificate is a lot of fun. Like obtaining a drivers license, you will need to obtain instruction, pass a written test, and then pass a final flight check. Be sure to ask us how to save with our new block rate times! 

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To begin flight training, a Student Pilot Certificate and at least a 3rd Class FAA Medical (Obtained by a FAA Designated Medical Examiner). When you have received sufficient training to qualify for solo in the training aircraft, you flight instructor will endorse you Logbook. When you are ready to fly cross country by yourself your Logbook will again be endorsed for this privilege. 

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A Private Pilot Certificate is the equivalent of your drivers license. You will be able to carry passengers, although not for compensation or hire. You will need to have at least 40 hours of flying and must include:

• 20 Hours of dual instruction composed of at least:   

  • 3hrs cross country

  • 3hrs preparation for your flight check

  • 3hrs night flying

  • 10 night airport takeoffs and landings 

• 10 Hours Solo Flight ​

  • 5hrs cross country (must have a destination at least 50NM from your home base and one flight must be a minimum of 150NM long and include landings at a minimum of 3 airports. You will also need to make 3 take offs and landings (full stop) with an operating control tower. ​

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There is no specific amount of dual required for solo flight. Very few people solo prior to 8 hours of instruction. Most complete their first solo by 16 hours. Our one on one flight training allows us to tailor your instruction to fit you, which includes taking time during each lesson to review previous lesson. 

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You will need to pass a written examination before you take the flight check for your Private Pilot Certificate. This is not a difficult examination and the government does publish a book containing all the questions you could possibly be asked. Our instruction pairs one on one flight instruction, ground instruction and online training through Sporty's private pilot written exam prep. 

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Finances expect to pay around $10,000-$14,000 for all of your training and materials. We now offer block times for those who want to save and pay up front for hours. Our flight block time options include 20 hours of flight with 5 hours of ground for $3895.00 or $3795.00 for 20 hours of flight training. An aviation headset can be purchased online. To ensure that the headset is compatible with our aircraft, be sure to purchase a headset with the dual GA plugs. Headsets range from $360-$1300. Remember to buy a quality headset, you need to protect your hearing, it is vital to your piloting abilities!!! Headsets can be found online on sites such as Sportys.com, mypilotstore.com, davidclarkcompany.com, bose.com, ebay.com and amazon.com

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Materials Purchase materials on Amazon here. 

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