FLIGHT COURSES
 

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. Private Pilot’s License – Single Engine Land – Airplane
   1. Single Engine – as opposed to multi-engine.
   2. Land – as opposed to lighter-than-air or sea.
   3. The above can be additional rating.
2. Privileges of the Private Pilot License
   1. Pilot can fly day or night in good weather only.
   2. Pilot can fly passengers; however he/she may not do it for hire. They can share expenses.
   3. License is good for the rest of the pilot’s life. The privileges of that license are only good as long as the pilot has a current medical certificate and a biennial flight review.
3. Requirements
   1. Must be 17 year of age. No minimum age to start training. Minimum age to solo – 16.
   2. Must have a 3^rd class medical certificate – the medical examination must be performed by an FAA medical doctor. Anything medical condition that will incapacitate a person suddenly is unacceptable.
   3. Read, speak and understand English.
4. FAA Minimum number of hours to get a license.
   1. 20 hours with an instructor
   2. 10 hours solo flight
   3. 10 hours solo or dual
   4. 5 hours solo cross country
   5. 2 hours dual cross county (50 nautical miles)
   6. 3 hours of instrument flying (no outside references)
   7. 3 hours of preparation for the flight test.

Note: The number of hours and the costs will depend upon the frequency of your flight. Time, money, coordination, comprehension of English and the weather are all factors in the number of hours you will need. The national average is almost 90 air hours.

PRIVATE PILOT PRICE SHEET                                                                                

Instrument & Commercial Courses: 
Upon receiving a private pilot's license, frequently a pilot wants the ability to fly in inclement weather, thus requiring an Instrument Rating.  This course is 40 hours minimum with an instructor.  Upon completion the student must take a  knowledge test and a practical test with an examiner.

When a pilot is instrument rated, he/she can then pursue a commercial certificate, which requires 250 hours total time, more precise maneuvers, and experience in a complex airplane.