PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE

Single Engine Land (Part 61)

The Private Pilot may fly a single engine airplane for pleasure or for personal business.  The Private Pilot may carry passengers and share some flight expenses but cannot fly for full compensation.  A Private Pilot Certificate is your starting point.  No prior flight experience is required.
APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST:  $5,500.00*
APPROXIMATE COMPLETION TIME: 12-16 WEEKS
REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Be at least 17 years of age.  Age 16 to Solo.  (While the ages mentioned here are correct, we feel it important to let parents of potential students know that your child can begin flight training as early as 14 years old. This however does not allow them to solo before their 16th birthday or sit for their private pilot exam before their 17th birthday.)
  2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
  3. Receive at least a 3rd class Medical.
  1. Complete at least 40 hours of flight time.
    1. 20 hours of Dual Instruction (Student with Instructor)
    2. 10 hours of Solo Practice (Student flying alone-at least 5 hours of this must be cross country flying, which is to a point at least 50 nm away from where you took off.)
    3. 3 hours of night flight
    4. 3 hours of basic instrument flight
  1. Pass an FAA Private Pilot Written Exam (60 multiple choice questions), and the FAA oral and practical exams.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The exact cost of your flight training cannot be predicted beforehand.  The cost of flight training depends on many factors including type and size of airplane, how often you fly, and the time and dedication you spend on studying academic books.  The following is a breakdown of the approximate cost of learning to fly.
BASE COURSE


30.0
Hours

Dual (with instructor)
in Cessna 172

$85/hr. Aircraft Rental
$30/hr. Flight Instructor

= $

3,450

10.0
Hours

Solo in Cessna 172

$85/hr. Aircraft Rental

= $

850

15.0 Hours

Academic (unlimited)
Ground School

$30/hr. Ground Instruction

= $

450

10.0
Hours

Pre/Post Flight Briefing

$30/hr. Flight Instructor

= $

300

 

 

Sub Total

= $

5,050

ADDITIONAL COSTS:


Supplies (Books, Flight Computer, Plotter, Charts)

$200.00

Private Pilot FAA Written Exam

$  80

Examiner's Fee for the FAA Practical Test

$ 200 - $ 250

Medical License (Depends on Doctor's price)

$ 100

PRIVATE PILOT BASE COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Private Pilot Certification Course will be the student pilot's first introduction to modern aviation.  Student pilot will receive a minimum of 40 hours of flight time and 25 hours of ground and classroom instruction.
Ground school training includes: aerodynamics and the principles of flight; aircraft systems; meteorology and weather data services; airspace; air traffic control; radio communications; federal aviation regulations; aero medical factors; aeronautical charts and associated publications; aircraft performance and limitations; basic and radio navigation; night flying procedures; flight planning; flight maneuvers; and ground operations.
Flight training syllabus includes: preflight procedures; airport operations; takeoffs and landings; performance maneuvers; ground reference maneuvers; navigation and cross-country operations; basic instrument maneuvers; stalls; emergency operations; night operations; and pre/post flight briefings.
*Flight Source, LLC. can not predict the exact cost or length of your flight training beforehand.  The cost of flight training depends on many factors including type and size of airplane, how often your fly, and the time and dedication that you spend on academic study.  Time required must take into account uncontrollable things such as weather or maintenance. Monies paid for books and materials, flight check-rides or additional training hours are not included.  It is the policy of Flight Source, LLC not to endorse an end of course check-ride until the student pilot has demonstrated the proficiency and satisfactory skills required as outlined in the FAA Practical Test Standards.
Flight Source, LLC uses ASA flight training products.