Private Pilot

A private pilot certificate is a basic license that lets you enjoy the freedom and magic of flight without draining your pocket book. With this type of certificate you can carry passengers and fly within certain weather conditions. After getting your private,you can add on an Instrument Rating so you can fly with even greater precision and in low visibility.

Private Pilot Requirements

• 40 total hours which must include at least
• 20 dual hours with an instructor
• 10 solo hours
• 3 hours of night dual to include:
• Night dual cross-country over 100 nm
• 10 takeoffs and landings performed to a full stop
• 3 hours of simulated or actual instrument flight
• 3 hours of practical test prep in the previous 60 days
• 1 solo cross-country at least 150nm long, with landings at 3 separate airports

So...whats it gonna cost me?

40 Hours of flight time in a Diamond Eclipse                                                                    $4,708.00
           (budget minded? fly the Cessna 172 instead, that'll save you $40 or $1 per hour)
20 Hours of dual flight Instruction                                                                                    $900.00
15 Hours of Individual Ground Instruction                                                                         $675.00
Private Pilot Kit                                                                                                             $267.90
FAA Private Knowledge Test                                                                                          $90.00
FAA Private Practical Test                                                                                             $300.00
FAA Medical Examination                                                                                              $65

Total                                                                                                                            $7,005.90



We promise to always provide quality flight training and tell you the information you need upfront. The numbers above are based on FAA minimums, and with a lot of studying and practice you can do it. However, assuming you only train once or twice a week, it'll be around 60-70 hours before you get that nice plastic license in your hands. You can average about $135 per additional hour above the 40.