Private Pilot

Congratulations on your decision of becoming a private pilot! Now that the hardest part is out of the way, you'll begin your training with the first flight. That's right, come out to the airport and hop right in! We believe that you'll learn more if you can get out there and see what it's like firsthand. After that momentous day, you'll follow either a DVD home study or text book course (your choice) that parallels your actual flight training. We've found that it's best if you do do both the home study course and flight training at the same time, that way you can apply the concepts as you learn them. Within about 10-20 hours you'll be allowed to solo, which basically allows YOU to fly the airplane around all by your self! Solo-ing gives you the time to get even more comfortable with the airplane and practice what you've learned with your instructor. Sometime after that (around 40+ hours) and when you're flight instructors feels you are ready, you'll take the written, oral and practical test with the FAA. That's it, you'll then be a fully certified private pilot...that was easy! And oh year, remember...your license is good for life!

Training is done at your own pace, you schedule as and when your time and budget allow. We recommend that during your training, you come out and fly between 2 and 3 times a week. This allows you to grasp the concepts with out over doing it. The bare minimum you should plan on flying is 1 time per week, keep in mind that the more spread out your lessons are, the more flight time and money you'll end up spending.  But fear not, we have some great ways to help you save money! Check out some of our tips here. To make it even easier, you can pay for your training as you go, so there is never a need to have all the funds upfront.

You'll do your training in a Cessna 172. Its a great airplane, and really offers a unique flying experience. Come out to the airport today and check it out!

Anyway, if you want the numbers...here they are! (Approx Price)

Dual Instruction in a Cessna 172 -30 hours:                           $4860
Solo Practice in a Cessna 172  -10 Hours:                            $1120
Ground School/ Review -10 Hours                                         $500
Flight kit:                                                                            $200
FAA Medical and Student Pilot Certificate:                            $70
FAA Written Test:                                                               $100
FAA Flight Test:                                                                 $350
Total Estimated Cost:                                                         $7200

Remember about what we said earlier...the more spread out your lessons are, the longer it'll take. The national average for getting your Private is around 50-60 hours. For every flight hour above the required 40, you can plan on averaging about $150 (average is based on a combination of solo, dual and ground instruction time).

That's pretty much it! No fine print, no surcharges...just plane and simple, quality flight training. After all...that's just we specialize in! So...whatcha waitin for? Contact us today to schedule your very first lesson!


*Private Pilot course/ training is offered through a partnership with Skybound Aviation, LLC.