PRIVATE PILOT
Part 61 Flight Training
Single Engine Aircraft Rating
Minimum Total Time Required: 40 Hours
Learn At Your Pace
Your Private Pilot License are your keys to your freedom of flight. With this license you will be able to act as pilot in command of an aircraft, allowing you to fly just about anywhere in the United States.
To be eligible to pursue Private Pilot License you must:
Be at least 17 years of age
16 years of age to solo
Must pass the FAA 3rd class medical
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Private Pilot Flight Requirements:
In order to earn your Private Pilot License you must have at least 40 hours. These 40 hour have to consist of at least:
Dual Flight Training (Training with a Flight Instructor):
20 hours of flight training with an instructor
3 hours of cross-country flight training
3 hours of night training that includes at least: 1 cross-country flight over 100nm in total distance and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings
3 Hours of flight training by reference to instruments
Solo Flight Training
10 hours of solo flying that includes at least: 5 hours of solo cross country flying, 1 solo cross country flight of at least 150 nm. of total distance with 3 points (stops) and one leg of at least 50 nm. between takeoff and landing
3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport
FAA Minimum 40hrs (C150)
Airplane
30hrs - $115/hr = $3,450
Airplane Solo
17.5hrs - $115/hr = $2,013
Instructor
30hrs - $55/hr = $1,650
Ground Instruction
25hrs- $40/hr = $1,000
TOTAL: $8,113*
National Average 55hrs (C150)
Airplane
37.5hrs - $115/hr = $4,313
Airplane Solo
17.5hrs - $115/hr= $2,013
Instructor
37.5hrs - $55/hr = $2,063
Ground Instruction
25hrs - $40/hr = $1,000
TOTAL: $9,389*
National Average 55hrs (PA28-150)
Airplane
37.5hrs - $160/hr = $6,000
Airplane Solo
17.5hrs - $160/hr = $2,800
Instructor
37.5hrs - $50/hr = $2,063
Ground Instruction
30hrs - $40/hr = $1,200
TOTAL: $12,063*
*Note: Our price estimate does not include examination fees and varies depending on hours it takes to complete rating and airplane used. Prices Do Not Include Hour Building. Call for more info
*Block Pricing Available*