Private Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot

This course is the primary base for aviation careers. This entitles you to apply for your pilot certificate from the FAA. It allows you to act as the pilot of an aircraft and carry passengers in a private capacity (not for pay). This certificate is limited to flight below cloud ceilings and visual conditions (typically 18,000 ft in the US).

FAA Requirements:

No Minimum Age Required to Initiate Training
At Least 16 Years Old to Solo
At Least 17 years Old to Graduate
Education Requirements: Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
In order to progress to a commercial certificate, you must hold at least a current second class medical.

Flying time requirement:

Minimum of 35 hours of flight time required by FAA (IAA student averages listed below):

PRIVATE PILOT COURSE RATES	Pricing
35 Flight Hours with Instructor; Plane ($206.45) + Instructor ($76.18) = $282.63/Hr	$9,892.63
5 Solo Flight Hours; Plane ($206.45/Hr)	$1,032.25
3 Flight Hours in AATD Simulator AATD $148.84 + Instructor $76.18 = $225.02 /HR	$675.06
Stage Checks 7 Hours ground training ($$99.23/hr) 6 Hours flight training $305.68/hr)	$694.61 $1,834.08
Cessna Ground School Kit 37 hours of ground school**($76.18/hr)	$424.00 $2,818.66
FAA Medical	$125
Written Exam	$175
Final Exam Fees – IN HOUSE (1.5 Hours @ 197.00 + $840 exam fee)	$1,149.68
Related Books & Materials Estimate	$316.20
Enrollment Fee 141	$210.00
Estimated Total	$19,346.59

Ground training time varies per student study/work habits**

Instruction and flight times are estimates only. All times are quoted at IAA student averages.

Rate Increase per Model – C172 SPG1000 $748.13

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Spartan Flight Academy (SFA) offers non-Title IV, non-accredited FAA Part 61 training that is not eligible for federal student aid. SFA operates independently from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan Flight Academy does not guarantee third-party certifications/ratings or employment. Estimated time required assumes a full-time flying schedule, varies by individual, and is not guaranteed. Additional flight hours and certifications are required to be eligible to apply for more advanced opportunities, such as airline pilot positions.