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 ($184.80) + Instructor ($73.50) = $258.30/Hr |
$9,040.50 |
| 5 Solo Flight Hours; Plane ($184.80/Hr) | $924.00 |
|
3 Flight Hours in AATD Simulator AATD $141.75 + Instructor $73.50 = $215.25 /HR |
$645.75 |
|
Stage Checks 7 Hours ground training ($94.50/hr) 6 Hours flight training $279.30/hr) |
$661.50 $1,675.80 |
|
Cessna Ground School Kit 37 hours of ground school**($73.50/hr) |
$424.00 $2,719.50 |
| FAA Medical | $125 |
| Written Exam | $175 |
| Final Exam Fees – IN HOUSE (1.5 Hours @ 184.80 + $840 exam fee) | $1,117.20 |
| Related Books & Materials Estimate | $316.20 |
| Enrollment Fee 141 | $210 |
| Estimated Total | $18,034.45 |
Ground training time varies per student study/work habits**
Instruction and flight times are estimates only. All times are quoted at IAA student averages.
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