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
Flying time requirement:
- Minimum of 35 hours of flight time
PRIVATE PILOT COURSE RATES | Pricing |
30 Flight Hours with Instructor; Plane ($161) + Instructor ($65) = $226/Hr | $6,780 |
5 Flight Hours of Solo @ ($161/Hr) | $805 |
Related Cessna Kit & Materials | $600 |
Ground Training 30 Hours | $1950 |
FAA Written | $175 |
FAA Medical | $125 |
Final Exam Fees. | $800 |
Estimated Total | $11,235 |
Instruction and flight times are estimates only. All times are the minimum required. Additional training may be necessary to fulfill the standards.
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