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Types of Flight Training

Becoming a Private Pilot

  • You may start training at any age

  • You can solo upon reaching your 16th birthday, must be 17 years of age to get your Private Pilots Certificate

  • Have the ability to read, speak and understand the English language (the language of Air Traffic Control)

  • You must provide a valid passport or original birth certificate

  • Obtain a medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

  • If you're not a US citizen, you must meet the requirements per the Transportation Safety Administration's (TSA) regulations

  • Apply and receive a US student pilot certificate with the help of your instructor

  • Receive, and log, ground training from an authorized instructor

  • Receive flight training to meet aeronautical experience requirements

  • Pass the required written FAA knowledge test

  • Pass an oral and flight practical test with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

How long will it take?

Everyone's timeline is different. Your instructor will be here to support you in accomplishing your goals.

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  • For airplane single engine rating, the FAA requires a minimum 40 hours of flight time

  • 20 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor

  • 10 hours of solo flight training

  • Pass an FAA written exam

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There are many other factors that may also affect how long it takes to complete your PPL, such as

  • weather conditions

  • how much studying you do on your own time

  • how available are you to attend group ground class

  • how often per week you can take flight lessons

  • scheduling the practical exam with a designated pilot examiner (DPE)​​​​​​

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Instrument Rating Requirements

  • Hold a current Private Pilot Certificate

  • Be able to read, speak and understand English language (the language of Air Traffic Control)

  • Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor

  • Receive flight training to meet aeronautical experience requirements

  • Pass the required written FAA knowledge test

  • Pass an oral and flight practical test with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

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How long will it take?

  • You need 50 hours of cross country flight time as pilot in command

  • You need 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, 15 of these hours must have been received from an authorized instructor who holds an Instrument Airplane rating​

Training Materials

We have all the necessary hard copies available in our office for you to learn with, but it is suggested to purchase your personal books to take home. 

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  • Current Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

  • Airplane Flying Handbook

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

  • An iPad, with cellular capabilities, is recommended​

  • Your very own headset is recommended, but not required. All our planes are equipped with headsets.

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