Welcome to FlyingThe Private Pilot Certification Course is generally the student’s first introduction to modern aviation. To be able to get your Private Pilots license you must be 17 years of age, be able to pass a FAA medical exam, pass a written, oral, and practical test with an examiner.
Applicant will receive a minimum of 40 hours of flight training. The flight time consists of 30 hours dual and 10 hours solo. During this training students will learn pre-flight inspection, aircraft ground handling, emergency procedures, take-off, landing, radio procedures, cross country navigation, instrument, and other related exercises. To learn more about our Private Pilot Program and how to get your private pilot license, contact us today! |
Private Pilot Training Materials
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Prerequisites
To begin you’ll need:
Prior to your first solo flight, you’ll need:
Before your final checkride, you will need to:
- Course Training Materials
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or TSA approval
- Required Signed Documents
Prior to your first solo flight, you’ll need:
- FAA third class Medical Certificate (First Class Recommended)
- FAA Student Pilot Certificate
Before your final checkride, you will need to:
- Be 17 years old
- Have a minimum of 40 hours flight time – including 20 hours of flight instruction and 10 hours of solo flight
- Pass the FAA Private Pilot written exam
- Learn basic flight maneuvers, take offs and landings, cross country flying, pilotage, dead reckoning, VOR and GPS navigation, and basic instrument flying
- Learn aeronautical decision-making, safety of flight considerations, basic aviation weather information, basic aerodynamics, and airport operations