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FAA Part 61 

Private Pilot

Estimated Completion Time:
Ground School: 3 Weeks
Flight Training: 3 months
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Estimated Cost:
$16,000 - $19,000
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Class Commitment:
Ground School: 1 lesson/week 
Flight Training: 2-3 lessons/week
Nightline Air is proud to offer a program that is designed to set a pilot's foundation to earn a Private Pilot Certificate!  
Whether you are looking at becoming a career pilot or fly for a hobby, our training program welcomes you to the Private Pilot course. At Nightline Air, our entire team strives to offer a safe, thrilling, and productive training experience. 

About

​The 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 on average 50 hours of flight training. The flight time consists of 40 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.  

Nightline Air flight instructors are properly trained and certified to provide safety, learning, and enjoyment for the flight training journey. Instructors are committed to each pilot our school enrolls which provides a culture that is unmatched anywhere else. Our team is able to personalize the training material and format to each individual as learning and teaching styles vary. With our in-house maintenance and quick turnaround times, our aircraft provides an exceptional training platform for each course. Our ground and flight training syllabus allows our clients to receive instruction efficiently that allow pilots to build aeronautical knowledge and skill. 
  • Ground School: As a Part 61 Flight Training School, we are authorized to administer a variety of methods to administer ground school. Unlike a Part 141 Program with mandatory in-person training, Nightline Air offers a complete comprehensive online ground school course that can be completed away from the Training Center. This course reviews the required knowledge areas the FAA has set in their Airman Certification Standards (ACS) to pass both the Written Exam and Practical Test with the FAA. These subject include aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather, navigation, regulations, flight planning, and more. Our flight instructors are properly trained to administer one-on-one ground instruction to students that need in-person training. This variety of training is not only cost-effective, but allows both the structure and flexibility that Part 61 provides. 
  • Flight Training: Flight Training is able to commence before, during, or after a student completes ground school whether done online, in-person, or a mix of both. Our flight training program is designed to support the success of the student in aircraft knowledge and mastery as required by the FAA Airman Certificate Standards (ACS). We recommend pilots to fly at minimum, 2-3 flights per week to keep student's on track to complete the program most efficiently. 
Schedule a call or meeting with a recruiter
Are you ready to learn more about our Part 61 Training Program? This is an opportunity to sit down with a recruiter and learn about the programs more in depth such as instructors, aircraft, financing, and goals. We encourage you to bring a list of questions so we can answer each one thoroughly. Are you ready to make the leap into the sky?

Let's talk! 
schedule an introductory flight
Are you ready to take flight? Whether you are starting your Private Pilot Training or joining us into your training career, we encourage and invite all students to schedule an introductory flight! This 45 minute lesson, will allow you to meet one-on-one with a Certified Flight Instructor, see the aircraft, and get a hands on experience taking the controls of a real aircraft both on the ground and in flight. No better way to fully immerse yourself into the world of aviation than this unforgettable experience! 
choose a start date
You are now ready to start flight training with Nightline Air! Now that you have the funding and schedule availability to start either part or full time training, we make picking a start date straightforward. We start on the first or third Monday of each month. Contact us today for availability! 
Requirements to Start Training
  1. Completed Enrollment Application 
  2. 15% Down on quoted Private Pilot cost 
training schedule
Nightline Air is proud to offer a dedicated FAA Part 61 Flight Training Program to new and existing pilots. Our handcrafted program allows the structure of an FAA Part 141 Program, but still offers a layout to allow flexibility for the traditional Part 61 format.
  1. Are you a self learner? Part of our program is tailored to those who wish to utilize a home-based ground school course. 
  2. Are you a one-on-one learner? The other part of our program is tailored to have you meet with a flight instructor and learn the knowledge areas in person at our Training Center. 

Are you planning on training part time or full time? Our program is designed to accommodate those who have a job, in school, or to those who want to train everyday. We aim to give you chosen days and times, but primarily allow our pilots to dictate their schedule. After all, you are the customer! 
Training materials
It's difficult to do effective flight training without the proper training tools. We also realize there are a wide range of products available. One question we all have is "which flight training supplies should I get?"

At Nightline Air, we have made the process easy when it comes to training materials. From day one, all new students will receive our exclusive Nightline Air Training Kit which includes textbooks, flight planning tools, flight bag, ground school course, iPad mini, and Lightspeed Headset. Our team is able to personally customize the training kit prior to the start date for your specific needs.

Don't worry, we got the aircraft rental, instructor time, training kit, written exam, practical test - included in our price! 
Program Requirements
To begin you’ll need:
  • Course Training Materials 
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or TSA approval 
  • Renters Insurance
  • 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 30 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