Private Pilot

Earning your Private Pilot License is truly an adventure of a lifetime. You are about to take a journey that will put your self-discipline to the test and challenge you to grow. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish when given the right training and a great coach to guide you. People of all ages and backgrounds have proudly earned their wings. Perhaps you started your training years ago but life got in the way. Now is the time to restart that dream and start flying again.

The Private Pilot license is where all pilots get their start. It forms the foundation for every professional pilot certifications. Once you earn your license, you will be able to fly most light single engine airplanes and take friends and passengers up for a ride in the sky. With further experience and your Commercial Pilot certificate, you can then pursue a rewarding career in a myriad of different flying jobs that await your exploration

What will I learn?

Learning to fly involves much more than being behind the controls. You will learn the basics of an airplane system, aerodynamics, airport operations and airspace, meteorology, charts and navigation, aeronautical decision-making skills and much more!

Putting it all together will take hard work and intentional study habits. Your training will consist of a combination of guided self-study time, and scheduled one on one classroom and flight training sessions with your instructor. You will have many resources to help you on this journey. FLYIT Academy uses the King syllabus as a guideline. Packages are custom tailored to the students needs to include all the training materials you will need to become a pilot. Yes, it’s back to school, but what a view out the window of your classroom!

Requirements

Private Pilot License Requirements: FAR 61.102
(FAA Requirements)
1. Minimum age requirement, 17.
2. Read speak, write and understand the English Language.
3. Pass a medical exam.
4. Complete a ground training course (in person or online).
5. Complete required flight training.
6. Pass the FAA Private Pilot written test.
7. Take and pass the FAA final Practical Test.

Minimum Flight Experience Requirements:
The FAA regulations require that students complete a minimum requirement of 40 hours of flight training, with a minimum of 20 hours with an instructor and 10 hours solo flight time. Most students require additional hours of training to truly be proficient and be ready to pass the Practical Test. When the time comes, you will be more than ready to pass that test!

what will it cost?

If you are wanting to get your private pilots license then FLYIT Academy is the perfect fit for you! We are solely dedicated to flight training. Our flight instructors are experienced and qualified to get you the training you need. The cost of earning any of the pilot certificates ultimately depends on how prepared and dedicated you are with your progress and training. Ideally the best formula for success is to carefully plan out your time and finances to concentrate on your goals at hand. The most efficient and cost effective plan would be to attend classes two or three times a week and put in a few hours of study every day. If you have the means, we can set up an accelerated training program around your personal schedule.

Estimated Cost of Private Pilot Training

40 hours estimated aircraft rental $4,800
30 hours flight instruction $1,800
25 hours ground instruction $1,500
Required textbooks starting at $195
Total estimated cost of Private Pilot training $8,295
* estimate is for a Cessna 150 *
*estimate does not include fuel surcharge *

*Costs are based on the Minimum required flight training hours as set by the FAA. Actual costs will be based on factors such as frequency of training, student’s motivation, and student’s rate of learning and any prior flight training experience. National Average of training hours are between 50-60 hours.