Private pilot course
The Private Pilot Course is your gateway to the skies and the foundation of your aviation journey.
Designed for aspiring pilots with little to no prior experience, this course provides comprehensive training in both flight and ground instruction. You’ll learn the essential skills needed to safely and confidently operate a aircraft, preparing you for recreational flying, future certifications, or even a career in aviation.
Throughout the course, you’ll progress through structured stages of training—starting with basic maneuvers, advancing to your first solo flight, and culminating in cross-country navigation. You’ll also prepare for and complete the FAA Written Knowledge Test, followed by the FAA Oral and Practical Check ride Exam with an authorized examiner.
Flight Training Overview
Purpose:
Entry-level flight training
Who You Can Fly:
Friends and family
When You Can Fly:
Day and night
Weather Conditions:
Good weather (Visual Flight Rules only)
Minimum Flight Hours:
40 hours
Training Phases & Requirements
Initial Training:
3 stages
~25 flight hours + 30 ground school hours
First Solo Flight:
Solo within 25 miles of home airport
More privileges granted with experience
Cross-Country Flights:
Flights over 50 miles
First with instructor, then solo
FAA Written Exam:
Multiple-choice, computer-based knowledge test
FAA Oral & Practical Exam:
Ground and in-flight test with FAA examiner (DPE)
Timeline:
Approx. 6–8 months
Total Flight Hours:
Around 50–65 hours
