Private Pilot Training

If you have any interest in aviation and would like be able to rent or buy an airplane and fly for fun or thinking of making flying a career the Private Pilot Rating is where you will want to start. 

Upon obtaining your license you will have the privilege to carry passengers.

The great thing about training towards your private pilot certificate is that with 603 Flight you can schedule lessons as you go during times of the week that work best for you. In total you will need to complete a total of at least 40 flight hours. You may schedule lessons as frequent as you would like. Most flight lessons usually end up being about 1.2-1.8 hours per lesson. At the end of training you will take an FAA practical test to obtain your certificate.

Obtaining a private pilot certificate can be obtained in as little as a few months or be spread out over the course of a year. This depends on mostly on factors such as student/instructor availability, and weather. We do recommend when working towards a certificate to try and fly 2-3 times per week to help keep knowledge learned fresh.

Age

-No age requirement to start flight training

-At least 16 years of age to solo

-At least 17 years of age to obtain private pilot certificate

Flight Time 

-40 hours Total flight time

        -20 hours must be with an instructor

        -10 hours of solo flight

Knowledge

-Pass an FAA knowledge test

       -You may study for this with an online ground school or with ground lessons from your instructor 

       -Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.

FAA Medical

-Obtain FAA medical from AME (Aviation Medical Examiner)

FAA Practical Test

-Pass a FAA practical test that consists of a ground and flight portion with a designated pilot examiner

Below we have broken down about every cost included in obtaining your Private Pilot License. Flight times more than minimum required are estimates. FAA requires a minimum of 40 Flight hours but on average it can take 50-75 hours. Flying more frequently (2-3 times per week) can help complete training in less hours.

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• 25 Hours Dual Flight                                                                         $6,125
• 15 Hours Solo Flight                                                                         $2,775
• 5 Hour Ground instruction prep for FAA Test                              $375
• Online at-home Ground school                                                      $300
• Books and Pilot Supplies                                                                 $150
• FAA Written Exam                                                                             $175
• FAA Medical (est. per examiner)                                                     $150
• FAA Practical Test (est. per examiner)                                           $750
• Solo Rental for test (about 1.5 hours)                                            $275

                                                                                                                      $11,0075

• 20 Hours additional Dual Flight Buffer                                         $4,900

          Total cost of flight training including average added time.         $15,975

Flight training does not need to be paid all at once and is usually payed per lesson. Please reach out if you have any further questions. We look forward to seeing you!