Pilot training
Private, instrument and commercial training. Choose a program to see the details.
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The private pilot certificate lets you fly yourself and passengers, day or night, for fun or personal travel. Most students finish in 55 to 70 hours.
What you will learn
Aircraft control, takeoffs, landings and emergency procedures
Build confidence by training in one of the busiest airspaces in the country
Use modern Garmin avionics with the G3X and GPS 175
Get real world experience flying cross country both day and night
What you need
17 years old (16 to solo)
FAA medical certificate
40 hours total under Part 61, with 20 hours of instruction and 10 hours solo
3 hours each of cross-country, night and instrument training
FAA knowledge test and practical test
Estimated cost
$14,050
Based on 60 hours in N92CZ at $180/hr wet, plus 45 hours of flight instruction and 20 hours of ground at $50/hr. At the 40-hour minimum it's about $8,700. Medical and exam fees are extra.
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Online checkride prep fits around your current school.
Book a mock oral over video before your checkride date. Tell us which certificate and when your exam is.