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The
Shelbyville Municipal Airport
Flyin’ Dub Ya Flight School
Flight Training
Most pilots in the U.S. undergo flight training as private
individuals with a flight instructor.
Flyin’ Dub Ya Flight School has 2 aircraft available for training
and rental.
A Cherokee 140 for $85 per hour and a Cessna 150 for $80 per
hour.
In 2010, 11 pilots received their licenses through the flight school
at SYI.
Flyin’ Dub Ya stays busy with about 20 regular renters and about 10
students at any time.
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Call us!
You could be taking your first flight today!
Cherokee 140 $85.00per hour
Cessna 150 $80.00 per hour
Flight Instruction $30.00 per hour
Ground Instruction $20.00 per hour
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Requirements to Receive Private Pilots License
You can become a private pilot for airplanes if you are 17
and know English.
In addition, for airplane single engine you have to:
Have at least 40 hours of total flight time
Receive and log the required ground and flight training including:
minimum 20 hours of flight instruction (DUAL)
3 hours of DUAL in the last 60 days on exam maneuvers
3 hours of DUAL instrument training
3 hours of DUAL at night with 10 takeoffs and landings
over 100NM NIGHT DUAL CROSS-COUNTRY
Have 10 hours of SOLO experience including:
3 takeoffs and full-stop landings at a towered airport
5 hours of SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY
over 150NM cross-country with a leg over 50NM SOLO
Hold at least a 3rd Class Medical Certificate
Pass the FAA knowledge test with a minimum score of 70
Receive endorsements from a CFI for both the knowledge and
practical tests
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long will it take to earn my private pilot
certificate?
A: While Government regulations are very specific
about minimum requirements to receive a private pilot's
certificate (40 hours minimum "in-air" flight training time),
the average US student logs 50-65 flight hours before taking
their flight test with an FAA designated examiner. The typical
student schedule is to fly two or three times per week for
about 1.5 hours per lesson, and so it usually takes about 4-8
months to fully complete the training.
While the student's aptitude and weather can certainly impact
the training timetable, the greatest factor is the frequency of
the lessons. For example, if you take 2-3 lessons per week, you
will typically require fewer aggregate flight hours than a
student who only flies once per month. Since you will be
learning at a more consistent rate, you will be retaining your
skills better than if you flew less frequently. Hence, it is
possible you may be able to complete your training in several
weeks.
It's all up to you - and your schedule.
Q: When can I fly solo?
A: Your certified flight instructor (CFI) will
carefully monitor your progress and, once you are both
comfortable with your performance, the CFI will clear you to
begin "solo" flights under his/her supervision. During solo
flights you will fly the aircraft without anyone else on board -
not even the instructor. Your first solo typically includes
three take-offs and landings, and generally occurs within the
first 25 hours of training.
Q: What are the age requirements for my license?
A: You must be 16 years old to solo, and 17 to get your license.
Q: Will I need a medical examination?
A: Yes. Although you don't need one to start lessons, you
will require a basic medical examination before you can solo. A
medical exam must be performed by an FAA designated physician, and
is required every two to three years to maintain your private pilot
certification status. It is a routine examination and is designed to
ensure that the applicant has no physical or medical problems that
would interfere with his/her ability to safely fly an airplane.
In order to solo, a person must obtain the medical exam
and a student pilot certificate. We will be happy to provide you
with a list of examiners in your area.
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