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 Flight Training
Most pilots in the U.S. undergo flight training as private individuals with a flight instructor.  The pilot may choose to be trained under Part 61 or Part 141 of the FARs. Part 141 requires that  an approved, structured course of training, which includes a specified number of hours of ground training (for example, 35 hours
for Private Pilot in an airplane).

Types of pilot certificates

 Pilot certificates are issued with ratings in any of five categories,
which are further subdivided into classes:

Airplane
(encompassing the four classes of single-engine land, multi-engine land,
single-engine sea, and multi-engine sea)

Rotorcraft
(in either the helicopter or gyroplane class)

Powered lift

Glider
lighter than air
(subdivided into airship, hot air balloon, and gas balloon classes).

  A student pilot certificate does not have ratings (and thus is not specific to any
category or class), but can be endorsed by a flight instructor to confer privileges in a
specific make and model of aircraft
How long will it take to get my Private Pilot License?


Most people who dedicate their time to obtaining a pilot's license do so within a 2 month period. If you have a regular job and can only dedicate a few hours a week, then it may take about four(4) to six(6) months to accomplish it. You can set whatever pace you desire.

 

Call us! You could be taking your first flight today!
Flight $30.00 per hour
Ground $20.00 per hour

 

 

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