Learn to Fly Today!
How do I get started? (Discovery Flight)
We offer discovery flights to first-time pilots interested in pursuing their pilot’s license. Our discovery flights consist of one hour of ground instruction followed by one hour of flight time, both with one of our instructors. During the ground session, the instructor will provide instruction to the student on the topics of weight and balance and the preflight of the assigned aircraft. Once this is completed, the student and instructor will take the aircraft to our practice area, a few miles North of our airport, to complete basic flight training, including turns, climbs, and descents. The goal of the discovery flight is to ensure that prospective pilots are comfortable in small aircraft, as well as in our aircraft, and with our instructors, and to help generate interest in pursuing flight training. Call us to schedule your discovery flight – we look forward to hearing from you!
What is a Private Pilot certificate (PPL License)?
A private pilot certificate allows you to fly an airplane carrying passengers. You are not allowed to fly for compensation or hire. Private pilots have the opportunity to fly for pleasure across the United States!
For those who are career oriented, the private pilot certificate is the first step in your flying career. For those who just want to learn to fly for the enjoyment of flight, this course is just for you!
What are the Medical requirements?
An FAA medical certificate is required prior to the first solo flight. We work with local doctors who are certified by the FAA to issue your medical certificate.
What are the requirements to be a Private Pilot?
- A minimum of 35 hours flight time (FAA Part 141) including:
- 3 hours of dual cross-country
- 1 cross-country over 50 nautical miles
- 3 hours of dual night training
- 3 hours of checkride preparation
- 5 hours of solo flight
What is the average time?
The FAA requires a minimum of 35 hours (FAA Part 141) as listed above, but the national average is 65-70 hours.