Private Pilot Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
40 Total Hours (Minimum)
10 hrs Solo Flight Time
- 5 hrs of Cross-Country
- 1 Solo Cross-Country
- 150 nm minimum distance
- 3 Full-Stop Landings
- 1 leg greater than 50 nm
- 3 hrs of instrument training
- 3 T/O’s and LND’s at towered airport
20 hrs Dual Instruction with CFI
- 3 hrs of Cross-Country
- 3 hrs of Night Flight Training
- 1 Cross-Country > 100 nm total distance
- 10 Takeoffs and Landings to a Full Stop
- 3 hrs of instrument training
- 3 hrs flight training for checkride prep
Additional Requirements
- Minimum age: 17
- English Proficiency
- 3rd Class Medical Certificate
- Pass FAA Knowledge Test
- Pass FAA Practical Tests
- Oral
- Flight
Program Overview & Rates
Individual Program
25 hrs Ground Instruction
10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
30 hrs Aircraft Rental
30 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
10 hrs Solo Aircraft Rental
Books, Study Material
Total Estimate
Academy Program
36 hrs Ground Instruction
10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
30 hrs Aircraft Rental
30 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
10 hrs Solo Aircraft Rental
Books, Study Material
Total Estimate
All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply. Published package prices are estimates only; actual costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimums. Additional instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
2001 Piper Archer III
A clean, well-kept Archer III on the steam-gauge side of the house. The 180-hp Lycoming and forgiving Hershey-bar wing make it the ideal primary trainer for student pilots who want to learn the analog instruments first.