PRIVATE PILOT
CERTIFICATE
TAKE BACK YOUR TIME BY TAKING TO THE AIR
COMFORT. CONVENIENCE. CONTROL.
A private pilot certificate allows you to act as the pilot in command of an aircraft. You can even carry passengers (and, weight permitting, their bags, too)! That means family trips, business trips, fishing trips - you name it - can be accomplished on your schedule in a fraction of the time it would take to drive and with none of the hassles of commercial air travel. You can also tell friends, family, and the occasional stranger that you’re a pilot. So that’s neat.
And whether you’ve already started or are just getting going, our private pilot programs not only get you licensed quickly, they get you highly proficient with even the most challenging tasks and skills. Contact us today to learn more about training or to schedule a lesson.
BASIC TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS
TSA Approval (for non-U.S. citizens only)
Age: 17 Years (16 to Fly Solo)
Total Flight Time: 40 Hours
Instruction Flight Time: 20 Hours
Solo Flight Time: 10 Hours
It's important to keep in mind that while these minimums must be met, the national average for completing private pilot training is 70 hours total flight time with training in high performance, technologically advanced aircraft like the Cirrus taking much longer. Our courses are designed to get your training wrapped up in just 55 (Sling) or 65 (Cirrus) hours. Also, there is no minimum age to start flying lessons, the ages above only apply to solo flight and license eligibility.
THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION
Start first with a brief introductory flight. If you're ready to commit, speak with your CFI to sign up for lessons and get your student pilot certificate. Then apply for a third class FAA medical by completing a medxpress application and making an appointment with your local Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
You'll work with your instructor to prepare for critical milestones like your first solo and solo cross country flights. Enroll in our ground school to help prep for your FAA written exam (60 multiple choice questions, 70% passing score). All of your training efforts ultimately lead to the FAA practical test (a.k.a. checkride) which is done one-on-one with a designated pilot examiner (DPE) and consists of a 1 to 2 hour oral exam and a 1.5 to 2.5 hour flight test.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
Both Sling and Cirrus offer wonderful platforms for flight training.
However, due to weight and balance restrictions for the LSA aircraft,
please note that the Sling LSA can only accommodate students up to 200 lbs.
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Technologically advanced cockpits come in many shapes and sizes; but the wide cabin, excellent all-around view, and spacious luggage capacity make the Sling a comfortable and versatile choice. Throw in best-in-class handling and maneuverability, and you have yourself a pretty incredible training aircraft.
Maximum student weight = 200 lbs.
BOLD INGENUITY
Every pilot’s dream plane? This might very well be it.
The SR20 and SR22T have redefined personal aviation with industry-leading performance, style, and safety. A seamless integration of luxury, technology, and automobile-inspired ergonomics will have you and your family eager to climb aboard. With an integrated parachute recovery system, its safety record is unmatched.
SLING LSA AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL TIMELINE TO COMPLETION:
6-9 MONTHS
Students are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of TWO 2.5-hour lessons per week, but greater frequency is beneficial as you'll maintain a higher level of retention from one lesson to the next.
Training slots available (daily):
8:00AM - 10:30AM
11:00AM - 1:30PM
2:00PM - 4:30PM
5:00PM - 7:30PM
CIRRUS SR SERIES AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL TIMELINE TO COMPLETION:
8-12 MONTHS
Given the capabilities and complexities of the Cirrus aircraft, we encourage students training in the Cirrus to commit to our immersive, accelerated training format; but if that's not practical, students are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of TWO 3.5-hour lessons per week.
Training slots available (daily):
9:00AM - 12:30PM
1:30PM - 5:00PM
SLING LSA AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL COURSE COMPLETION COSTS:
$19,014
LSA Rental Hours (55 @ $150/Hour) = $8,250
Simulator Hours (10 @ $50/Hour) = $500
CFI Instruction (100 @ $85/Hour) = $8,500
Monthly Club Membership (6 @ $50) = $300
Training Materials/Subscriptions = $519
Written Exam Fee = $195
Checkride Fee = $750
Total = $19,014
Approx. $420/month w/ financing
CIRRUS SR AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL COURSE COMPLETION COSTS:
$35,614
SR20 Rental Hours (65 @ $265/Hour) = $17,225
Simulator Hours (10 @ $50/Hour) = $500
Cirrus Instruction (135 @ $115/Hour) = $15,525
Monthly Club Membership (7 @ $50) = $350
Training Materials/Subscriptions = $1,069
Written Exam Fee = $195
Checkride Fee = $750
Total = $35,614 (G3 SR20) or $42,764 (G6 SR20)
Approx. $780-940/month w/ financing
