Flight school

There is no minimum age to begin flight training for your private pilot license! Some of our students are even twelve years old. As our younger students prepare to solo, there are only two requirements. They must be 16 years old to solo and they need to have a medical certificate. All student pilots, no matter their age, must have a medical physical exam by an FAA certified doctor. Once they pass their medical, they are given a medical certificate. The medical certificate is needed before the first solo. Student pilots must also be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

The length of time it takes to earn your license depends upon how often you fly. Most students fly on average 2-3 times per week. At this pace you can receive your license in as little as 3 months. We give you the tools to succeed and you make it happen by attending your lessons and progressing!

The times below are the FAA minimum requirements.

40 flight hours total

20 dual hours

3 hours cross country

3 night hours

10 solo hours

5 hours solo cross country

 Private pilot training covers the core skills and knowledge needed to become a safe, capable pilot, including aircraft operations, takeoffs and landings, navigation, weather, radio communication, flight planning, emergency procedures, night operations, and aeronautical decision-making. 

 Before earning your Private Pilot License, you’ll need to complete the FAA written test and a checkride with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). The written test consists of 60 questions and requires a 70% passing score. The checkride has two parts: an oral examination covering your aviation knowledge and a practical examination where you demonstrate flying maneuvers in the aircraft. Pass both portions, and you’ll receive your Private Pilot License. 

Once you receive your Private Pilot License, you can rent most any single engine airplanes including the plane you learned on! Bring your friends and family along because you will be able to carry passengers along for the ride. You’ll be able to fly both day/night and most anywhere you want, even internationally!