Private Pilot, Instrument, & Commercial Hours & Requirements
Aviation Training Programs
Discovery Flight
Cost​
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Aircraft: $170/hr
Instructor: $70/hr
What is it?
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1 hour long flight
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Fly as little, or as much as you'd like!
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Be a Pilot for one flight to see if you'll enjoy flying!
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No Minimum or Maximum age.
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Contact Us, Schedule it, Have Fun!
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No other requirements
Private Pilot License (PPL)
FAA Minimums
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17 years old
At least a 3rd class medical
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40 hours of Total Flight Time consisting of:
20 hours of training with an instructor
10 hours solo flight
5 hours solo cross-country
3 hours night flight
3 hours instrument instruction
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Knowledge (Written) Test
Oral & Flight evaluation by Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Cost​
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Aircraft: $170/hr
Instructor: $65/hr
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Average: $18,000
Course Length​
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Depends on YOU - your study habits & your flight lesson frequency
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Average: 4-6 months
Instrument Rating (IR)
Cost​
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Aircraft: $180/hr
Instructor: $70/hr
FAA Minimums
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At least a 3rd class medical
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No minimum Total Flight Hours
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Must have at least:
15 hours of training with Instructor
50 hours Cross-Country PIC
40 hours Instrument training
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Knowledge (Written) Test
Oral & Flight evaluation by Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Course Length​
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Depends on YOU - your study habits & your flight lesson frequency
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Average: 3-4 months
FAA Minimums
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18 years old
At least a 3rd class medical
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250 hours of Total Flight Time consisting of:
20 hours of training with an instructor
100 hours of PIC time
10 hours of Instrument training
10 hours of Complex or TAA time
10 hours of Solo time
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Knowledge (Written) Test
Oral & Flight evaluation by Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
commercial Pilot License (cPL)
Cost​
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Aircraft: $180/hr
Instructor: $75/hr
Course Length​
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Depends on YOU - your study habits & your flight lesson frequency
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Average: 4-6 months
high performance endorsement (hp) details
Minimum of 5 hours of training in a High Performance Aircraft
Cost​
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Aircraft: $210/hr
Instructor: $75/hr
Flight Review
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Minimum of 1 hour flight & 1 hour of ground
Depends on your knowledge & skill level
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Instrument Proficiency Check
Consists of flight & ground
Length/Time depends on your knowledge & skill level
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Source AC 61-98E
Flight Review details
Cost​
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AircraftÂ
6-pack: $170/hr
G1000: $180/hr
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Flight Review
Instructor: $100/hr
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Instrument Proficiency Check
Instructor: $100/hr