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.
SLING LSA AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL TIMELINE TO COMPLETION:
6 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:
4 WEEKS OF TRAINING OVER 2.5 MONTHS
Given the capabilities and complexities of the Cirrus aircraft, we encourage student training in the Cirrus to commit to our immersive, accelerated training format. This means setting aside a week at a time for full time training (typically 8am-5pm each day). We find this results in a most efficient and enjoyable training experience.
3.5 weeks of the program are dedicated to flight and simulator training. 3 additional days are dedicated to a ground school (knowledge test-prep) course.
SLING LSA AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL COURSE COMPLETION COSTS:
$16,624
LSA Rental Hours (55 @ $129/Hour) = $7,095
Simulator Hours (5 @ $50/Hour) = $250
CFI Instruction (100 @ $75/Hour) = $7,500
Monthly Club Membership (6 @ $50) = $300
Ground School = $395
Training Materials = $349
Written Exam Fee = $135
Checkride Fee = $600
Total = $16,624
Approx. $345/month w/ financing
CIRRUS SR AIRCRAFT
TYPICAL COURSE COMPLETION COSTS:
$39,804
SR20 Rental Hours (75 @ $225/Hour) = $16,875
Simulator Hours = Included
CSIP Instruction (3.5 @ $6000/Week) = $21,000
Monthly Club Membership = Waived
Ground School = $395
Training Materials = $799
Written Exam Fee = $135
Checkride Fee = $600
Total = $39,804 (G3 SR20) or $47,304 (G6 SR20)
Approx. $830-990/month w/ financing
WHY FLY WITH US?
WE CARE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Our instructors are throughly screened and mentored to ensure they're truly good at teaching (and not just flying).
Step into the 21st century! Our fleet consists only of newer aircraft equipped with the latest technology and backed by proven safety records.
There's no bait and switch. We tell it to you straight with no misleading references about costs or timelines.
Our instructional staff are TAA specialists highly experienced with delivering accelerated training. No one does TAA training better than us. After all, it's all we do.
WHY FLY ACCELERATED?
ACCELERATED VS *TRADITIONAL
*ASSUMES 2 SCHEDULED LESSONS PER WEEK
TRADITIONAL
INSTRUCTOR
TIMELINE
FLIGHT HOURS
TOTAL COST
CFI/CFII
1.5-2.5 Years
125-200
$65K+
ACCELERATED
CSIP or Platinum CSIP
2.5 Months
75
$39,804
If you're learning to fly in high performance, technologically advanced, mission-capable aircraft like the Cirrus; accelerated training will save you time, money, and frustration.