Flight Training
Private Pilot Certificate
The Private Pilot Certificate is the primary foundation for many aviation goals. It allows qualified pilots to act as pilot in command and carry passengers in a private capacity, not for compensation.
Instructor time is $65/hr. Each ABEC aircraft is $100/hr. Schedules are anytime by request on Flight Circle.
FAA Requirements
Common starting requirements.
- No minimum age is required to begin training.
- At least 16 years old to solo.
- At least 17 years old to earn a Private Pilot Certificate.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- FAA minimum flight time is 40 hours, though many students average 60 to 75 hours.
Rates And Scheduling
Current ABEC training numbers.
- Instructor rate: $65/hr
- N322VR aircraft rate: $100/hr
- N154VR aircraft rate: $100/hr
- Scheduling: anytime by request on Flight Circle