Private Pilot License Orlando

Your training will be conducted in accordance with Part 61. We pride ourselves on having an extremely in-depth, industry leading syllabus. From the beginning of your one one one experience, an emphasis is placed on safety, situational awareness, and good aeronautical decision-making.

As part of your training for your private pilot certificate, you will receive ground training (mini lectures) and flight training.

There are a number of requirements to earn your private pilot certificate. The final step will be taking the FAA practical test administered by a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). You will be well prepared for your written and practical examinations by your CFI and training materials.

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS

✓ Obtain an FAA Medical Certificate conducted by an FAA-designated aviation medical examiner (AME). Your CFI will provide you with a list of the local AME’s in the area.

✓ Obtain a Student Pilot Certificate. This will be issued by your CFI using the IACRA system. You will need to bring supporting documentation of U.S. citizenship when applying for the Student Pilot Certificate:

✓ Driver’s License or photo ID

✓ Unexpired U.S. Passport

✓ U.S. birth certificate

✓ Speak, write, and understand English.

✓ Pass FAA pilot knowledge test, which consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and is administered at an FAA-designated computer testing center.

MINIMUM AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

40 hours total time that includes:

✓ At least 20 hours of dual flight training:
✓ 3 hours of cross-country flight training
✓ 3 hours of night flight training
✓10 takeoffs and landings at night
✓ 3 hours of flight training maneuvering the airplane solely by reference to instruments.

10 hours of solo flight time:

✓5 hours of solo cross-country time

The FAA minimum required hours for the Private Pilot Certificate is 40, but the national average is about 65 hours.

Your Investment

FAA Minimum (40 Hours)

$9,500
  • This includes 40 Hours of FAA required flight time. The togtal cost represented includes: Flight & Ground Training, Headset, Books & Training Materials, Medical, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), FAA Written Exam.

National Average (65 Hours)

$13,800
  • This includes 65 Hours of the National Average. The total cost represented includes: Flight & Ground Training, Headset, Books & Training Materials, Medical, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), FAA Written Exam.

3 BIG reasons why we are different…..

  • Pay as you go.. no need for large deposits in your account.

  • ZERO costs for pre or post flight briefings (This alone could save you thousands in comparison to other flight schools).

  • Small flight school = More “1 on 1 time” with you and the instructor.

Our Rates

Airplane/Instructor Price
Cessna Skyhawk 172R $140 Per/Hr (With Fuel)
Piper PA28-151 $140 Per/Hr (With Fuel)
Flight Instruction $55 Per/Hr
Ground Instruction $40 Per/Hr