Private Pilot License

What to expect?

Flight training can feel overwhelming at the beginning. Our goal is to remove the uncertainty around flight training with a detailed description of how you will go from zero to being a licensed pilot.

First Step

We recommend taking a discovery flight. This is a flight that introduces you to the flight training environment as well as demonstrates the recreational side of aviation. This should be done before taking any further steps in becoming a pilot.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The cost will vary from student to student based on how frequently you fly and how well you pick up flying. The average cost:

    Initial Supplies (Headset, Flight Planning Supplies, Etc.) ~ $600-$1200

    Ground School ~ $250

    Medical Exam ~ $170

    Instruction (50hrs) ~ $3,000

    Aircraft Rental C-172 (70hrs) ~ $11,830

    Aircraft Rental C-150 (70hrs) ~ $9,030

    Insurance ~ $650

    Written Exam ~ $175

    Aviation Software ~ $140

    Checkride ~ $900

    Total Estimated Cost:

    ~$14,915 - $18,315

  • Steps to work on before flight training:

    1. Pass a 3rd class medical exam

    2. Start a ground school

      1. Our Recommendation is Rod Machado (Others: Sporty, Kings School, Gold Seal)

    3. Get a passport/valid government ID

  • A Medical Certificate is an FAA-issued document that verifies you meet the required medical standards to operate an aircraft as a pilot. The AME will assess your vision, hearing, blood pressure, and overall health to determine your eligibility.

    You need to schedule an appointment with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). An AME is a physician authorized by the FAA to perform aviation medical exams. Here’s how to get one:

    Find an AME Near You:

    Use the FAA’s AME Locator Tool to search by location.

    Prepare for the Exam:

    Complete MedXPress, the FAA’s online application, before your appointment. This generates a confirmation number the AME will need. You can access it at FAA MedXPress.

    Attend the Appointment:

    Bring your government-issued ID and any medical history documentation.

  • The length of flight training will vary based on several factors primarily how often you train. The average time it takes for a student to go from 0-PPL:

    Training:

    1x Week: 14-16 months

    2x Week: 10-14 months

    3x-4x Week: 4-9 months

    More than 5x a Week: 2-4 months

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