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General Requirements

· Applicant must be at least 16 years old to solo, 17 to earn license

· Be able to read, speak, and understand English

· Pass a written, multiple choice exam, with at least a 70%

· Receive an FAA Medical from an Aviation Medical Examiner

Training Requirements

· A minimum of 40 flight hours

· At least 20 hours dual instruction

· At least 10 hours solo flight time

· A minimum of 8 hours cross country (3 dual, 5 solo)

· At least 3 hours dual night flight with at least 10 takeoffs and landings

Limitations & Privileges

· A Private Pilot may not carry passengers or property for compensation or for hire

· A Private Pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of the flight

· Unless for medical reasons, a Private Pilot is not restricted from flying at night

 

Private Pilot Price Quote

(FAA requires 40 flight hours, quote based on 55 hours)

Dual Instruction

· 30 hours @ $125/hour…………………………………………………………………………$3750.00

Solo Flight

· 25 hours @ $95/hour…………………………………………………………………………..$2375.00

Ground Instruction

· 40 hours @ $30/hour…………………………………………………………………………..$1200.00

Books & Materials

· WFS Private Pilot Kit…………………………………………………………………………....$148.95

· Sectional Chart…………………………………………………………………………………..…$8.60

· Cessna 172R POH……………………………………………………………………………….$39.95

                                                                                                                   Tax………………………..$298.30

Total Cost………………………………………………………………………..….$7820.80

 

We do not guarantee a student will solo in 30 hours or receive a private pilot license in 55 hours.  These figures are only estimates of the actual cost.  The cost for each individual varies with several factors such as aptitude, frequency of lessons, and pre-flight preparation. 

Most students pay as they fly, however, financing may be available from your personal bank or credit union.  Other potential financing information is available through Pilot Finance. 

An FAA medical certificate (Class III or better) must be obtained.  Prices between doctors may vary, but the average cost is $125.00. 

The cost for the private pilot knowledge exam is $90.00. 

Current cost for a Private Pilot Practical Test (Check ride) with a local designated examiner is $200.  This quote is based on using our Cessna 172.

Interested in an Introductory Flight?  Check out the links below for more information.