How to Become a Private Pilot
Whether you’ve spent your entire life with your head glued to the skies or struck by a sudden and uncontrollable urge to fly a plane - becoming a pilot can feel overwhelming.
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GET STARTED TODAYHow quickly can I become a pilot?
30 Days - 6 Months
You can knock out your private pilot certificate in as little as 30 days! However, most people complete their initial training certificate in 3 to 4 months.
How much is it going to cost me?
Private Pilot = $15,000*
These numbers are based on a lot of factors including the quality of flight school and the time you invest.
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What can I do with it?
If you’re strictly doing this for fun, good news. It’s as fun as it looks! Whether you want to hop down to the Bahamas for a weekend getaway or visit a family member, becoming a private pilot makes the world smaller. The freedom you will gain as a pilot is unparalleled to any other activity! Not only will you save time, but you’ll have fun along the way.
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Not sure what to expect?
Check out our documentary for a quick glimpse of what your journey will look like.
What are the steps?
Ground School & Written Exam
Ground school is a must for all pilots and is required by the FAA. Here you learn all the technical info and start to build your understanding on all things aviation. Most flight schools require students to have this started or completed prior to taking flight lessons. The written exam has 60 questions and you need to score a 70% or higher to pass.
Medical Exam
Next, you’ll want to get your medical exam, which is a standard physical with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). With the written and medical exam behind you, it’s time to have fun and fly!
Flight Training
It's time to get you up in the air. Now, we connect you with a local flight school to start your flight instruction.
Check Ride
Once you’ve completed your ground school & flight training its time to take an oral and flight exam with a designated pilot examiner (DPE). This is called a Check Ride. Preparation for this final piece can take anywhere from 30 days to 6 months.
Certified Pilot
Congrats! You've completed your checklist on all of the above and you're now an official pilot!