Fixed Wing Flight Training

We strive to provide the safest, most comprehensive, flight training possible.

All of our training programs are conducted in a one-on-one basis between the instructor and the student. The scheduling, and curriculum, is tailored for the student to enjoy a safe, fun, and expeditious learning experience. Whether you're looking to start a career in aviation, need to get around faster for a business, or simply wish to learn something new and exciting; your professional flight training starts here!

Federal Aviation Regulation 61.83
Eligibility requirements for a Student Pilot Certificate:

1. Be at least 16 years of age
2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
3. Hold at least a current third-class medical certificate

Each lesson is approximately two hours in length consisting of both ground training and in-flight training. As training progresses, some lessons may require different arrangements to accommodate training requirements.

Our ground training, in preparation for the written exam, is a guided self-study program. The student will be required to read the material on their own time. The key elements of the material will be covered in-depth with the instructor.

Our schedule is based on YOUR schedule. The individual lessons are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that a private pilot applicant meet certain aeronautical experience requirements. The student must log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time which includes at least 20 hours of instruction and at least 10 hours of solo time. Although this is the minimum amount required, the average student becomes proficient enough to pass the practical exam after 50 or 60 hours of flight time. This includes a mixture of both dual instruction and solo flying time. Along with the specified training requirements, a private pilot applicant is also required to pass a written exam and a practical exam. The practical exam involves one-on-one questioning from a designated examiner along with an in-flight demonstration of abilities.

The cost of a private pilot certificate can essentially be broken down into two elements: aircraft rental; and instruction. Our Cessna 172 rents for $105.00 per hour, and our instruction rate is $60.00 per hour for both in-flight and on the ground instruction. The overall cost of a pilot's certificate is based on the exact number of hours spent training.

Below is an estimate of your investment in a private pilot certificate based on the total number of flight hours at the completion of the training:

Federal Aviation Regulation 61.65
Instrument Rating Requirements:

1. Hold at least a private pilot certificate
2. Acquired 50 hours of cross country time as Pilot In Command
3. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
4. Pass a written test
5. Pass an oral and flight test
6. Receive flight and ground instruction

Our ground training in preparation for the written exam is a guided self-study program. The student will be required to read the material on their own time. The key elements of the material will be covered in-depth with the instructor.

Our schedule is based on YOUR schedule. The individual lessons are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Here is an estimate of the cost to receive the instrument rating:

This estimate assumes that the applicant has a private pilot's certificate with only 5 hours of cross country PIC, and that they require 20 hours of instruction to achieve the necessary proficiency to pass the practical exam. This also assumes that the applicant will practice with a safety pilot for 20 hours of simulated instrument.