Private License
Privileges & Limitations
- Fly yourself and your friends anywhere your airplane is capable of going.
- Fly a wide range of aircraft. Complex airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, taildraggers, float planes, etc. require additional training.
- Flying is limited to visual conditions only. Flight in clouds or low visibility requires an instrument rating.
- Buy your own airplane or rent a wide variety of aircraft to accommodate your own needs and tastes.
Requirements
- Pass a medical exam administered by an FAA medical physician.
- Be at least 16 years old to solo, 17 years old to take the final exam.
- Complete Cessna Online Training Course (or equivalent ground training) and pass a written test on aeronautical knowledge, with a score of 70% or better.
- Log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time that includes: 20 hours of instruction & 10 hours of solo flight time
- Pass an FAA practical test (There will be a flight examiner fee.)
Training Costs
Instruction and Materials
| Description | Quantity | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Instruction | 20 hours | $49.00 | $980.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 20 hours | $49.00 | $980.00 |
| Cessna Online or CD-ROM Training Course | $329.00 | ||
| Instruction Costs: (See aircraft chart for aircraft total cost): | $2,289.00 |
Aircraft Rental
| Aircraft | Quantity | Rental Total | Instruction Cost | Total Training Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172SP | 40 hours | $5,960.00 | $2,289.00 | $8,249.00 |
| Piper Archer II | 40 hours | $5,120.00 | $2,289.00 | $7,409.00 |
| Cessna 172N | 40 hours | $5,200.00 | $2,289.00 | $7,489.00 |
| Cessna 152 | 40 hours | $3,880.00 | $2,289.00 | $6,169.00 ** |
*Costs are based on the minimum flight and training times required to obtain the necessary skills. Actual times may be greater than those shown. All training time is billed by the hour and the actual cost will depend on the amount of training required to get the rating. Estimate does not include taxes.
* Headset Rentals are available if you do not have your own pair. Ask us about our rent to own headset program.
Contact Aero-Tech for assistance or more details.
