Private Pilot Training

For those wishing to fly for business, carry more than one passanger, and generally not be limited by the Sport Pilot restrictions, we offer Private Pilot Training in both our Piper Archer III and CT aircraft.

The private pilot certificate is the certificate held by the majority of active pilots. It allows command of any aircraft (subject to appropriate ratings) for any non-commercial purpose, and gives almost unlimited authority to fly under visual flight rules (VFR). Passengers may be carried and flight in furtherance of a business is permitted; however, a private pilot may not be compensated in any way for services as a pilot, although passengers can pay a  share of flight expenses, such as fuel or rental costs. Private pilots may also operate charity flights, subject to certain restrictions, and may participate in similar activities, such as Angel Flight.

Our Piper Archer comes equipped with a Garmin GNS530W GPS, coupled to a STEC55 autopilot with altitude hold and GPSS Steering.

Below you will find the requirements to obtain a private pilot certificate for "airplane, single-engine, land", or ASEL, (which is the most common certificate). They are:

1. Be at least 17 years old.
   
   
2. Be able to read, speak, and write the English language.
   
   
3. Obtain at least a third class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner.
   
   
4. Pass a computerized aeronautical knowledge test.
   
   
5. Accumulate and log a specified amount of training and experience, including the following:
   
   
   1. At least 40 hours of piloting time including 20 hours of flight with an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, and other requirements including "cross-country", 10 hours of solo (i.e., by yourself) flight time in an airplane, including at least:
      
      
   2. Solo requirements:
      
      1. 5 hours of solo cross-country time
      2. One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 NM total distance, with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points and with one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 50 NM between the takeoff and landing location.
      3. Three solo takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
         
         
   3. Night requirements:
      
      
      1. 3 hours of night flight training
      2. One cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance
      3. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport
         
         
   4. 3 hours of flight training on the control and maneuvering solely by reference to instruments.

We also offer advanced flight training including instrument rating through Certified Flight Instructor.