Flight Training
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PRIVATE PILOT
Becoming a pilot is a challenge, but it also offers the major accomplishment that comes with it! There’s a lot of studying and preparation for both the written test and the practical test (checkride), including a minimum of 40 hours of flight time. We typically spend about 5-10 hours studying for every hour of flight time. We’re here to help you along the way!
Before you can begin your journey to becoming a pilot, there are several fundamental requirements you need to meet. These requirements are set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure all pilots are correctly prepared and qualified in addition to a few personally required items.
Before any flight/ground training:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- Complete TSA requirements (passport/US ID showing U.S. Citizenship)
- Complete IACRA for the student pilot application
- Sign up for MedExpress for aviation medical
- Schedule a medical with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
- Sign a Rental / Liability Waiver
- Purchase Renters Insurance
- Get any physical or digital items listed below
Before Solo
- Complete a written test given by the instructor
- Pass all flightsÂ
- Have a check flight with another instructor or chief instructor
- Receive Endorsements for First Solo!
Before Checkride
The FAA splits training requirements into three sections:
- Aeronautical Knowledge (Book-knowledge)
- Flight Proficiency (Maneuvers & Procedures)
- Aeronautical Experience (Time in Airplane)
Estimated Costs*
Required & Optional Equipment and Materials
Flight Bag
Headset
Fuel Tester / Sampler
Kneeboard
iPad
Foggles
Books (Digital or Physical):
FAR/AIM
Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Airplane Flying Handbook
Foreflight / Garmin Pilot (Electronic Flight Bag)
*Costs and Timing are Subject to Change based on the Student’s Needs and Flight Training Preperation.
INSTRUMENT RATING
Earning your Instrument Rating is a major milestone in your pilot journey. It takes commitment and precision, but it also brings the satisfaction of mastering advanced flying skills and expanding your capabilities far beyond visual flight. Training for the rating involves both in-depth study and hands-on flight experience, covering topics like navigation systems, weather interpretation, and instrument procedures.
On average, pilots log 40 hours of instrument flight training, and many find that consistent study time, often 5–10 hours for every flight hour, helps them feel confident for both the FAA knowledge test and checkride. Our goal is to make that process as smooth and rewarding as possible by providing the guidance and support you need from start to finish.
Before starting your instrument training, you’ll need to meet several FAA-mandated prerequisites, along with a few personal items to help you get the most out of your lessons.
Before any flight/ground training:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Hold a Private Pilots License (PPL)
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- Sign a Rental / Liability Waiver
- Purchase Renters Insurance
- Get any physical or digital items listed below
Before Checkride
The FAA splits training requirements into three sections:
- Aeronautical Knowledge (Book-knowledge)
- Flight Proficiency (Maneuvers & Procedures)
- Aeronautical Experience (Time in Airplane)
Estimated Costs**
COMMERCIAL PILOT
Becoming a Commercial pilot is another challenge, but it also offers the major accomplishment that comes with it! (getting paid for one!) There’s a lot of studying and preparing for the written test and the practical test (checkride), including a minimum of 250 hours of flight time.Â
Before you can begin your journey to becoming a Commercial pilot, there are several fundamental requirements you need to meet. These requirements are set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure all pilots are correctly prepared and qualified in addition to a few personal requirements.
Before any flight/ground training:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- Complete TSA requirements (passport/US ID showing U.S. Citizenship)
- Sign a Rental / Liability Waiver
- Purchase Renters Insurance
- Get any physical or digital items listed below
Before Checkride
The FAA splits training requirements into three sections:
- Aeronautical Knowledge (Book-knowledge)
- Flight Proficiency (Maneuvers & Procedures)
- Aeronautical Experience (Time in Airplane)
Estimated Costs*
*All costs are estimated and change based on student performance and aircraft fuel and maintenance cost.
**Instrument Training doesn’t include the required 50 hours of cross-country PIC (Which is included in the Commercial Rating costs).