Private Pilot call 423-748-3188 or 423-307-8097

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 Learning  to fly is one of life's great adventures.  For more and more  Americans  today, flying an airplane is one of life's greatest  pleasures. This is  your opportunity and invitation to begin the  adventure of a lifetime.  The Flying Service can help you meet  your goal to become a pilot. 

 Whether  you want to be a weekend flyer or prepare for a new career this  is  where we all begin. The Private Pilot Certificate is the foundation  for  all of your adventure in aviation. This Certificate can be earned in   any of our aircraft, but in order to make your training successful and   efficient we typically stick to our single engine trainers, the  reliable  and trusted Cessna 150/172  

17 Years of age or older (No Minimum age to Start Training!)

40 hours of total flight experience that include

            20 Hours of flight instruction 

            10 Hours of solo flight time

Pass FAA private pilot written exam

Pass FAA private pilot checkride

Pass FAA medical exam

A Full List of Requirements Can Be Found in FAR 61 

40 Hours of aircraft rental "  Shown with Rates updated on 12/19/23"

   Cessna 150 Rate $145.00 x 40hrs= $5,800.00

   Cessna 172 Rate $185.00 x 40hrs= $7,400.00

20 Hours of flight instruction 

   Rate $45.00 x 20hrs= $900

Total  Cessna 150=$6,700.00

              Cessna 172=$8,300.00

Each  customer is unique, so overall cost of earning a private pilot   certificate will vary. Training cost is directly tied to completion  time  because instruction and aircraft rental are billed by the hour. We  do not offer fixed-price “guaranteed” training programs. 

(This  break down of cost only includes basic FAA flight training requirements  and does not  include additional flight training, aircraft rental for  your check ride, FAA exams, ground instruction, supplies, and other  associated cost.)

Based  on realistic completion times rather than FAA minimums, you should   plan to spend $8,000 to $14,000 to become a private pilot, and you may  spend more or less. 

 Please Call 

Morristown Airport Office  423-748-3188 or 423-307-8097

Tri-Cities Airport Office 423-279-0865

24 Hour Contact Number 423-748-3188

Q: What is a realistic amount of time to obtain a Private Pilots License?

A:   While it is possible to take the private pilot exam with only 40 hours  of flight time we find it is more common to take between 55-85hours.

Q: What can I do as a Private Pilot?

A:  In short as a private pilot you can fly personal/private aircraft for  your pleasure and business needs both in the United States and outside  the United States

Q: What other cost could I expect? 

A:  Some examples of additional cost to expect include FAA Written test,  FAA Designated Examiners fee, Charts, Study Guides/Books, Flight  Planning Tools, additionally many students chose to use an Ipad,  Personal Headset, Flight Bag, and Other Equipment/Supplies/Fees 

Q: What is needed to be eligible for a private pilots license?

A: To be eligible for a private pilot certificate in an airplane, you must:

1. Be at least 17 years old by the time of the practical test (checkride)
2. Possess a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or recreational pilot certificate
3. Possess at least a third-class medical certificate
4. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English   language. If you are unable to meet one of these requirements due to   medical reasons, the FAA may issue a private pilot certificate with   limitations that are necessary for safe operation
5. Complete ground training or a home study course covering the required aeronautical knowledge areas
6. Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test
7. Complete flight training and meet the aeronautical experience requirements
8. Pass the Private Pilot Practical Test (checkride)

Q: What is the flight experience needed?

A:  

You  must log a minimum of 40 total hours of flight time. The time is   divided between flying with an instructor (“dual”) and flying alone   (“solo”) as follows:

1. Minimum 20 hours of flight training including at least:      
   1. 3 hours of cross-country flight training
   2. 3 hours of night flight training including:          
      1. One night cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance
      2. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop at night (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport
   3. 3 hours of instrument training (control and maneuvering solely by reference to instruments) including:          
      1. Straight and level flight
      2. Constant airspeed climbs and descents
      3. Turns to a heading
      4. Recovery from unusual flight attitudes
      5. Radio communications
      6. The use of navigation systems/facilities and radar services
   4. 3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical  test  (checkride), performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from  the  month of the test
2. Minimum 10 hours of solo flight time including at least:      
   1. 5 hours solo cross-country time
   2. One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nautical miles  total  distance, with full-stop landings at three points, and one  segment with  more than 50-nauticals straight-line distance between  takeoff and  landing locations
   3. 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop (with each landing   involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an   operating control tower
3. The remaining 10 hours may be dual or solo.

The minimum training times in the  regulations are just that –  minimums – and a more realistic average  time to complete a private pilot  certificate is anywhere from 55 to 85  flight hours. Completion time  varies based on how often you train, how  quickly you learn, how well you  study at home, etc. We recommend you  schedule at least one session per  week, with two or three being more  ideal for making steady progress and  completing the program in fewer  hours.

There is no deadline to  complete a private pilot certificate. It can  be earned in less than a  month or over a span of many years. Typically,  students take three  months to a year to earn a private pilot  certificate.