Private Pilot Flight Lessons

Do you want to become a pilot?
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What do you need to start flight lessons?

You can start to learn to fly with us anytime! We will arrange a flight training lesson schedule that fits your requirements.

We offer our pilot training courses on weekdays, weekends, holidays or anything in between. There are no prerequisites, simply arrange for your first flight lesson and onward and start pursuing your dream. No prepayments needed, pay as you go!

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How much does Flight School Cost?

We make it transparent and achievable as possible, pay as you go, no commitments, expert Instruction.

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Top-Tech Simulators

Experience Cutting-Edge Flight Simulation Technology

Our training program incorporates the latest BATD flight simulators, ensuring that you gain hands-on experience in a safe environment. These advanced tools enhance your learning, allowing you to master essential skills before taking to the skies, and reduces total cost.

It Begins with One Flight

Join our flight school and soar to new heights! Start with a Discovery Flight.

‍Private Pilot additional information

Find answers to your questions about our Private Pilot Certificate.


How much does a Private Pilot License cost?

- The cost of the private pilot license depends on many factors. The airplane you choose to learn to fly in, this alone can change your cost up to $3,000. The total cost estimate ranges from $15,000 to $18,000, this is one of the (many) reasons.

- How many instruction hours you require. Studying ahead and completing your homework will help you keep the cost down but there is no doubt, the most talented students will tend to complete their training quicker.

- How well you study and how talented you are (and therefore how many instruction hours you require). Joining a good flight school can help you finish your training in budget and on time.

- We use flight simulators extensively to reduce your flight training cost overall.- The time frame is a factor as well (learning to fly in a shorter time span is more effective and thus more efficient financially).

Please keep in mind your progress and completion time (and therefore your training cost) much depends on your talent, enthusiasm and your study habits.

Knowledge Test

The FAA computer multiple choice testing fee currently is $175, paid directly to the test center. You will prepare for this exam using our online video based ground school. The test consists of 60 questions and you will have plenty of time to complete it.

Final Flight Test

Never too early to find out that the actual final FAA flight test fee is currently $1000. Paid directly to your friendly FAA examiner. Your flight instructor will prepare you for this exam which consists of a ground (oral) and flight portion.

Starting Flight Training

You can start to learn to fly with us anytime. Flight training is paid as you go, there is no need for advance payments. Once you have established a set schedule we will help you make a plan to complete the training efficiently.

Books and Equipment

Our online video training package is $299 including the online ground school and online test prep software. Misc. equipment, manuals and charts about another $150. We recommend getting this kit right away and start preparing for your lessons.

TSA Authorization

In case you are not a US citizen, the US government agency TSA requires additional processing. Please let us know if this applies and we can help you with this.

Training Times

Any time during daylight hours, any day, weekends, holidays. We are very flexible and you can arrange a schedule to suit your requirements. If you consider accelerating your training schedule to several times per week or even every day, you need to accelerate your study effort accordingly.

How do I get a commercial pilot certificate?

‍Commercial Pilot Certificate Prerequisites

240 Hours Total Flight Time (to reach 250 during the program)

100 Hours PIC (pilot in command). Flight Time, which includes at least: 50 hours in airplanes, 50 hours in cross-country flight of which 10 hours must be in airplanes.

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Explore our complete range of Flight School Courses

Explore our flight training programs, from Commercial Aviation courses to Instrument Ratings, or even start with a Discovery Flight.

FAQs

Flight School Additional Information

The cost of your flight school training is affected by a lot of factors

Factors that influence your flight training cost:
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- The airplane you choose to learn to fly in
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- The number of instruction hours you require
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- Your study habits and natural aptitude (this affects how many
instruction hours you’ll need)
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- Our use of flight simulators, which help reduce your total flight training cost
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- Your chosen time frame — learning to fly in a shorter period is often more efficient and cost-effective
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- Please keep in mind: your progress, completion time, and overall cost depend greatly on your talent, enthusiasm, and how consistently you study.

Knowledge Test

The FAA computer multiple choice testing fee for each of the flight academy tests is currently is $175, paid directly to the test center. You will prepare for the exams using our online video based ground school. The tests consists of 60 questions and you will have plenty of time to complete it.

Starting the Flight Academy

You can start with us anytime. Our flight academy offers training with "pay as you go", there is no need for advance payments. Once you have established a set schedule we will help you make a plan to complete the training efficiently.

TSA Authorization

In case you are not a US citizen, the US government agency TSA requires additional processing. Please let us know if this applies and we can help you with this.

Medical Exam

You will want to go for a first class medical exam to make sure there are no obstacles in the way. The FAA publishes a list of approved aviation medical examiners. You won't need this certification right away but it is wise to get this done early in the training.

Training Times

Any time during daylight hours, any day, weekends, holidays. We are very flexible and you can arrange a schedule to suit your requirements. If you consider accelerating your training schedule to several times per week or even every day, you need to accelerate your study effort accordingly.

Final Flight Test

The final FAA flight test fee is currently $1000, paid directly to your friendly FAA examiner. Your flight instructor will prepare you for this exam which consists of a ground (oral) and flight portion.

Flight School Books & Equipment

Our online video training package is $299 including the online ground school and online test prep software. Misc. equipment, manuals and charts about another $150. We recommend getting this kit right away and start preparing for your lessons.

Still have questions?

We would be delighted to answer them!