Private Pilot Training

Obtaining a private pilot certificate allows you to fly cross-country with passengers in visual weather conditions, day or night.

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Simple Pricing

Our pricing structure is simple! We charge hourly rates for our private pilot, commercial pilot and agriculture aviation programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old must you be to attain a Private Pilot’s license?

According to the FAA, in order to first solo a single-engine aircraft, you must be 16 years of age. In order to sit for your private pilot check ride with a FAA-certified Designated Pilot Examiner, you must be 17 years old.

Do you have planes for rent?

We do! We have low wings (Piper Warrior), high wings (Cessna 182) and tailwheel airplanes (Piper PA-12) available to rent. Give us a call to reserve a plane!

What does it mean for a plane to be rented “wet” or “dry”?

These terms refer to whether the cost of the fuel is included in the cost per hour of the plane. For instance, $200/hour dry, would mean you pay a per hour rate of $200 for the plane and then the cost of the fuel would be an additional charge.

What do I have to purchase to get started?

As little or as much as you want! One thing you really shouldn’t be without is a student logbook. This keeps up with all of your cumulative flight hours, what was taught during the lesson and, of course, eventual endorsements from your instructors. These can be purchased as part of our Gleim Student Pilot Kits or purchased from numerous sources online.

What is the cost to rent a plane per hour?

Our Warriors cost $160/hour “wet” to rent and Cessna-182 will cost $180/hour “dry”.

What is a Discovery Flight and what does it cost?

A Discovery Flight is a wonderful way to introduce new students to aviation! These flights include a full, 30-minute lesson with one of our experienced flight instructors where you take the controls and fly the plane! Of course, our instructors have their hands and feet on the controls, as well, so your safety is insured.

How much does each lesson cost?

The cost per lesson will vary depending on how much time you are actually flying the plane or receiving ground instruction. The cost of the plane is $160/hour wet and the instructor cost is $70/hour. So, a lesson that lasts 1.2 hours will cost $228.80.