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Whether
you are just beginning flight training, or finally getting around
to finishing your ratings, ATA can help you achieve your goals.
Our staff of highly qualified instructors will provide the training
and guidance necessary to become a fully certificated Private Pilot.
The flight training and additional requirements for the certificate
are as follows:
40 Hours Total Flight Time
20 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction
10 Hours of Ground Instruction
10 Hours of Solo Flight
8 Hours of Cross-Country Flight
3 Hours of Night Flight
3 Hours of Instrument Training
It is important to note that these are the MINIMUM training requirements
to apply for the Private Pilot certificate. More time may be required
to attain the necessary proficiency prior to your FAA Private Pilot
practical examination. The national average is 70 to 80 hours.
FAA Requirements to Become a Private Pilot:
Be at least 17 years old.
Pass the FAA written examination.
Receive Instructor's endorsement.
Pass the FAA practical test.
Be able to Read, Speak & Understand the English Language.
>> For complete
details download FAA word doc.
Instruction & Aircraft Costs per hour (With Fuel)
Cessna 152 *$80/$70
Cessna 172 *$105/$95
Cessna 172 RG *$140/$130
Ground & Flight Instruction: $40 per hour
*Indicates our "Best Plan" rates.
Best
Rate Plan
This requires a payment of $1200 and reduces your hourly rate by
$5 per hour. When the balance reaches $0 another $1200 payment will
need to be made to keep the lower rate.
Block
Time
To receive the best rate plan, requires a initial $300 payment
which is non-refundable
Minimum Estimated Training Costs: (C152/C172)
40 hours of aircraft rental................*$3200/$4200
20 hours of Flight Instruction........... $800
10 hours of Ground instruction......... $400
FAA Written Examination.................. $80
FAA Practical Examination............... $200
FAA Medical Examination................. $80
Books................................................. $200
Headset............................................. $200 +/-
Renters Insurance............................ $400
Minimum Cost : ................................ $5560/$6560
Realistic Cost: ................................. $6700 /$7800
[If you fly at least twice a week, read all your
assignments and are prepared for class and flight it is not unreasonable
to see the final cost fall between the minimum and realistic figures
shown.]
Flight
Simulator
>> $80/Hr includes PCATD and instructor. Instructor must
be present to log time
>> $40 / hr. for PCATD; $40 / hr. instructor rate.
Discovery
Flights
Not sure flying is for you? Sign up for a discovery flight and you
will receive your 1st flight lesson. This will include a brief ground
school and a review of the flight controls while in the cockpit.
You will start the engine, taxi to the runway, take off, fly around
the area and land under an instructor’s supervision.
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Cessna 152 $55.00 per Half-hour.
>> Cessna 172 $70.00 per Half-hour.
NOTE: All times over a half an hour will be pro-rated at
the hourly rate.
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