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 *$90/$80
• Cessna 172 *$115/$105
• Cessna 172 RG *$150/$140
• Ground & Flight Instruction: $40 per hour

*Indicates our "Best Plan" rates.

Block Time
    This requires a payment of $1500 and reduces your hourly rate by $5 per hour. When the balance reaches $0 another $1500 payment will need to be made to keep the lower rate.

Best Rate Plan
    To receive the best rate plan, requires a initial $300 payment which is non-refundable and is good for one year. Plan renewal cost is $250.00 per year there after.

Minimum Estimated Training Costs: (C152/C172)

• 40 hours of aircraft rental................*$3600/$4600
• 20 hours of Flight Instruction........... $800
• 10 hours of Ground instruction......... $400
• FAA Written Examination.................. $100
• FAA Practical Examination............... $350
• FAA Medical Examination................. $100
• Books................................................. $200
• Headset............................................. $200 +/-
• Renters Insurance............................ $400 +/-
• Minimum Cost : ................................ *$6150/$7150
• Realistic Cost: ................................. $7300 /$8300 Based on National Avg.
  

[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.

   >> Cessna 152 $65.00 per Half-hour.
   >> Cessna 172 $75.00 per Half-hour.

NOTE: All times over a half an hour will be pro-rated at the hourly rate.