Congratulations on taking your first step to becoming a Private Pilot. This is an investment that lasts a lifetime, your license never expires. It is license to learn, to explore, it’s a personal achievement that few have attained. There are only 160,890 private pilots in the USA as of 2021. We are passionate about aviation and have an excellent track record of producing safe and proficient pilots. Welcome to our incredible community. Below we have outlined the eligibility requirements and average costs associated with this course. We are here to make your dream a reality.
Private Pilot Eligibility
✈ 16 Years of Age to Solo
✈ 17 Years of Age for License
✈ Must obtain FAA Medical Certificate
✈ Must be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
Next Steps
✈ Attend a Ground School or Self Study Program
✈ Schedule 2-3 lessons per week (we fly in New England after all and the weather changes hourly). We suggest two-hour block lessons to maximize best learning practices.
Privileges
✈ Fly Day or Night in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Conditions
✈ Carry Passengers
✈ Rent our Single Engine Airplanes
Flight Experience (minimum requirements)
40 hours of flight
The instrument rating is the natural next step after your private pilot certificate (PPL) allowing you to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). Whether you are looking to become a professional pilot or are just a weekend adventurer, this rating adds a level of safety and competence to fly in IMC. Being New Englanders, this rating is a must! You never know when weather can change.
Privileges
✈ Operate as Pilot-In-Command in Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Requirements
Flight Experience
40 Hours of actual or simulated instrument time
Like the instrument rating, a commercial certificate is beneficial for both career-oriented pilots as well as hobbyists. The commercial training refines a pilot’s skills, resulting in more precise flying. This inevitably adds an extra level of safety for the pilot and his / her passengers. Perhaps the greatest benefit of this certificate is the ability to fly for hire (receive compensation for flying).
Commercial (14CFR61.121)
General
✈ Must be 18 Years of Age
✈ Must obtain FAA Medical Certificate
✈ Must be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
Aeronautical knowledge
Procedures for operating within the National Airspace System; and Procedures for flight and ground training for lighter-than-air ratings.
Flight proficiency
Areas of operation. For an airplane category rating with a single-engine class rating:
Flight Experience
✈ Hold an Instrument rating. Can be done with a Private but very limited.
✈For an airplane single-engine rating. Except as provided in paragraph (i) of this section, a person who applies for a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane category and single-engine class rating must log at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least:
✈ 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in airplanes.
✈ 20 hours of training on the areas of operation listed in §61.127(b)(1) of this part that includes at least
✈ 10 hours of solo flight time in a single engine airplane or 10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a single engine airplane with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (a)(2) of this section), on the areas of operation listed under §61.127(b)(1) that include
Generating an accurate estimated cost of obtaining a commercial certificate is a daunting task, primarily due to the fact that candidates typically have varied levels of experience. This estimate assumes that the candidate holds an instrument rating and is within close range of the 250-hour total time requirement. “Feel free to call us to discuss your individual circumstance.
We would be happy to create a plan to suit your individual needs.
See current estimated worksheet.
Estimated Cost breakdown (pdf)
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