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  • Be at least 16 years old to fly Solo

  • Be at least 17 years old to receive your Private Pilot Certificate

  • Read, Speak, Write and understand English

  • Obtain at least a 3rd Class Medical

  • Perform Basic Math: Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Private Pilot License Requirements

Private Pilot License Cost Breakdown

FAA Minimum 40 Hours To Completion​

 

Aircraft Rental (C172)

Dual Flight Instruction

Ground Instruction

Sub-Total Variable Costs

Fixed Cost (See Below)

Estimated Total Cost 40 Hrs. To Completion

*(RENTAL PRICES CAN CHANGE DUE TO THE COST OF FUEL)

Rate

$155

Hours

40

Total

$6200

$75

25

$1875

$75

18

$1500

$9475

$1700

$11,275

Rate

Hours

Total

National Average 65 Hrs. To Completion​

 

Aircraft Rental (C172)

Dual Flight Instruction

Ground Instruction

Sub-Total Variable Costs

Fixed Cost (See Below)

Estimated Total Cost 40 Hrs. To Completion

 *(RENTAL PRICES CAN CHANGE DUE TO THE COST OF FUEL)

$155

65

$10,075

$75

45

$3375

$75

20

$1500

Rate

Hours

Total

$16,550

$1700

$14,950

Fixed Costs​

King School Online Knowledge Course

Pilot Supplies (Charts, Books)

Aviation Medical

Private Pilot Written Exam

Private Pilot Examiner Fee (Varies)

Total Fixed Costs

$200

$150

$150

$300

Approx.

$1700

$900

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