Private Pilot Course

The FAA requirements for a Private Pilot are:

• Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test
• Obtain at least a third-class medical
• Log at least 40 hours of flight that includes at least 20 hours of flight training from an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight training in the areas of operation for a private pilot and include at least-
• 3 hours of cross-country
• 3 hours of night flight training that includes-
• One cross country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance; and
• 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop
• 3 hours of flight training on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments
• 10 hours of solo flight time consisting of at least-
• 5 hours of solo cross-country
• 1 solo cross-country flight of 150 mautical miles total distance, with full-stop landings at three points, and once segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of more than 50 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and
• 3 takeoffs and three landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower
• Pass the FAA practical test

All costs are approximations and not guaranteed. As some of our aircraft feature wet rates and others feature dry rates, course costs can vary widely. Although the FAA minimums must be met, it may be necessary to fly additional hours to become proficient in all the required maneuvers.  Because of this, The Flight School programs incorporate a 10 hour buffer in both aircraft rental and flight instruction.

The following is a list of publications and supplies that will be required for the private pilot program. These may be purchased from The Flight School.

• Airplane Flying Handbook
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
• FAR/AIM
• Private Pilot Syllabus
• Private Pilot Test Prep
• Aircraft Checklist and Maneuvers Manual
• Oral Exam Guide
• Practical Test Standards
• E6B Flight Computer (Mechanical)
• Plotter
• Headset
• Kneeboard
• Logbook
• Fuel Gauge
• Fuel Sampler
• Sectional (DFW)
• Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD) (South Central)