• Completion of your High School diploma or equivalent
There will be many "firsts" on your way to the Private Pilot
License - first flight, first
radio communication, your first solo flight and landing, first
solo cross country ... the
sense of achievement and satisfaction is equal to none.
At Academy of Aviation, we operate both G1000® and traditionally
equipped airplanes. Flying
the Skyhawk G1000® is an experience of its own and you will most
definitely feel on the
cutting edge of what General Aviation has to offer.
You have two training path options for completing your
Private Pilot License Course:
Part 141 or Part 61. The table below simplifies the
requirements of each:
| Flight Experience (minimums)
|
Part 61 |
Part 141 |
| Total Time |
40 |
35 |
| Solo Flight Time |
10 |
5 |
| Solo Cross Country |
5 |
3 |
| Dual Instruction |
20 |
20 |
| Night Flying |
3 |
3 |
| Cross Country |
3 |
3 |
| Instrument Instruction |
3 |
3 |
| Cross Country Distances |
1 flight 100 nm distance |
1 flight 100nm distance |
| Take Off/Landings Night |
10 full stop |
10 full stop |
| 60 days prior to flight Test
|
3 |
3 |
What’s the difference between the two paths of
training?
Part 141 Private Pilot course training syllabi have been evaluated
by the FAA and follow a
strict protocol. Both the student and the flight schools must adhere
exactly to what the FAA has
approved so there are no variations in training. The benefit, you
can obtain your FAA Private
Pilot License in fewer hours, which means shorter training time and
less money.
Part 61 Private Pilot courses, in comparison, are simply more
flexible in how the training is
conducted but have a higher flight hour requirement. It should also
be noted that some airlines
and Civil Aviation Authorities in other countries require Part 141
training, so make sure you
discuss your overall aviation career goals with our Admissions Team
for guidance. You can read
the FAA Federal Aviation
Regulations for Part 61 and Federal Aviation Regulations for Part 141 in
depth if you really want to
understand the differences.
What AOA offers to your advantage:
Cessna Pilot
Center with glass cockpit and traditionally equipped
airplanes.
FAA Part 141 approved training at all locations.
Full motion G1000®
flight simulator.
A mix of airspace - both student friendly and highly
professional.
Rental prices for your time building.
Always available and well serviced airplanes.
Private Pilot License Course Duration
Academy of Aviation prides itself in offering accelerated Private
Pilot License training for
quick and efficient completion of your Private Pilot Course. How
fast you finish is simple math.
If you can take your checkride in 35-40 hours, and you fly 5-6 hours
per week, you could finish
in as little as 6 weeks. Of course, you have to study hard, pass
your FAA written exam, and
dedicate yourself to learning for optimal results, but your progress
is up to you. Not everyone
is on a career path to work for an airline, and we are happy to
accommodate busy work or school
committments with flexible scheduling.
What Can I Do with a Private Pilot License?
A FAA Private Pilot License allows you to fly throughout the United
States and even
internationally when you comply with the foreign country’s
regulations. As a Private Pilot, you
can carry passengers for fun but you can’t offer paid flight
services. You can recoup operating
expenses such as fuel and tie down fees from your passengers, but
you cannot charge them for the
flight. Completion of your Private Pilot License grants you the
privilege of flying anywhere
under 18,000 feet, during the day and night, and the luxury of
flying instead of sitting in
highway traffic for business or vacation. Your only real
restrictions are clouds and weather.
Inclement weather that restricts your visibility, such as dense fog
or heavy rain, should be
avoided until you complete your Instrument Rating. With the
additional Instrument and
Multi-engine ratings, you will be able to fly in most conditions
that airline pilots do.
Private Pilot Training Details
During your Private Pilot Training, you will learn about airspace,
how an aircraft works, how to
perform basic maneuvers, radio communications with Air Traffic
Control, takeoff procedures --
and more importantly, how to land the aircraft, even in emergency
situations. Like every
successful pilot before you, it all begins with theoretical
learning. Complete your ground
school hours online or in a classroom setting with Academy of
Aviation.
Take advantage of simulator training to practice at a reduced cost.
Make mistakes on the ground,
learn from them, and try it again without the fear of being in the
air. Listen to ATC
communication as often as you can and practice your own responses.
If English is your second
language, Academy of Aviation uses simulator time to not only
practice your flying skills, but
role play with your Instructor as ATC. Once you and your Flight
Instructor are feeling confident
with your performance in the simulator you’re ready for the
aircraft.
You will complete the required minimum practical training as
outlined in the Part 141 or Part 61
table above in preparation for your check ride. A huge training
milestone will be your first
solo flight, where you will have your first chance to fly by
yourself. Your Flight Instructor
will ensure you have mastered the necessary theoretical and
practical skills necessary to pass
your check ride with a designated FAA examiner, and will provide you
with an endorsement for
your Private Pilot License check ride to be scheduled.
The check ride consists of a verbal/oral exam in which you are asked
questions about your
theoretical knowledge, and a flight exam to assess your skill level.
You will be immediately
notified if you have passed your Private Pilot License check ride or
if you need to re-take a
portion after some more practice. At Academy of Aviation, we
maintain a 92% first-time pass rate
for Private Pilot Course checkrides. You will be issued a printed
temporary Private Pilot
License until your physical card license is processed by the FAA and
shipped to you in the
mail.
