Angel City Flyers, Inc.

During your training, we teach you to make the best of the technology available in the aircraft without becoming dependent upon it.

The PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE is composed of a number of distinct phases, these include:
1.            Aircraft general handling
2.            First solo
3.            Proficiency development, night operations
4.            Cross country navigation
5.            First Solo Cross Country
6.            Flight Skill Consolidation
7.            Practical Test

It is also necessary to pass a knowledge test prior to taking the practical test.   Study for the knowledge test is a combination of self study (books, CD ROMS, DVD) and class room based training from a flight instructor.

Pilot Knowledge test subject areas

Aircraft Systems and Aerodynamics, Airport, ATC operations, Airspace, Aviation Regulations, Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance, Aeromedical Factors, Weather and Weather Services, Navigation, Navigation Systems and Charts, Cross Country Flight Planning, Single Pilot Cockpit Resource Management.

Prerequisites to Beginning Your Training

1. Read and Write English Language
2. The ability to obtain an FAA third class medical
3. At least 17 years of age at the time of the practical test.

Course Duration

For those who can train on a full time basis, it takes approximately 4 – 5 weeks to complete the Private Pilot Certificate.   Those who can train only twice a week may take up to eight months to complete.   The key to achieving you private pilot certificate in the least time and expense is to fly as often as possible up to a maximum of twice a day, five days a week.

Course Price

Other expenses will include

Books and training materials – approx. $200
Personal flying equipment – minimally $300
Medical – approx. $80
Knowledge test fee – approx. $150
Practical Test Fee approx. $500

If you have any questions regarding this or other courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.