Private Pilot is the first certificate you achieve when becoming a pilot. Broken Down, here is what you can expect: -40 Hours minimum required (national average is 74 hours) -10 hours of total solo flight time, 5 of which must be solo cross country time. One cross country must be 150nm total distance -3 hours of night time training. One 100nm night cross country flight along with 10 takeoff and landings -3 hours of instrument training -3 takeoff and landings at a towered airport -3 hours of training, within 2 calendar months, for your Checkride We recommend flying 3 times a week to achieve your Private within a 4-6 month time frame, if not sooner. This is a rough estimate, things that can interfere with your training are weather, maintenance, or simply, life itself. We've had students complete below the average time it takes and some that take longer, it simply depends on your commitment and dedication to getting your training completed! Cost $14,000-$16,000 - Lively Aviation is a flight school in Cleburne (near Fort Worth) and Stephenville, Texas. With a dedicated team of seasoned instructors, we passionately develop proficient aviators, instilling confidence and professionalism. Our personalized approach adapts to each student's aspirations, ensuring safety and excellence. At Lively Aviation, dreams take flight, reaching new heights with every lesson, as students discover the exhilaration of aviation and make their aspirations a reality.

Prerequisites Required

Applicants need to meet standards in three separate areas to qualify for FAA pilot certificates: Flight experience, Flight skill, and Theoretical understanding. You must be at least 16 years old to start training and 17 years old to receive the license. Additionally, you need to be able to read, speak, write, and understand English fluently and pass an FAA medical examination. The first step to becoming a private pilot is to obtain a student pilot certificate, pass an aviation medical examiner's check, and choose an FAA-approved flight training school for your ground school training and flight hours. It's also recommended to familiarize yourself with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Airport(s)

KCPT - Cleburne Regional Airport (near Fort Worth) KSEP - Stephenville Clark Regional Airport

Total Flight time (Hours Dual Instruction, Ground Instruction, etc)

According to the FAA, you need a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, which includes at least 20 hours of instructional flight time with an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight time. However, the average student typically requires around 75 hours of flight time to get their license.

Pricing Notes

The cost of obtaining a private pilot license typically ranges from $14,000 to $16,000. This estimate includes various expenses such as ground school fees, flight training costs, instructor fees, and the rental of aircraft for training purposes. Your actual costs may be higher or lower, depending on your aptitude and effort.

Session Breakdown

-40 Hours minimum required (national average is 74 hours) -10 hours of total solo flight time, 5 of which must be solo cross country time. One cross country must be 150nm total distance -3 hours of night time training. One 100nm night cross country flight along with 10 takeoff and landings -3 hours of instrument training -3 takeoff and landings at a towered airport -3 hours of training, within 2 calendar months, for your Checkride