Private Pilot Training Summary
September 30, 2021
Becoming a Private Pilot gives you the ability to fly within/around public airports, uncompensated, with passengers. It is the first step toward becoming an airline pilot, and/or can serve as an exhilarating hobby. To be eligible to pursue training, an applicant needs to be at least 17 years old, able to read, speak, and understand English. You will also need to obtain a medical certificate and student pilot certificate - items required for solo flight which our instructors can assist with. Once training begins, it revolves around the safety of flight, proper decision making, aircraft control/maneuverability, and navigation, amongst other topics.
Our Private Pilot training course is laid out in three stages to give students structure and set expectations. Each stage is designed to take students through the necessary ground and flight lessons to build a strong foundation, and eventually achieve proficiency and mastery on the ground, and in the air. The amount of time needed to complete each stage will vary based on how much time a student can dedicate to training and studying, as well as weather. Ground lessons and flights alternate initially to optimize efficiency, balance, and to help the student correlate theory and application. The stages include, but are not limited to, the lists of ground and flight tasks below, and are adapted according to the needs of the individual student.
Stage 1
53 lessons (30 ground, 23 flights)
GROUND
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Systems
Weight & Balance
Weather Theory
National Airspace System
Federal Aviation Regulations
Aeronautical Decision Making
FLIGHTS
Introduction to Flying
Normal Takeoffs and Landings
Traffic Pattern Operations
Maneuvers
Emergency Procedures
Stage 2
15 lessons (7 ground, 8 flights)
GROUND
Methods of Navigation
Flight Planning
Pre-Solo Preparation
Pre-Solo Exam
FAA Written Exam (PAR)
FLIGHTS
Solo Flight
Night Flight
Introduction to Cross Country Flying
Stage 3
17 lessons (2 ground, 15 flights)
GROUND
Review of all subjects
Checkride Briefing
FLIGHTS
Performance Takeoffs & Landings
Solo Cross Countries
Mock Checkride
Checkride (Oral Exam & Practical Exam)
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