Our training schedule is managed by an online tool and mobile app.  You can also schedule flights by phone or working with our instructors.

Each of us are unique as we all learn and retain information differently.  This is largely why there is no blanket hard fast number on the costs of your flight training.  That said here are a few tips to keep your training costs under control.

Consistency – There is a strong connection between the number of times you train each week and your ability to advance through the training efficiently.  If your looking at purely optimizing your training schedule 2-5 (1 hour flight) lessons scheduled each week. This will keep things fresh and you should have some good consistency in the event of a lesson cancelation.   As you advance you will start going over 1 hour, but starting off your brain will become overloaded and you will hit a learning plateau.

• • Written Test Prep – Some instructors suggest you have your written tests completed prior to starting your training.  While this can be good, if you can remember the material and later apply it to the training environment.  Another effective method is to get a jump start on your written test prep by reviewing the syllabus or training plan with your instructor and learning about what topics you should hone in on.  This will help correlating it to the next several lessons and solidifying that knowledge.  The advantage to this is you’ll be able to read, interpret, correlate, and apply this knowledge to the real world.  Now you’re not memorizing, you’re truly learning.
  • Knowing What’s Next – Understand what to focus on with your next lesson is an great way to optimize your learning experience.  At-home review of those topics in one of the FAA sources, YouTube, or other online ground schools will help you be familiar with the content prior to meeting your instructor ask questions, do your lesson and solidify the knowledge/skill.

Absolutely.  As long as you meet the Private Pilot Requirements you can take the Private Pilot Checkride and get your new certificate.

Lessons follow a structured plan aligned to the FAA testing requirements. A typical lesson is a two-hour block that consists of:

1. Briefing. We review the training goals, concepts, and flight planning.
2. Preflight. We assess the pilots’ and aircraft’s readiness for flight. 
3. Flight. We fly to a safe area and practice maneuvers.
4. Debrief. We review progress, where improvements can be made, and plan next steps.

Ideally yes. Consistency is important during initial training, and having one instructor overseeing your training generates better outcomes. Periodically, you may fly with another instructor as a progress check, or to cover schedule gaps.

There are many good resources available. 

For the knowledge test, we have had positive results from Sporty’s Ground School and  Sheppard Air.

Combined with FAA Publications, websites, and YouTube, there is a wealth of information available at your fingertips.

Many students complete their knowledge material before starting flight training.

We have several written exam test centers in the area that you can schedule. 

The FAA offers some great resources here on Sport Pilot requirements.

Specific requirements for eligibility, privileges, and limitations are found in the regulations, 14 CFR Part 61, Subpart J.