Private Pilot Flight Requirements;14cfr 61.109
40 hours total flight time, including:
- 20 hours instruction from a CFI
- 3 hours instruction in last 60 days
- 3 hours cross-country instruction
- 3 hours instrument instruction
- 3 hours night instruction
- 10 hours solo
- 5 hours solo cross-country
Additional Requirements
- 1 cross-country flight of at least 100 nm
- 10 take-offs and full stop landings in the traffic pattern
- 3 legs with full stop landings, 1 leg at least 50 nm, straight line
- 3 full stop take0offs and landings in the traffic pattern at an airport with an operating Control Tower
- Must pass written test, grade of 70% or better
- Pass Third Class Airman's Physical Exam
- Pass oral & flight test given by FAA examiner
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Sample Costs
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40 hours aircraft rental
- Cessna 150 (2-seat) @ $75/hour
- Cessna 172 (4-seat) @ $88/hour
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| 20 hours flight instruction from CFI |
$640
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| 10 hours ground instruction + pre/post flight briefings |
$210
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| Private Pilot Flight Kit |
$200
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| Aeronautical charts/publications |
$15
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| Total minimum cost w/Cessna 150 |
$3,725
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| Total minimum cost w/Cessna 172 |
$4,245
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Other Fees (not charged by Advanced Air)
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| Third Class Physical |
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| FAA Written Exam (LaserGrade) |
$100
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FAA examiner's fee
(oral & flight test) |
$150-$310
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