LEARNING TO FLY
As with everything in life that is truly worthwhile, training to become a pilot requires a certain investment of time and money. Rest assured. We'll walk and support you through the process.
Interested to see what flying is all about? Give us a call to request a "Discovery Flight"! You and a highly-qualified FAA Certified Flight Instructor will take an approximately 30-60 minute-long flight to familiarize you with the airplane, the airport, and the general awe of taking the controls for the first time!
If you choose to continue with training after your discovery flight, you'll receive all of the materials and textbooks you'll need, and your instructor will even make the first entry of many in your logbook (the discovery flight DOES count towards your flight training!).
As soon as possible, you'll want to get your aviation medical certificate. This routine medical exam is a head-to-toe check of your general health which can be completed by a FAA Medical Examiner in the area. There are few health limitations to earning your pilot certificate. For specific questions regarding health and flying, talk to your flight instructor or medical examiner.
Believe it or not, you'll be flying the airplane solo before you have your actual certificate! Once your instructor feels you are ready, you will take your first solo flight.
After your solo flight, you will now gain experience as you expand upon everything you learned prior to your first solo flight, both with an instructor and on your own. Typically, students end up flying between 40 and 70 hours, about half of which is solo.
After reading through the textbook, and going over the material with your instructor, it is time to take your written exam. Don't stress over it; you’ve been learning as you go. You'll do fine!
After passing your written test (told you it was easy!), you'll spend 3-4 more hours with your instructor going over questions you've missed on your written test, and practicing maneuvers for the checkride. When your instructor decides you’re ready, you’ll meet with an FAA-designated examiner for an oral and flight exam. Your extensive flight and ground training will fully prepare you to ace your check ride and earn your pilot’s certificate.
Interested?
Feel free to provide your contact information below, and a Instructor or Director will contact you shortly to answer any questions you may have!
Begin the Journey
Your first flight will lead to a journey of a lifetime. The sky awaits you.
