This is where it all begins!  The Private Pilot Rating is the first step to fulfilling your dream of learning to fly!  At Travel Express Aviation, you will learn to fly with a personalized training program taught at your convenience by FAA certified flight instructors.  With a dedicated training schedule, you can achieve this rating in as little as 3 to 4 months!

Following are the average training requirements for earning your private pilot certificate:

• The FAA requires that you must be at least 17 years old to apply for a Private Pilot's License.  However, many people choose to begin training prior to their 17th birthday. 

• 40 - 50 hours total in a Piper Warrior or Archer
  You may train for this rating in other aircraft such as the Cirrus, however, the Piper's are much more cost effect for this purpose.

• 30 hours as dual flight instruction

• 40 hours dual ground instruction

• Estimated total cost of $9000 - $10,000 which includes materials, ground school and written test.

Note Regarding the minimum requirements set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Department of Transportation.  In addition to the age as dictated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Department of Transportation, you must pass a physical and receive a current FAA third-class medical certificate. You must log at least 40 hours of flight time and have at least 20 hours of flight with an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight. You must pass the FAA Private Pilot Airmen Knowledge written test and pass the FAA Private Pilot flight exam.

You will notice that the minimum number of flight hours is 40 but the averages run a bit higher. Keep in mind that those that are more disciplined and regular regarding their flight training will achieve their goals more quickly while those that train less frequently may log more hours to achieve the same goal.