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Airplane Pilot Certification Information


Learning to Fly

Welcome to the world of aviation! Either you have already gotten a taste of flying with an introductory flight and now want more, or you have no prior flight experience, but your desire and commitment to learn has led you here! Now you want to know, what’s next?

Step 1 – Recreational Certificate
The next step is to earn your Recreational Flying Certificate. Many pilots who enjoy flying choose to obtain a Recreational Flying Certificate. It is designed for individuals who primarily want to fly for fun, and do not want to bother with the additional training required to obtain a Private Certificate. You may make short solo flights that are within 50 miles of the airport where you received instruction. You are permitted to fly anytime during the day, and may carry one passenger at a time (although you may not charge a fee.). You may not fly at night, or into airports that require air traffic control communication. Your Recreational Certificate will open up a whole new world for you, and you will meet many new friends who share your love of aviation.


Airplane Pilot Certification Information
Airplane Pilot Certification Information
Airplane Pilot Certification Information


Step 2 – Private Certificate

If you choose to obtain the additional training, you may continue and receive your Private Certificate. This will allow you more freedom as a pilot. You may fly at night, and carry as many passengers as is legal for the aircraft that you fly. You may not charge your passengers, but you may split expenses for the flight. You may fly virtually anywhere, as long as you follow all the rules and guidelines imposed by the FAA.

Step 3 – Commercial Certificate
If your passion for aviation cannot be satisfied as a Private Pilot, you may want to consider a career in aviation. If you would like to proceed with your training, you may obtain a Commercial Certificate. A Commercial Certificate will entitle you to all the privileges of a Private Certificate, but will also allow you to charge a fee for your services.


It takes approximately 35-60 hours of flight time to obtain your Recreational and/or Private Flight Certificate, and about the same amount of ground training. This varies according to the student. Safety is the number one priority, so your instructor must be confident that you have mastered everything necessary for you to safely fly on your own before you will earn your Certificate.

You’ve taken the first step toward becoming a pilot…
...now all that is left is for you to do
is follow through with what you started!

Our customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you in beginning your journey into the incredible world of aviation!

 


 

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