Sunshine Flyers

Earning your Private Pilot's license is an engaging process and requires time and commitment. It is one of the most fulfilling achievements you will ever attain. The Federal Aviation Administration requires that you have at least 40 hours of flight time to earn your pilot's license; however, the national average to become proficient enough to pass the practical test is closer to 65-75 hours. You will also be required to pass a written test. For this you can buy ground school books and study them on your own, you can take an online class, or you can enroll in one of the ground schools that we offer. During your flight training, you will be required to have at least 20 hours of flight instruction with an instructor and at least 10 hours of solo flight. Within this training time, you must log time executing flight maneuvers, flight in reference solely to instrument, night flying, and cross country flight to airports that are 50 nautical miles away or farther. once your flight training is complete, you will take a practical test showing a flight examiner your abilities in the air as well as an oral test wher you will demonstrate your ground school knowledge. We'll take you step by step through the process and once you're done, you'll know it was all worth it. For every expense you will encounter including Ground School, Medical Certificate, miscellaneous supplies, and practical test, we have approximated the cost of your Private Pilot's License to be $13,000.