The private pilot certificate is the most sought after pilot license of all. Private pilots with this rating can fly aircraft weighing up to 12,500 lbs. and can fly anywher in the United States and in many foreign countries as well. In as little as 40 hours you are traveling to destinations and the envy of your friends, unless of course they are your passengers. To obtain the Private Pilot Certification highly recommend to budget for the following:
30 Hours with an approved expert Flight Instructor
10 Hours of Solo Flight
25 Hours of Ground Training
FAA Written Test
FAA Practical Test (Checkride – Flight Test)
Upgrading your private license with the additional Instrument Rating is a fun and rewarding challenge. Our Instructors have flown in the real world of hard IFR as professional pilots with Icing, turbulence and thunderstorm experience, and not only have the experience but can teach it and teach it well.