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PRIVATE PILOT

Become a Pilot in no time with our Private Pilot Certification course and soar the skies for leisure, or as the first step into your professional career!

PRIVATE PILOT

Become a Pilot in no time with our Private Pilot Certification course and soar the skies for leisure, or as the first step into your professional career!

PRIVATE PILOT

Become a Pilot in no time with our Private Pilot Certification course and soar the skies for leisure, or as the first step into your professional career!

Attaining the Private Pilot Certification is the very first step into the world of aviation! With quality training and aviation education, become the pilot you are meant to be in no time!

FAA Private Pilot License (certificate) – PPL (A) is a qualification that allows the holder to fly on single-engine land (SEL) aircraft in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) as pilot-in-command (PIC) or co-pilot on aircraft in non-commercial operations without remuneration.

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Steps To Become A Private Pilot

Meet Minimum Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old, must hold a valid class 3 medical certificate, and you must be able to speak, write, and understand English fluently.

Complete Ground Training

You will have a variety of topics and a list of 9 PPL subjects to cover before you start your flight training. With the help of our LIVE online theoretical training classes, you can complete the ground training from wherever you are with no delay! Once you successfully pass the FAA theoretical examination, with a score of at least 70%, you can commence your Flight Training.

Complete Flight Training

Train with qualified, experienced, and certified pilot instructors. Meet the minimum required flight hours by the FAA, where you will learn how to fly under various conditions, solo flights, and cross country flight training. In order to obtain a Private Pilot License, the student must complete a minimum of 35 hours of flight under Part 141 and a minimum of 40 hours of flight under Part 61.

Pass the Check-Ride!

Once you prove your knowledge to your CFI via various tests and knowledge checks, you will be signed off for your final check-ride with an FAA instructor. Passing the check-ride will officiate you as a Private Pilot and you will attain your certification.

What’s included? 

You have the possibility to start with the PPL Theory from the comfort of your home, with our LIVE online classes. Afterward, you shall come to the school to carry out the flight training portion of your course.

This organization of training will decrease the costs of the training, providing you with high-quality theoretical training following the current trends, while allowing you to save on the living costs. Our virtual classroom is set up with the latest technological advancements to ensure a prime level of learning. Students can attend lectures, go through the reading materials, complete assignments, and fulfill their theoretical requirements. 

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Available Courses

  • Private Pilot

Private
Pilot

The theoretical training is conducted via Live Broadcasted classrooms or in-person classes, which includes detailed instructions on classwork and homework assignments, with the full support of our Learning Management System (e-learning).

  • Private Pilot

Instruments Rating

This Rating Extends the privileges of PPL(A) or CPL(A) and allows pilots to fly according to IFR in cloudy weather or any other circumstance of reduced visibility.

  • Private Pilot

Commercial Pilot Certificate

The Commercial Pilot License training is usually one of the last steps in becoming a professional pilot. The Commercial Pilot Certificate is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot in command of an aircraft for compensation or hire, i.e. to get employed as a pilot.

  • Private Pilot

Flight Instructor Certificate

Many pilots wishing to enter professional aviation positions become Flight Instructors in order to gain the necessary experience. The CFI(A) can be obtained in as little as 1-2 months depending on the trainee’s time availability for both theoretical and practical training.

  • Private Pilot

Zero to
CPL

Obtaining a Commercial Pilot Certificate is essential for those planning a career in aviation. The Zero to Commercial Pilot License (0-CPL) Program is designed for students with little to no flying experience and who want to pursue a career in aviation according to FAA regulations.

  • Private Pilot

Accelerated Courses

Accelerated Courses are fast-track programs designed for students who want to complete their training expeditiously. We offer an intense training program for student pilots seeking to train as often as possible and obtain their license in minimum time. The program includes one-on-one flight training and ground instruction.

  • Private Pilot

Zero to 1500 hours

This course is designed for pilots without prior experience. It allows you to complete all the required pilot training modules, as well as the opportunity to build more hours as Flight Instructor with Flying Academy to reach up to 1500 hours of flight time.

  • Private Pilot

Time
Building

Train with qualified, experienced, and certified pilot instructors. Meet the minimum required flight hours by the FAA, where you will learn how to fly under various conditions, solo flights, and cross country flight training. We offer courses under both Part 41 and Part 161 according to the FAA regulations.

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About Us

Our bases are strategically located to satisfy the needs of aviation students around the world. Currently, we operate three bases in the US. In the greater Los Angeles area, Flying Academy is located in Corona and Van Nuys. Not to exclude the east coast, we have an additional base in sunny Miami. Across the pond, we have two bases in the Czech Republic (Prague and Brno) and Bad Voslau, Austria (just outside of Vienna). 

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