Part 61 Training
20 Hours Dual
20 Hours Solo
20 Hours Ground
Flight Bag w/ Books
Aviation Headset
Charts and Supplies
FAA Written Exam
FAA Checkride
Total Price
*Does not include the cost of Fuel. Current Price is $5.45 per gallon and this aircraft uses around 7-8 gallons per hour.
Part 141 Training
24 Hours Dual
11 Hours Solo
35 Hours Ground
Flight Bag w/ Books
Aviation Headset
Charts and Supplies
FAA Written Exam
FAA Checkride
Instrument
Part 141 Training
35 Hours Dual
35 Hours Ground
Flight Bag w/ Books
Charts and Supplies
FAA Written Exam
FAA Checkride
*Instrument
Part 61 Training
10 Hours Dual Simulator
5 Hours Dual Aircraft
10 Hours Ground
Flight Bag w/ Books
Charts and Supplies
FAA Written Exam
FAA Checkride
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What is Part 61 or 141 Training? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) uses a set of regulations called the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's). If you were to stack all the volumes of the FAR's in a room, and go over to the stack that contains chapter 61, read it, it will tell you how to become pilot. Now if you here someone say that they are in a 141 flight school, imagine the above, but look at chapter 141. It tells you how to become a flight school. If you do you Private Pilot training at a 141 school, the prices and charges are a little different.
What is dual? Dual is when you are with an instructor in the aircraft. In order to apply for the Private Pilot Certificate you must have logged a total of 20 hours dual flight training. Of this 20 hours you must log; 3 hours cross country (X-C) flight training, 3 hours night flight training which consists of 1 X-C flight over 100 nm total distance and 10 take off's and landings in the traffic pattern, 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments (2.5 of this you can do on the simulator), and 3 hours of flight training within the 60 days prior to the practical test (Checkride).
What is Solo? Solo is defined as flight of the aircraft with only one person. This means you!! You must log 10 hours of solo flying to include 5 hours of X-C solo flight consisting of 1 solo X-C flight of at least 150 nautical miles distance with 3 points (Airports) and one segment of at least 50 nautical miles between takeoff and landing. You must also have logged 3 take off and landings at an airport with an operating control tower.
So Why 40 Hours? If you only have to log 20 hours of dual and 10 hours of solo, where does the other 10 hours come in to play? The FAA has determined that an applicant should have a minimum of 40 hours to be proficient enough to operate an aircraft. Most applicants fly the other 10 hours solo, whereas some need the other 10 hours for instruction in weak areas. Take you pick!
Why Do I Need Ground School? You don't! You can actually do a home study course!! As long as you can show the instructor that you know the material required for the FAA practical exam, you can save over $600. You will still need to spend a little time with the instructor in preparation for your examination. Also, "at home" study courses can run as much a $500, so chose wisely based on your learning skills.
What is a Flight Bag w/ Books? At CSG Aviation, we use the Jeppesen® brand of text books to teach the material. Our package is the 141 course, item #JS302009. It currently retails for $249.00. We include a Pilot Information Manual (some call this a POH) for the aircraft you will be flying and a kneeboard in your kit which brings the price up to $299.00. You save $20 this way. You can use you own books if you have them, just get with your instructor and let him/her know what you have.
Do I Have to Have a Headset to Fly? No. Originally, pilots flew without the assistance of headsets. They would use a speaker that was mounted in the airplane to hear the call of other pilots and of air traffic control (ATC). The problem here is that some communication over the speaker was unreadable and pilots would not here the communication that was needed to fly safely. After all, the flight deck is a very noisy environment. So, headset usage improves safety. Headsets range from around $89 to top of the line at $999. We have many models to choose from in our showroom located within the lobby.
What Type of Charts and Supplies Do I Need? You will need to buy two types of publications for your course, an Airport Facility Directory (AFD) and a Sectional. The AFD is a listing of airports by state. It shows all the information needed about an airport you might fly to. The Sectional is basically a flying map. It shows everything about aviating. Its like looking down from the plane and seeing what's on the ground.
What is the FAA Written Examination? To obtain your private pilot certificate, you will need to pass three examinations; a written, an oral and a practical (flying the plane). The written exam is taken on a computer and is supervised by a proctor. You can study for this exam on numerous online sites or in the flight training office located at CSG. You must score at least a 70 on this test to pass.
What is an FAA Checkride? This is your final examination. It consist of two parts; the oral and the practical. Your oral examination lasts from 1-2 hours, and your practical should be about 1.5 hours. This is a pass/fail test, like taking a driving exam.
THE REAL DEAL
"We can do your training for $4400"
As long as we don't fly one hour over 40 hours and you don't buy a headset or books or take a written examination or pay for your FAA Examination.
The real deal is that the national average to finish your certification is about 54 hours. Allot of people finish their training and are ready for their checkride in just over 40 hours. Flight schools and clubs love to quote the 40 hour mark price because it gives the appearance that their training is cheaper than the next guys. So when someone tells you that they can make you a pilot for a price that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Learning to fly is not like learning to drive. If you have problems with the plane while in the air, you can't pull over and check it out. You have to be proficient enough to understand the problem and handle it in a timely manner and not panic. Therefore, think twice before you hand over your training to the lowest bidder.
