No experience is required. Most students begin with a Discovery Flight and receive instruction from a certified flight instructor from the very first lesson.

FAA Reference:

Student pilot eligibility – FAA

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/student_cert

The FAA minimum is 40 flight hours, but most students complete training in 60–80 hours, depending on availability, weather, and proficiency.

FAA Regulation: 14 CFR §61.109 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/61.109

For a Private Pilot License, at least 10 hours must be solo flight time, with additional solo cross-country requirements.

Yes. Every student is different. We assess your comfort level early and tailor instruction accordingly, especially for first-time flyers or nervous students.

You may begin training at any age

Minimum age to solo: 16 (airplane)

Minimum age for Private Pilot Certificate: 17

Private & Commercial Pilots: FAA medical certificate required

Sport Pilots: A valid U.S. driver’s license may be used in place of an FAA medical

FAA Source: Sport Pilot Medical Requirements https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/sport_pilot

Yes. All renters and student solo pilots are required to obtain non-owned aircraft (renter’s) insurance with sufficient coverage to meet the aircraft insurance deductible.

Yes. Training is pay-as-you-go. There are no large upfront commitments required.

Yes. Once you’re ready, we assist with scheduling your practical test with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and help prepare you for success.

Safety always comes first. If weather is unsuitable, lessons are rescheduled or adjusted to ground instruction when appropriate.

Yes. We offer advanced training for:

• Instrument Rating

• Multi-Engine Rating

• Commercial Pilot Certificate

Each program follows FAA Part 61 requirements.