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Privileges- A private pilot may:
  • Fly within the  United States and many foreign countries
  • Fly during the day or night
  • Split the cost of the flights with friends and family members
  • Fly for personal business or pleasure
  • License is good for life.
  • Fly aircraft up to 12,500 lbs (aprox 8 people)
What Aircraft will I fly

Cessna 152, Cessna 172, or your own. Pacific has aircraft for rent, or we can help you buy your own.

Hours Required to Obtain
  • Minimum of 40 hours of flight time
  • Minimum of 20 hours of instruction in the air
  • The national average of getting a private pilot license is 60 hours of fight time.
Limitations
  • May not be compensated "paid" for flying (that is what a commercial license is for)
  • Must have a current medical certificate (duration depends on your age)
  • Must have a current flight review every 2 years
  • Cannot fly in bad weather (unless you add on an "instrument" rating)
Estimated Cost
Minimum:
  • 40 hrs Cessna 152 = $3,800
  • 30 hrs instructor= $1,350
  • Medical=$100
  • Written test=$140
  • Headset=$280
  • Ground school=$350
  • Text books and materials=$125
  • Check ride=$300

                     Total  $6,445

Realistic / average required:
  • 50 hrs Cessna 152= $4,750
  • 40 hrs instruction=$1,800
  • Medical=$100
  • Written test=$140
  • Headset=$280
  • Ground school=$350
  • Text books and materials=$125
  • Check ride=$300

                   Total $7,845

Pacific Aviation want to make sure that once you start your training that you can finish. Remember to ask questions when comparing other program prices with ours.  Make sure the quote you receive is realistic and includes ALL aspects of the flight training process not just the minimums.
How do I pay?

Pay as you go, or finance through the "Pilot Finance" program with easy monthly payments.  Prepay for a 10% discount. Ask for details.

Here are some fun stories about people with there private pilot license

 

-Why I fly website (explore the options on the left side of the page)

-Flying Adventures lots of fun ideas around the U.S.A and beyond

-Ranch help (using an aircraft for work and fun)

-local favorite fly out destinations (times very based on type of aircraft and wind)

  • Gold Beach 25min
  • Brookings 30min
  • Crater lake 40min
  • Reno 2.5hours
Things to add to my Private Pilot license
  • Instrument rating - fly through the fog and clouds
  • Multi Engine- twice the fun
  • High performance- more than 200hp
  • Complex- retractable gear and constant speed propeller
  • Tail wheel- fly a classic (little wheel on the tail)

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