Do you wish to learn to fly? Earning a airplane private pilot license is challenging, but if you succeed, it will be the most rewarding accomplishment of your life. There is nothing that compares to the feeling of piloting a plane and maneuvering through the skies. During the training, from the very first lesson to the day you earn your right to fly, every moment will be spent creating memories that you’ll remember for a lifetime.
“To invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly one is everything”- Otto Lilenthal
By training frequently, you can get your right to fly in less time as you’ll be able to accumulate the flight time required by the FAA. We offer special flight training to accelerate your progress and help you finish as early as possible. So, are you interested in becoming a pilot and take on the skies? Yes? Then let us provide you the details of our private pilot training program.
Private Pilot License
The private pilot license is the first step in becoming a qualified pilot. This is where it all starts! You will develop your flight skills, understand the aircraft functions and maneuvers and develop judgment skills and learn about situational awareness.
You will build your flying skills and knowledge on the foundation of private pilot license. Therefore it is important for you to put all your efforts into private pilot training. At Sun Valley Flight Center, we can provide you knowledge and training for private pilot license that will help you throughout your flying career.
Are you ready to Begin your flight training course in Sun Valley Flight Center?
Private pilot license entitles you to pilot private aircraft with non-commercial passengers. You shall be required to pass a medical exam to maintain the license.
Our Private Pilot Training Program
Whether you wish to use your personal plane for family travel and business or want to fly recreational, we can provide you the training required to fly a plane. Our curriculum is adaptable and you can schedule your training on a flexible basis. You can progress at your own pace!
Our private pilot training program is divided into three stages:
Initial Stage
The training will begin with the initial stage in which the student will be taught basic information about flight safety and how to maneuver the aircraft. Student will learn about important components and how they must be checked before the flight to ensure safety.
Intermediate Stage
During the intermediate stage, the student will learn basic flight maneuvers and he/she will be introduced to navigation and flight planning. The instructor will also teach night flying to help the student become familiar with flying in different conditions.
Advanced Stage
In the advanced stage, the student will hone his/her flying skills and maneuvering abilities. The importance of pilot judgment and decision-making during the flight will be emphasized in this stage.
Once the training is complete, you will only have to complete minimum flight hours to become a private pilot.
Requirements
In order to become a private pilot, you’ll need a minimum of 40 in-flight hours, 8 hours of cross-country flight time, and 3 hours of night flying. Our training program will ensure that you get more than enough hours to feel confident and also have the required credentials.
Another require for private pilot license is that you must be at least 17 years old and it is necessary to obtain 3 rd class medical certificate.
Get Ready To Take Flight
Are you ready to learn to fly? Sign for our private pilot training course in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania and take flight in the Pocono Mountains.
If you started to learn to fly somewhere else and have basic knowledge about flying, you won’t need additional training from the instructor. You can sign up and start from where you left to finish your training in our flight school.
The aircraft you’ll be flying during the training is safe and very well maintained Cessna 172N. The Aircraft You Need for details of these aircraft and per hour rental charges.
So, are you ready to become a private pilot? It is time to fly high! Sign up for our private pilot training in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania and earn your privilege to fly.
Schedule your instruction on a flexible basis.Flight Instructor
The rate is $60 an hour.
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The Aircraft You Need for flight training is available form our Aircraft Rental listing.
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