Private Pilot License

Every aviation journey starts with the PPL. This is where you'll acquire all the building blocks of your skills. There are three milestones you'll remember forever: your first flight, your first solo, and passing your checkride. I remember each of these so vividly. 

Plus One Flyers has great planes with updated avionics. I did my PPL training in airplanes with old-school analog flight instruments, known as the six-pack, but I recommend using airplanes with modern avionics packages throughout your training.

PPL eligibility:

• Be at least 17 years old (16 years old to solo).
• Read, speak, write, and understand English.
• Pass required knowledge test.
• Receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor.
• Meet aeronautical experience requirements (40 total flight hours including 5 solo flight hours). 
• At least Third-class medical.
• Pass practical test with designated practical examiner (DPE).

Because we train under Part 61, there's a ton of flexibility on your pace and schedule. 

PPL cost breakdown:

$150 - Medical

$1,000 - Textbook & pilot supplies 

$6,750 - Dual Training - 30 hours x ($65/hr (My rate) + $160/hr (plane rate)) 

$715 - Pre & Post flight training - 22 dual flights x .5 ground hours x $65/hr 

$1,600 - Solo Training - 10 hours x $160/gr

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$350 - Recommended ground school - $350 

OR 

$2,275 - Ground Instruction 35 hours x $65/hr

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$175 - FAA written exam

$1,000 - DPE fee

$11,740 - Total PPL cost