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PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE COURSE

An applicant for the private pilot certificate with an airplane rating must have at least thirty five (35) hours per FAR, Part 141 or forty (40) hours per F. A. R., Part 61 of flight instruction and solo flight time. However, the average student completes his/her license in 55 hours. The minimum FAA requirements must include the following (Federal Aviation Regulation Part 141 & Part 61):

Twenty (20) hours of flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor, including at least:

Three (3) hours of cross-country flight time. One cross-country flight consisting of 50 nautical miles from point of origin and one night cross-country consisting of 100 nautical miles from point of origin.

Three (3) hours of night flying, including ten (10) takeoffs and landings.

Three (3) hours in an airplane preparing for the private pilot test within sixty (60) days prior to that test.

Ten (10) hours of solo flight time, Part 61 or Five (5) hours of solo flight time, Part 141, including at least:

Five (5) hours of cross-country flight time, with landing points more than 50 nautical miles from the original airport of departure. One flight must be at least 150 nautical miles with a landing at a point 50 nautical miles from the original airport departure point (three points required).

Five (5) additional hours of flight time for Part 61 or five (5) hours for Part 141.

Three (3) takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.

Estimated Cost Based on the National Average, as listed by Aircraft and Packages below:

	C-152	C-172/PA-28
35 hours of flight training with instructor	$ 4,795.00	$ 5,635.00
20 hours of solo flight time	$ 1,800.00	$ 2,280.00
20 hours of pre and post flight instructor briefing	$ 940.00	$ 940.00
Enrollment Fee	$ 40.00	$ 40.00
Less available block time discounts, if prepaid	$ 753.00	$ 885.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST	$ 6,822.00	$ 8,010.00

Ground School Training:
Dulles Aviation offers an optional Private Pilot Ground School at an additional cost of $550.00 (includes most supplies). Classes are held in the evening, twice a week for eight weeks in the training room in our main building. Schedules and information concerning the Private Pilot course as well as other ground school courses are available from any Dulles Aviation Instructor.

* NOTE: Estimated cost is based on all flight training in the above listed aircraft, and does not include Ground School training course, FAA Airman Knowledge Written Test, or FAA Practical Flight Examination. Please note that the time (and therefore the cost) is very much dependent upon an individual student’s aptitude and application of time and effort. It is impossible to accurately predict the flight time necessary for each individual. The cost of the flight training above is based on the National Average, which is higher than the minimum requirements by the Federal Aviation Administration to qualify for the Private Pilot Certificate.

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