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Private Pilot License (PPL)

Are you ready to take control and soar above the traffic? With a Private Pilot License (PPL), you can pilot an aircraft and bring along friends, family, or colleagues to share in the experience.

Cost Estimation:

Our package quote is unique in the Flight School industry, following our founding principle of being transparent.

 

We provide you with the entire cost, including current checkride fees, written exam fees, and many of the "extras" students spend for their Pilot Kit. Most flight schools do not give you all this information, but we believe it is important for you to budget for your entire rating with Hangar 72 Aviation.

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Our rates are listed at what's called a "wet" rate - this simply means that the cost of fuel is included in the price.​

 

Our aircraft are $200/hr and our Certified Flight Instructors are $75/hr.

Total PPL Cost Breakdown

​*60 Flight Hours x $275 = $16,500
Pilot Kit  = ~$1,500 (varies)
FAA Medical Exam = $150

Written Test Study Material = $200

FAA Written Exam = $120

FAA Practical Exam = $1250
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Total Cost: $19,720

* Most schools will only quote you the minimum 40 hours of flight time; however, the national average is approximately 75 hours. This can vary widely based on a multitude of factors, but in our own experience, we've found that students who are able to fly 2-3+ times per week average approximately 60 hours of flight time to obtain their PPL. ​

Requirements:

What You Need To Start:

  • Be at least 16 years of age for a Student Pilot certificate and 17 years of age for a Private Pilot certificate. There is no maximum age limit.

    • You can start flight training and logging flight hours prior to turning 16!

  • Be able to read, speak, and understand English.

  • Must take and pass at least an FAA Third-Class medical exam.

What We'll Teach You in the Air:​​

  • Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds

  • Performance maneuvers

  • Ground reference maneuvers

  • Navigation

  • Slow flight and stalls

  • Basic instrument maneuvers

  • Emergency operations

  • Night operations​

What We'll Teach You on the Ground:

  • Preflight preparation/procedures

  • Post-flight procedures

  • Airport operations

  • Aircraft systems

  • Cross-country flight planning

What the FAA Requires:

  • At least 40 total hours of flying

  • At least 20 hours of flight training

  • At least 10 hours of solo flight

  • At least 5 hours of solo cross-country flying

  • One solo cross country flight of 150 nautical miles total distance, with full-stop landings at three points, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of more than 50 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations

  • 3 takeoffs and landings involving flight in the airport traffic pattern with an operational control tower

  • At least 3 hours of cross-country training

  • At least 3 hours of night flight training

  • One cross-country over 100nm
    10 takeoffs and landings involving flight in the airport traffic pattern

  • At least 3 hours of simulated instrument training

Pilot Kit:

Getting started on your aviation journey requires the right equipment to ensure a smooth and successful training experience. Not all of these items are required, but we've found that most of our students have these items: 

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  • Aviation Headset – A quality noise-canceling headset is essential for clear communication with air traffic control and your instructor. Brands like Bose, David Clark, and Lightspeed are popular choices.

  • iPad with ForeFlight (or similar EFB) – An electronic flight bag (EFB) like ForeFlight provides real-time navigation, weather updates, and flight planning tools, making it an invaluable resource for student pilots.

  • Flight Bag – A durable flight bag helps you stay organized and carry all your essentials, including charts, logbooks, and training materials.

  • Logbook – Keeping track of your flight hours is crucial for certification. You can choose between a traditional paper logbook or a digital option.

  • Kneeboard – A kneeboard provides a stable writing surface in the cockpit, helping you jot down clearances, frequencies, and flight notes.

  • Charts & Navigation Tools – While digital charts are widely used, having a backup sectional chart, E6B flight computer, and plotter is still recommended for learning fundamental navigation skills.

  • Flashlight with Red/White Light – When training for night flying, a flashlight with red and white light helps preserve night vision while keeping the cockpit illuminated.

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