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East Coast Aero Club - Flight Training - Private Pilot
Considering a Pilot's License?
Here are a few facts to get you started…
- You can start flying as early as you want, provided you can reach the controls. You must be at least 16 years of age to fly an airplane solo, and 17 years old to get your Private Pilot License.
- Training for the Private Pilot License includes a minimum of 40 hours in the air, 20 hours of which must be dual flight (i.e. flight with an instructor) and at least 10 hours solo flight. Most people need to fly 60 to 70 hours to obtain the necessary skills to get their license.
- The overall cost to get your license will vary according to the amount of training you require. You will reduce your cost and raise your satisfaction by flying consistently as often as you can. A student can expect to complete their license in 6 months if they schedule at least twice a week.
- The cost of your training will also depend upon the airplane you do your training in. We do most of our primary training in the Piper Warrior.
- Each flight will typically consist of about 1 - 1½ hours of flying time and some time as ground instruction. You may do more or less ground or flying time, depending upon what you and your instructor want to cover.
- Your instructor is the most important single element in making your training successful. No FAA approval or regulation can guarantee your happiness and safety. We will help you select an instructor who will fit your personality and schedule. The cockpit should be a comfortable environment, and you should feel free to investigate which individual is right for you.
- Visiting prospective schools and airports is a good way to get acquainted with flying and to find the school that is right for you. An "intro" flight will give you a good idea of what learning to fly will be like.
The FAA requires a minimum of 40 Hours of flight training. The average student needs about 60-70 hours of training in order to obtain a license.
The following is the estimated cost of training for the Private Pilot Certificate.
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20 hours dual instruction in a Piper Warrior
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$ 3140.00
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+ 10 hours for average
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$ 1570.00
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20 hours minimum of solo time in a Piper Warrior
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$ 2180.00
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+ 10 hours for average
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$ 1090.00
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Total (FAA Minimum Hours)
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$ 5320.00
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Total (Average Hours)
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$ 7980.00
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Books (estimate)
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$ 150.00
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TESTS:
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Written Test
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$ 90.00
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Practical Test
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$ 275.00
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Note: Estimated costs only, actual cost will vary. All rates are current as of January 2, 2008 and are subject to change. Aircraft rental is not included in checkride (practical test) estimates. Estimate is based on a Certified Flight Instructor. A Senior Flight Instructor will increase overall costs by apx. $ 8.00 per hour of ground instruction and dual instruction.
Flight Account Bonus Plan
Pre-payment of the following amounts into your flight account will earn a flight account bonus!
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Piper Warrior, Cessna 172
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$ 2000.00 or more earns a 5% bonus
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Piper Arrow
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$ 2500.00 or more earns a 5% bonus
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Piper Seminole
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$ 4000.00 or more earns a 5% bonus
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Bonus is applied only if your account is positive at the time of pre-payment. Bonus for cash or check deposits only. Bonus may not apply to one time rentals. Bonus must be used and cannot be refunded as cash.
East Coast Aero Club
117 Perimeter Rd.
Nashua, New Hampshire 03063
Tel: 603-595-1395
Fax: 603-821-4561
www.ecacnashua.com
Summer office hours 8 AM – 7 PM seven days
Winter office hours 8 AM - 5 PM seven days
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