| Private Pilot Program |
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The Private Pilot Program
is intended for people who may be learning to fly as
a hobby, personal business or who are planning to purchase
their own aircraft. With your Private Pilot License
you are allowed to take family, friends and co-workers
on board your aircraft or the aircraft you are renting
while acting as Pilot in Command. The only restriction
to acting as a Private Pilot is you are not allowed
by the FAA to be compensated for your skills. You must
carry a Commercial Rating for compensation for hire.
Helicopter Flight Services is a Part 141 Flight School
operating out of Flying W in Medford
New Jersey. |
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| The steps
in obtaining your Private Pilot License are as follows: |
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Must be at least 17 years
old
Pass a written test given by the FAA.
Take a physical from an FAA certified medical examiner
receiving a 1st Class, 2nd Class or 3rd Class Medical
License. To receive your Private Pilot License, you are
required to have a 3rd Class Medical. This will also become
your student pilot license.
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| Pass an oral and flight test
given by the FAA or an approved Designated Pilot Examiner.
To view the medical or certification requirements in greater
detail, please contact the Federal Aviation Administration
at www.faa.gov |
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| The minimum requirements
to obtain a Private Pilot's License under FAA Part 141
are as follows: |
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- 35 hours minimum of flight time, which must include 20 hours of flight instruction.
- 3 hours of Cross Country training
- 3 hours of night flying
- 5* hours of solo flight time *(Part 141 Only)
- 3 hours training in preparation for the flight test an FAA Examiner.
- 10 take off and landings at night
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
- Pass the knowledge test.
- Pass the practical test.
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| Private Pilot Initial-Cost
Breakdown |
| SCHWEIZER
300CB/CBi |
Per
Hour |
Total |
| 35 Hrs.
Flight Instruction |
$265.00/Hr |
$9,275.00 |
| 35 Hrs
Ground Instruction |
$35.00/Hr |
$1,225.00 |
| Books
& Materials |
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$299.00 |
| Private
Written Exam |
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$90.00 |
| FAA
Examiner's Fee |
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$400.00 |
| Medical Exam |
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$90.00 |
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TOTAL |
$11,379.00 |
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| Private Pilot Add on-Cost
Breakdown |
| SCHWEIZER
300CB/CBi |
Per
Hour |
Total |
| 30 Hrs.
Flight Instruction |
$265.00/Hr |
$7,950.00 |
| 20 Hrs
Ground Instruction |
$35.00/Hr |
$700.00 |
| Books
& Materials |
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$100.00 |
| FAA
Examiner's Fee |
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$400.00 |
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TOTAL |
$9,150.00 |
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No
Written Test Required for Add on
Note: Times are based on FAA Minimum Flight Time. |
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NOTE: All
number and prices are subject to change and all hours
are based on FAA minimums.
NOTE 2: Due to current increased fuel rates throughout the country, we are forced to implement a temporary fuel surchargewhich may vary in price from time to time to all our current rates and services hourly. We hope to remove them swiftly if and when the fuel rates are reduced.
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