[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]To obtain a Private Pilot Certificate, applicants must be 17 years of age to obtain the certificate. The FAA requires the applicant to hold at least a Third Class Medical Certificate and pass a written, oral, and practical flight test. Must have at least the following minimum flight experience:
40 hours of flight instruction, (per FAA CFR Part 61) including:
20 hours of dual instruction time
10 hours minimum solo time (5 hours of cross-country)
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”5″ ][cs_element_text _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]Private Pilot Certificate Cost Estimation (based on 60 hours of flight time):
60 hours of flight time in a C172 @$143/hour ……………….. $8,580
30 hours of dual instruction @ $60/hour ……………………….$1,800
Third class medical certificate …………………………………………. $ 125
Miscellaneous Pilot Supplies ……………………………………………. $ 300
Seven months Dues and Insurance @ $110/month ……………….$ 770
Membership, Initiation Fee & Advance Dues (Class I)…………….$ 710
Sales taxes on flight time …………………………………………………….$ 858
FAA Written Exam ……………………………………………………………….$ 160
Flight Test Exam ………………………………………………………………….. $ 300
Estimated Total Cost……………………………………………… $13,603\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”7″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”8″ ][cs_element_text _id=”9″ ][cs_content_seo]Ground School:
BEFA offers aviation ground school courses through Renton Technical College (RTC) and Everett Community College (ECC). This 60-hour course consists of morning or evening classes. (3 hrs/day, 2 days a week) Boeing employees, see your Boeing LTP for voucher eligibility
These classes are open to Boeing employees, retirees, family members, and the general public. The cost includes all books and supplies needed for the course. Contact the colleges for enrollment.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]