Here are a few of the common questions we receive from aspiring aviators . . .
Q: How long does it take to get a Private Pilot’s Certificate?
Looking at the current national averages, completion of a Private Pilot certificate takes nearly 80 flight hours over the span of slightly more than a year. The reality is that the length of training is a highly individual matter. One of our high school-age students (with no other responsibilities who focused exclusively upon flying) was able to complete the rating in 10 weeks during the summer. That is exceptional, and cannot be considered the norm. For an average working adult, flying twice a week could garner the rating in a little under a year. The determining factors are flexibility of the student’s schedule, consistent determined study on the part of the candidate, and their retention of the material.
Q: At what airport would training take place?
Presently, we invest all of our flying time at Route 66 Flight School, located in the JetSet FBO at Oklahoma City’s Wiley Post Airport.
Q: What type of airplane would I fly?
We train our student pilots on the Cessna 172 Skykawk. The venerable Skyhawk is the most-produced airplane in history, civilian or military.
Q: What is the Medical Certificate all about?
All U.S. pilots must have a physical exam to assure that they have no conditions that would make them unsafe for flight. The exam for the 3rd Class Medical is non-invasive and allows the Aviation Medical Examiner to assess fundamental health matters.
Q: Do I have to have perfect vision?
Absolutely not. That requirement applies to combat pilots. The remainder of aviators in the U.S. need only be correctable to 20/20.
Q: How much does flight training cost?
Depending upon the source, the national average for the completion of a Private Pilot certificate averages from $10,000 to $15,000.
Q: I already have a Private Pilot Certificate. Can you train me for an Instrument Rating? How about Commercial?
Absolutely!
Q: I am in the United States on a visa. Can I get a pilot’s license here?
Yes, you can, though there are a number of additional regulatory requirements that you must meet. Though not onerous, the process can be complex and expensive. We recommend a non-U.S. citizens seeking flight training do so at a large flight academy that operates under part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such schools employ administrative staffs who have extensive experience with the process.
Q: I have already have a bunch of flight hours. Can you just finish me up?
Well, yes, but it’s not a simple as just picking up where you left off. Flight instructors are required to verify to the FAA that pilot candidates meet all of the requirements established for the rating being sought. It just makes sense that if we are to say that a particular pilot meets the standards that we have had a hand in training the pilot on all applicable areas. All that to say, in order to assure that you meet the standards and requirements, we will take you back to day-one of training in order assure that all of the appropriate skills have been learned.
Q: Do your airplanes have glass instrument panels?
No, they do not. We have made an intentional decision to train each of our students to be an airman, not a systems manager. Our experience demonstrates that those who learn initially on traditional analog instruments are vastly better prepared than those who simply push buttons and follow the magenta line.
Q: How long does it take to get a Private Pilot’s Certificate?
Looking at the current national averages, completion of a Private Pilot certificate takes nearly 80 flight hours over the span of slightly more than a year. The reality is that the length of training is a highly individual matter. One of our high school-age students (with no other responsibilities who focused exclusively upon flying) was able to complete the rating in 10 weeks during the summer. That is exceptional, and cannot be considered the norm. For an average working adult, flying twice a week could garner the rating in a little under a year. The determining factors are flexibility of the student’s schedule, consistent determined study on the part of the candidate, and their retention of the material.
Q: At what airport would training take place?
Presently, we invest all of our flying time at Route 66 Flight School, located in the JetSet FBO at Oklahoma City’s Wiley Post Airport.
Q: What type of airplane would I fly?
We train our student pilots on the Cessna 172 Skykawk. The venerable Skyhawk is the most-produced airplane in history, civilian or military.
Q: What is the Medical Certificate all about?
All U.S. pilots must have a physical exam to assure that they have no conditions that would make them unsafe for flight. The exam for the 3rd Class Medical is non-invasive and allows the Aviation Medical Examiner to assess fundamental health matters.
Q: Do I have to have perfect vision?
Absolutely not. That requirement applies to combat pilots. The remainder of aviators in the U.S. need only be correctable to 20/20.
Q: How much does flight training cost?
Depending upon the source, the national average for the completion of a Private Pilot certificate averages from $10,000 to $15,000.
Q: I already have a Private Pilot Certificate. Can you train me for an Instrument Rating? How about Commercial?
Absolutely!
Q: I am in the United States on a visa. Can I get a pilot’s license here?
Yes, you can, though there are a number of additional regulatory requirements that you must meet. Though not onerous, the process can be complex and expensive. We recommend a non-U.S. citizens seeking flight training do so at a large flight academy that operates under part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such schools employ administrative staffs who have extensive experience with the process.
Q: I have already have a bunch of flight hours. Can you just finish me up?
Well, yes, but it’s not a simple as just picking up where you left off. Flight instructors are required to verify to the FAA that pilot candidates meet all of the requirements established for the rating being sought. It just makes sense that if we are to say that a particular pilot meets the standards that we have had a hand in training the pilot on all applicable areas. All that to say, in order to assure that you meet the standards and requirements, we will take you back to day-one of training in order assure that all of the appropriate skills have been learned.
Q: Do your airplanes have glass instrument panels?
No, they do not. We have made an intentional decision to train each of our students to be an airman, not a systems manager. Our experience demonstrates that those who learn initially on traditional analog instruments are vastly better prepared than those who simply push buttons and follow the magenta line.
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