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100LL.......................4.90
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The time it takes to get a private pilot license can vary greatly and is dependant upon how much
time you can dedicate to learning to fly. On average, it takes between 4 and 6 months. A minimum
of 40 hours of flight instruction is required (the average being around 55). Ground training and
home study will be necessary to pass the written and oral exams. Training is worked into your own
schedule, so you can fly in the morning, during your lunch break, after work, or on the weekend -
whatever works best for you.
Typically, flight training is paid for by the flight hour, and per hour of instruction. You can pay as
you go, or put a predetermined amount into an account. On average, a student will spend
between $4000 and $6500 on his/her private pilot license. You can significantly reduce the total by
flying frequently and using an effective training course outline.
A logbook, headsets, and the required books and study materials. Additional supplies, such as
charts, may be necessary as well. Supplies are available for purchase or order at Uvalde Flight
Center.
You must be 16 years old to start training, and 17 in order to get your Private Pilot License. You
must be able to read, speak and understand the English language. A routine medical exam with
an aviation medical examiner is required before the student’s first solo.
After your Private Pilot License, you may decide to continue flying. Additional licenses and ratings
include: multi-engine rating, instrument rating (allowing you to fly in the clouds), commercial pilot
certificate. Special training is needed for some aircraft, such as tailwheel, complex or high performance
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