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Knoxville Flight Training, LLC
  • Home
  • Training Programs
    • General Information
    • Private Pilot
    • Instrument Rating
    • Commercial Pilot
    • Multi Engine
    • Flight Instructor
    • Re-Current
  • Discovery Flights
  • Aircraft & Pricing
  • Meet the Team
  • Resources
  • Other Services
    • Aircraft Rentals
    • Aerial Photography
    • Pilot Shop

PRIVATE PILOT


“Man must rise above the Earth, to the top of the atmosphere and beyond, for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives." - Socrates

The Private Pilot Certificate is the equivalent of a regular driver's license. It allows you to fly almost anywhere within the 5 million square miles of United States airspace, giving you access to over 5,000 public-use airports. You may use this certificate to fly both at day and night while carrying passengers. However, without an instrument rating, you will be restricted to fair-weather flying. 

FAA Certification Requirements

  • Must be at least 17 years of age (16 to solo, and training may begin at any age)
  • Be able to read, write, and understand English
  • Hold a current 3rd Class Medical or greater
  • Accumulate 40 hours of Total Flight Time
  • Pass the FAA Knowledge Test and Practical Test

What to Expect in the Course

The training follows a structured syllabus, but it may be easily tailored to the individual student as needed. The training includes both classroom and Flight Training and is broken up into 3 stages, each with different core objectives. The following are partial lists of what to expect in each stage:


Stage 1

Stage 1

Stage 1

Basic aircraft control
Aerodynamics
Aircraft systems
Weather Theory
Emergencies
Takeoffs and landings


Core Objective: Complete your First Solo flight

Stage 2

Stage 1

Stage 1

Navigation
Cross-country flight planning
Flying by reference to only Instruments
Flying at night
Operations at towered airports



Core Objective: Complete a series of Solo Cross-country flights

Stage 3

Stage 1

Stage 3

Further develop flying skills
Build knowledge in all subject matter areas
Pass the FAA Knowledge Test
Demonstrate proficiency during an End-of-Course check



Core Objective: Pass the Private Pilot Practical Test


Approximate Cost

$10,000 - $15,000

Approximate Time Commitment

3 months - 1 year

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